[old4x4]

I love my Triple K beltslide holster, whick I have my PT-145 in, but it tends to stick in it. Nothing snags, it's just a tight fit and has a retention snap. Can I treat it w/sno-seal or something to make it a little bigger??

[P95Carry]

Only problem with softening is it is not easy to reverse if over done. Try not to. You don't say how new or old the rig is.

It can help to wrap the empty gun in some polythene and insert it thus very marginally oversize and let it sit a bit. The amount of easing needed may be very minor.

If rig still pretty new - use it - and use it - and use it. Over time it will relax a bit. Way better on tight side than sloppy.

Did I say - use it!

[Old Fuff]

It would probably be a mistake to soften the leather with anything. Instead, put the pistol is a plastic bag and then force it into the holster for a day or two. Remove the gun and bag, toss the bag, and re-holster the gun. I think you will find that the fit is better. If not, repeat the process.

[Standing Wolf]

It can help to wrap the empty gun in some polythene and insert it thus very marginally oversize and let it sit a bit. The amount of easing needed may be very minor.

I've done it. It works just fine.

[Sunray]

If the holster is unlined, wet it(not dripping wet) then wrap the pistol in plastic wrap and put it in and let the leather dry for 24 hours. The pistol will fit the holster perfectly and the leather will be hard when dry. This doesn't work well on lined holsters as the leathers are different and will dry at different speeds.
A lined holster can be softened a bit on the inside with saddle soap then put the pistol in and let dry.

[Seven High]

The above process works very good. I have also used a thin mans sock to do the same thing. I check the fit every 24 hours. It usually only takes 24 hours.

[Steve499]

I form fit holsters I make to the pistol by wetting the finished holster with rubbing alcohol, then inserting the pistol. It works just like the water method except it dries much faster and won't cause rust.

[eastwood44mag]

Saddle soap works on dog collars, so I would guess it would work on holsters.

[Soybomb]

Use the bag trick, you don't want to soften your holster.

[HiWayMan]

I would say the bag method is probably best in this case.

However, if you feel you must use sunray's method, the best results can be gotten thusly. Fill kitchen sink with enough hot water to completely submerge holster. Add 5 drops of Joy dishwashing detergent. Submerge holster for no more than 10 seconds, then shake off excess water. Insert gun (bare metal only) and knead the outlines with your thumbs until most of the moisture is out of the leather (approx 15 mins.). Remove firearm (dry and oil surfaces) and place empty holster in a area with free moving air to dry (usually overnight). Avoid direct sunlight and excessive temperatures. A fan set on low may be used.

[old4x4]

Great answers! The bag trick crossed my mind, but now, I'll really use it in conjunction with the rubbing alcohol thing. The gun/holster are both 3 months old, by the way. Damn finish is rubbing off of the gun because the holster is unlined and I practice a LOT.

[HankB]

I obtained an Alessi Watch Six Dual Talon IWB holster for my G26 which was so %$#@ tight I gave myself a wedgie every time I drew the pistol :eek:

I wrapped the gun in a Ziploc freezer bag and stuffed it in there for a couple of days . . . still too tight. So I wrapped the gun in a paper towel and then in a Ziploc before putting it into the holster for a week. Better . . . now the holster was at least usable, though still not really comfortable. :(

I finally found the best way to "fix" this Alessi POS was to replace it with a Comp-Tac CTAC. :)

[dairycreek]

You really don't want to put anything on the holster to soften it. Wrap your gun in a single layer of saran wrap and put it in the holster. Wear the gun and holster so your body heat is transferred to the holster and let it expand the thickness of the saran wrap. Add one layer at a time until the combination of stretching and warmth causes the holster to just fit the gun in question. Works every time and gives a perfect fit. May take some patience though.:uhoh: