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jednp · 05-06-2006, 03:35 PM

Just curious, what size bolts did you use? I've been going to use my holster to mount it in my vehicle and was going to drill holes like that. So I'm just curious what size you used, and if it feels like you've got plenty of plastic around the holes still to be nice and strong.

Timmy44221 · 05-06-2006, 04:05 PM

The j shaped hookes were actualy picture hangers from my work that i bent to that shape. I drilled out the holes for the screw to 1/4in, and use screw that were 1/4in long. I was going to use a longer screw and use a nut on the back but that took up to much room. I just put super glue on it before i screwed it together. It seems to not come apart, and the plastic is not rigid, so it appears that it will not crack or shear off. It is more flexible and would most definatly streach before it breaks.

Honestly, doing carpentry/maintanance, and working with aquariums, this ended up realy simp. When i first started thinking about it i thought it would be more complicated.

It is by no means the nicest holster, but to me it seems to conceal the gun well, and is definatly stury.

reguardless its something for use south paws to do with a useless holster.

socuban · 05-06-2006, 04:28 PM

Cool! Looks like you have it set up for a righty draw. That belt looks like a lethal weapon too

I can't wait to see what you use for a skin guard

Timmy44221 · 05-06-2006, 04:47 PM

No its for a lefty this way. I like it there rather than on my left hip. (its over my left pocket) This way for my build, it seems to be more concealable. It blends in with by beer gut nicely.

jednp · 05-06-2006, 05:28 PM

I'm guessing you are taking the picture of your reflection in a mirror, thus explaining why it looks like it's for a righty.

Timmy44221 · 05-06-2006, 06:04 PM

Ya i had to use a mirror. I should have mentioned that earlier.

RobKong · 05-06-2006, 06:19 PM

That's a nice belt

Seriously, when I started reading this thread I figured this was a stupid idea. But it looks like its pretty functional! How comfortable is it?

And if any of you lefties want to dump your worthless holster, I need one to attach to a jogging stroller, lol. I promise I'll take pics

socuban · 05-06-2006, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jednp

I'm guessing you are taking the picture of your reflection in a mirror, thus explaining why it looks like it's for a righty.

That's why I'm thinking its on the right side! duh!

Timmy44221 · 05-06-2006, 07:56 PM

It actualy was realy comfy. It will be realy realy comfy after it gets its gaurd between the slide and my belly. It is definatly secure, and I would trust it for CC. I may also try to add something to make the part that sits agianst my boxers more ergonomic, but as is its not bad.

05-06-2006, 04:28 PM	#13
socuban XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Peanut Island, FL Posts: 156	Cool! Looks like you have it set up for a righty draw. That belt looks like a lethal weapon too I can't wait to see what you use for a skin guard __________________ Wilson Combat KZ-9 Remington 870 Marine Magnum

05-06-2006, 06:19 PM	#17
RobKong XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 195	That's a nice belt Seriously, when I started reading this thread I figured this was a stupid idea. But it looks like its pretty functional! How comfortable is it? And if any of you lefties want to dump your worthless holster, I need one to attach to a jogging stroller, lol. I promise I'll take pics __________________ A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user. -Teddy Roosevelt http://www.iowacarry.org

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05-06-2006, 03:35 PM	#11
jednp XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4,691	Just curious, what size bolts did you use? I've been going to use my holster to mount it in my vehicle and was going to drill holes like that. So I'm just curious what size you used, and if it feels like you've got plenty of plastic around the holes still to be nice and strong.

05-06-2006, 04:05 PM	#12
Timmy44221 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 797	The j shaped hookes were actualy picture hangers from my work that i bent to that shape. I drilled out the holes for the screw to 1/4in, and use screw that were 1/4in long. I was going to use a longer screw and use a nut on the back but that took up to much room. I just put super glue on it before i screwed it together. It seems to not come apart, and the plastic is not rigid, so it appears that it will not crack or shear off. It is more flexible and would most definatly streach before it breaks. Honestly, doing carpentry/maintanance, and working with aquariums, this ended up realy simp. When i first started thinking about it i thought it would be more complicated. It is by no means the nicest holster, but to me it seems to conceal the gun well, and is definatly stury. reguardless its something for use south paws to do with a useless holster.

05-06-2006, 04:47 PM	#14
Timmy44221 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 797	No its for a lefty this way. I like it there rather than on my left hip. (its over my left pocket) This way for my build, it seems to be more concealable. It blends in with by beer gut nicely.

05-06-2006, 05:28 PM	#15
jednp XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 4,691	I'm guessing you are taking the picture of your reflection in a mirror, thus explaining why it looks like it's for a righty.

05-06-2006, 06:04 PM	#16
Timmy44221 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 797	Ya i had to use a mirror. I should have mentioned that earlier.

05-06-2006, 07:56 PM	#19
Timmy44221 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 797	It actualy was realy comfy. It will be realy realy comfy after it gets its gaurd between the slide and my belly. It is definatly secure, and I would trust it for CC. I may also try to add something to make the part that sits agianst my boxers more ergonomic, but as is its not bad.