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**Rustynuts** · 09-07-2007, 06:57 PM

Was tired of the "tail" on my CT Minotaur for my 40SC so I broke out the blade! Took an exacto type scapel and lopped of the vestigal tail. I'm not going to carry any long barrel guns so it's not needed. First I cut straight across then used the cut tail to make the curved cut. I still don't like how the rear part hangs lower then the barrel and tends to poke out away from the body. I'm sure it'll soften up later. before and after shots!

lance22 · 09-09-2007, 12:47 PM

Cool post - I think a lot of us mess with our gear once it comes into our possession but I've not seen a thread where we talk about it. Do you have the edging stuff to go over the leather you trimmed?

**Rustynuts** · 09-09-2007, 01:27 PM

Nope, I sanded it down a bit, trying to "burnish" it a little, then hit it with some paraffin wax. Not going to worry about it too much.

kraigster414 · 09-09-2007, 03:43 PM

Is it more comfortable now? That was a bold move. Good for you if it made a difference.

**Rustynuts** · 09-09-2007, 04:03 PM

It's a LOT better now. The tail would stick out, my butt would poke it as I walked and the whole rig would bob up and down. Same thing when I sat down, the tail would hit and try to move the rig up off my belt. Very annoying. I'm sure it would have softened up over time, but why keep it when it does nothing for my carry situation? It's only there to protect full size gun barrels from poking you or getting sweat on.

Plus this was only a $70 holster, not a Tucker or anything! If I screwed up royally, I'd just fork out for a new one.

kraigster414 · 09-09-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rustynuts

It's a LOT better now. The tail would stick out, my butt would poke it as I walked and the whole rig would bob up and down. Same thing when I sat down, the tail would hit and try to move the rig up off my belt. Very annoying. I'm sure it would have softened up over time, but why keep it when it does nothing for my carry situation? It's only there to protect full size gun barrels from poking you or getting sweat on.

Plus this was only a $70 holster, not a Tucker or anything! If I screwed up royally, I'd just fork out for a new one.

I like you're style 'nuts. And it's a whole lot easier to trim the tail on your holster than it is to trim the tail on your body.

propellerhead · 09-09-2007, 04:37 PM

Nice! I'll probably do that if/when I get an MTAC. Thanks for being a pioneer.

kraigster414 · 09-09-2007, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by propellerhead

Nice! I'll probably do that if/when I get an MTAC. Thanks for being a pioneer.

Pioneer? He's a friggin' Renaissance Man!

scalce · 09-09-2007, 05:48 PM

Anybody have any pics of it on?

scalce · 09-27-2007, 06:00 PM

Well I got mine for my Keltec PF-9 and like you I hate the tail.

I think I am going to take the plunge and cut it tonight.

Even with a 4" barrel that much is just not necessary.

Other then the rear poking out like you said I love it for $70.

09-07-2007, 06:57 PM	#1
Rustynuts XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,318	Modded my MTAC! Was tired of the "tail" on my CT Minotaur for my 40SC so I broke out the blade! Took an exacto type scapel and lopped of the vestigal tail. I'm not going to carry any long barrel guns so it's not needed. First I cut straight across then used the cut tail to make the curved cut. I still don't like how the rear part hangs lower then the barrel and tends to poke out away from the body. I'm sure it'll soften up later. before and after shots!

09-09-2007, 12:47 PM	#2
lance22 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: MN Posts: 404	Cool Post Cool post - I think a lot of us mess with our gear once it comes into our possession but I've not seen a thread where we talk about it. Do you have the edging stuff to go over the leather you trimmed? __________________ lance22 Minnesota

09-09-2007, 03:43 PM	#4
kraigster414 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Upper Himalayas Posts: 1,441	Is it more comfortable now? That was a bold move. Good for you if it made a difference. __________________ "Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." - George Burns

09-09-2007, 04:37 PM	#7
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,515	Nice! I'll probably do that if/when I get an MTAC. Thanks for being a pioneer. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

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09-09-2007, 01:27 PM	#3
Rustynuts XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,318	Nope, I sanded it down a bit, trying to "burnish" it a little, then hit it with some paraffin wax. Not going to worry about it too much.

09-09-2007, 04:03 PM	#5
Rustynuts XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,318	It's a LOT better now. The tail would stick out, my butt would poke it as I walked and the whole rig would bob up and down. Same thing when I sat down, the tail would hit and try to move the rig up off my belt. Very annoying. I'm sure it would have softened up over time, but why keep it when it does nothing for my carry situation? It's only there to protect full size gun barrels from poking you or getting sweat on. Plus this was only a $70 holster, not a Tucker or anything! If I screwed up royally, I'd just fork out for a new one.

09-09-2007, 05:48 PM	#9
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	Anybody have any pics of it on?

09-27-2007, 06:00 PM	#10
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	Well I got mine for my Keltec PF-9 and like you I hate the tail. I think I am going to take the plunge and cut it tonight. Even with a 4" barrel that much is just not necessary. Other then the rear poking out like you said I love it for $70.