Holster question

[hogwylde]

I just pulled my LC9 out from the safe (it was in my Crossbreed Supertuck) and noticed the magazine was ejected ~1/4". It clicked back in but upon inspection of the holster, the leather was marred where the release is and was actually depressing the release when I had it on. I trimmed the leather around where the release is (cut out about 1" of the leather) to clear it but was wondering if anybody else has had to trim their holsters?

 

[telpinaro]

I've heard of several people trimming their crossbreed holsters, but never for that reason... generally just comfort or to make it easier to get a proper grip when drawing.

 

[sschweizer]

I had the same problem with my LC9. Mine was to the point where it would also drop the magazine when firing. I had Ruger work on it and it is a lot better. Point being that it could be a combination of the holster and an issue with the release itself.

 

[SR9]

Why do people pay that much money for a holster that is suppose to be custom made for their gun, and then have to "trim it" to make it work? You can have your Crossbreeds. Not for me.

 

[Rocketgeezer]

I just pulled my LC9 out from the safe (it was in my Crossbreed Supertuck) and noticed the magazine was ejected ~1/4". It clicked back in but upon inspection of the holster, the leather was marred where the release is and was actually depressing the release when I had it on. I trimmed the leather around where the release is (cut out about 1" of the leather) to clear it but was wondering if anybody else has had to trim their holsters?

Its not just the Supertuck, a lot of leather holsters have the same issue, whenever using any holster where the material gets near the mag release it must be closely checked and trimmed if nessessary, it definatly would not be good to pull your gun in a emergency and have the mag go flying............

 

[hogwylde]

I had the same problem with my LC9. Mine was to the point where it would also drop the magazine when firing. I had Ruger work on it and it is a lot better. Point being that it could be a combination of the holster and an issue with the release itself.

I had the same issue with my LC9 when firing. I've gotten it back and have had no issues so far after having shot ~100 rounds. And of course, Murphy's Law would have it that I had a better idea AFTER having trimmed the holster. All I had to do was drill a hole through the leather where it was hitting. Doh! It doesn't look bad at all but the drilling/punching a hole would have looked better.

 

[hogwylde]

Why do people pay that much money for a holster that is suppose to be custom made for their gun, and then have to "trim it" to make it work? You can have your Crossbreeds. Not for me.

Because we can?

 

[Black Dragon]

Why do people pay that much money for a holster that is suppose to be custom made for their gun, and then have to "trim it" to make it work? You can have your Crossbreeds. Not for me.

Because people are shaped differently and carry in different positions and draw differently.
No holster manufacturer can make a holster that fits everyone for every situation. I've never come across a holster that would work for everyone or every draw style.
My philosophy is "Use what works best for your carry and draw style". If that's a Supertuck, or a pocket holster, or a shoulder holster, use it. Just make sure you know what you're doing with it.