mcb
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So one of my favorite holster for the past few years is my Safariland 567. This line of holsters from Safariland, with just a few models, will adapt and fit a huge array of semi-autos and revolvers. My first 567 was bought for my S&W K-frame a Model 10 heavy barrel. It has been and awesome IDPA competition holster and a great woods/UTV/tractor holster. The holster retains the handgun well, smooth on the draw and very stable and comfortable when worn on a quality belt.
I liked it so much I bought another one for my 5-inch N-frames. The problem I found was, that through the N-frame holster was just as comfortable it was too long/low and when sitting the muzzle would press into the seat enough to make sitting uncomfortable. Now lots of people make drop (and offset) adapters but in this case I wanted a lift adapter not drop. So I designed and machined my own.
My two 567 Holsters 5-inch N-frame left, 4-inch K-frame right. As you can see I have carried and used my K-frame a lot more than my N-frame.
I designed the part in Fusion 360 (CAD software, free for home/hobby use) and used the manufacturing capability to generate the G-code to cut the part on my little bench milling machine converted to CNC control. The right image is the finished part as it comes off the machine with little tabs holding the part into the stock material. A quick clip of the tabs and sanding removes the tabs just like punching out a part for a model. I made the adapter from Delrin, a lovely material to machine and is a good tough material for the application.
The original holster, my new adapter and three #8-32 barrel bolts needed to complete the conversion
Disassembled holster.
Use the large headed screws that came with the holster to attache the belt loop to the adapter using the female side of the barrel bolts on the back side.
Then use the #8-32 screws from the barrel bolts to attached the adapter to the thread inserts integrated in the holster. The only modification to the holster required is a 7/16 inch hole in the belt loop (just below the logo) for the lower screw in the adapter.
For comparison the modified N-frame next to the unmodified K-frame holster. The adapter moves the holster up 1-inch and due to its thickness 1/4-inch away from the belt.
I like it so much I made a second one for my K-frame holster too just because. I spent all day yesterday on the tractor wearing the holster and it was much more comfortable. It was a fun little project that made a product I already liked that much better and more useful.
Thanks for reading my ramblings and look at my pictures!
ETA: Safariland actually makes one but it moves the holster up 2-inches and is $31 and would have robbed me of the fun of doing it myself.
https://www.safariland.com/products...adapter-1196874.html#q=adapter&start=16&sz=12
I liked it so much I bought another one for my 5-inch N-frames. The problem I found was, that through the N-frame holster was just as comfortable it was too long/low and when sitting the muzzle would press into the seat enough to make sitting uncomfortable. Now lots of people make drop (and offset) adapters but in this case I wanted a lift adapter not drop. So I designed and machined my own.
My two 567 Holsters 5-inch N-frame left, 4-inch K-frame right. As you can see I have carried and used my K-frame a lot more than my N-frame.
I designed the part in Fusion 360 (CAD software, free for home/hobby use) and used the manufacturing capability to generate the G-code to cut the part on my little bench milling machine converted to CNC control. The right image is the finished part as it comes off the machine with little tabs holding the part into the stock material. A quick clip of the tabs and sanding removes the tabs just like punching out a part for a model. I made the adapter from Delrin, a lovely material to machine and is a good tough material for the application.
The original holster, my new adapter and three #8-32 barrel bolts needed to complete the conversion
Disassembled holster.
Use the large headed screws that came with the holster to attache the belt loop to the adapter using the female side of the barrel bolts on the back side.
Then use the #8-32 screws from the barrel bolts to attached the adapter to the thread inserts integrated in the holster. The only modification to the holster required is a 7/16 inch hole in the belt loop (just below the logo) for the lower screw in the adapter.
For comparison the modified N-frame next to the unmodified K-frame holster. The adapter moves the holster up 1-inch and due to its thickness 1/4-inch away from the belt.
I like it so much I made a second one for my K-frame holster too just because. I spent all day yesterday on the tractor wearing the holster and it was much more comfortable. It was a fun little project that made a product I already liked that much better and more useful.
Thanks for reading my ramblings and look at my pictures!
ETA: Safariland actually makes one but it moves the holster up 2-inches and is $31 and would have robbed me of the fun of doing it myself.
https://www.safariland.com/products...adapter-1196874.html#q=adapter&start=16&sz=12
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