Holster question

[BigD63]

Per suggestions I grabbed a desantis kydex holster, it fits my xd well.
However it is a bit snug, like when i draw it pulls the holster off of my belt. So is his normal and part of the breakin process, i just need to do this a few dozen times, ordo i need to sand\file some parts internally on the holster to make it a bit less snug?

 

[Logboss]

I've used a heat gun to gently soften the kydex enough to move it slightly. You just need to warm up that spot that is grabbing the most, usually around the trigger.

I've done this on several 'tight' fitting holsters.

 

[GilbertPDiehl]

Give it a time. This will be more comfortable with time.

 

[SkippySanchez]

I've not owned a Desantis but it should have tension adjustment screws along the side.

I bet, however, you need a decent gun belt. Dress belts, Walmart belts, etc. won't cut it. Google gun belt.

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[SkippySanchez]

PS: Kydex doesn't break in.

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[Ektarr]

I just received my second Orpaz holster. VERY impressed! Quality is as good as Safariland's duty holsters if not better, half the price, and not Kydex...something better/more durable. And like the guy with the five willies' pants, they fit like a glove! Just my 2¢.

 

[JamesCC]

I just received my second Orpaz holster. VERY impressed! Quality is as good as Safariland's duty holsters if not better, half the price, and not Kydex...something better/more durable. And like the guy with the five willies' pants, they fit like a glove! Just my 2¢.

I’ll check them out thanks for the recc

 

[JamesCC]

I think I am liking my tier1 holster to be honest. Looked around and it seems it works for my setup and kore belt. So I’ll prolly save the money

 

[FlashBack]

I had to use a little bit of heat (a heat gun borrowed from work) to tighten up my Crossbreed for my Shield...a little heat, a little applied pressure to the inside of the trigger guard area and bingo...a tighter fit.
Could use to loosen up if necessary too.

 

[JamesCC]

That process didn’t impact the holster strength ?

 

[FlashBack]

That process didn’t impact the holster strength ?

Oh no...Kydex seems to be very resilient..heat is used to shape and reshape it while the holsters are being made so if it needs a little tweaking for the right amount of retention its nit an issue.

 

[JamesCC]

That makes sense thanks for that