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marklbucla
October 6, 2005, 07:42 PM
I just got my second Comp Tac C.T.A.C. today and it feels really tight on my Kahr MK9 to a point where I'm pulling it out of my pants before it gets away from the holster. Is there a way of breaking in the holster so it's easier to get the gun in and out?

Cazach
October 7, 2005, 07:34 PM
Wear is minimal on Kydex. Chances are it won't get much better. If there aren't tension adjustments on the holster, the two tricks I have used are:

1. Spray the inside of the holster with a lubricant. (WD-40, or similar) Make sure there is not an issue between the lube and your gun's finish.

2. Use a blow dryer or heat gun to warm the holster (carfefully and slowly) and slightly expand the holster by twisting/bending the gun inside (or wrap the gun in plastic to increase its size slightly)

DR
October 7, 2005, 09:51 PM
You can loosen the allen screws to decrease the tension. If loosening the screws won't do it give Comp-tac a call. I've found their customer service to be first rate.