Help locating clips for holster making

mprasek · August 15th, 2007, 07:46 PM

I have recently been 'forced' into making holsters for my Tanfoglio Witness, as many holster makers do not seem to have it as a supported pistol.

I am looking for a source for metal and kydex clips for holsters, and wondered if someone could point me in the right direction.

Normally, I can Google just about anything, but the sources for clips seem to be well kept secrets.

I am up to page 59 in the archives, and haven't seen much.

Thanks,
Mike

raytracer · August 15th, 2007, 07:55 PM

Comptac sells kydex clips.

HTH,
Joe

Redneck Repairs · August 15th, 2007, 08:03 PM

About any of the holster makers will sell them , and if i am not mistaken the " make your own kydex holster thread" has instructions with pics on how to form your own.

Eric Larsen · August 15th, 2007, 09:57 PM

If you call me Ill get you a couple of places for spring steel clips. 801-916-9248.........Shoot well.
BTW....UBG and others make your witness leather.

TexasGeezer · August 15th, 2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mprasek

I am looking for a source for metal and kydex clips for holsters,
Thanks,
Mike

Tandy Leather stores sell spring steel clips. Only one mounting hole near the bottom though. I bought a couple a few days ago at a Houston Tandy store. Will have to drill another hole in them myself.

mprasek · August 16th, 2007, 01:42 PM

I appreciate the replies. The Roll your own Kydex thread will be the biggest help - I didn't realize you could get professional looking clips that easily... The ones in the "how to" are indistinguishable from the "commercial" ones.

Eric - I will call you for the sources.. thanks for the offer.

Thanks again, all!

Mike

Eric Larsen · August 17th, 2007, 12:37 AM

Dont use anything except the good stuff....sorry, dont take this as a personal put down..but the tandy clips I wouldnt trust to my cell phone....let alone a gun holster.
Shoot well...........

TexasGeezer · August 17th, 2007, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Larsen

Dont use anything except the good stuff....sorry, dont take this as a personal put down..but the tandy clips I wouldnt trust to my cell phone....let alone a gun holster.
Shoot well...........

Can you elaborate please, Sir?

I haven't done anything with them yet, just toying with an idea to mod a holster I own and they were easy to find. They appear to be solid spring steel.

Before I mess with them, I'd appreciate more info on why you think they are non-trustworthy.

Eric Larsen · August 17th, 2007, 02:44 PM

Absolutely....tandy springs appear solid and they are to a point. But there are spring clips that are made for the demands of carry a CCW.
They are alot stronger and have other features that are designed for IWB carry.

The springs are far superior to anything youll find at any local shop.
If you care to call me....Ill send you a couple to try and them you can see the difference.

Hope that explains it alittle further and no offense was meant in my earlier post....Ive tried everything out there and finally found the ones that I trust.....with my holsters and my clients as well.

Shoot well.......Eric

TexasGeezer · August 18th, 2007, 02:04 PM

No offense taken, Eric.

Always good to get the opinions of experts. Thanks.

August 15th, 2007, 07:46 PM	#1
mprasek Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 29	Help locating clips for holster making I have recently been 'forced' into making holsters for my Tanfoglio Witness, as many holster makers do not seem to have it as a supported pistol. I am looking for a source for metal and kydex clips for holsters, and wondered if someone could point me in the right direction. Normally, I can Google just about anything, but the sources for clips seem to be well kept secrets. I am up to page 59 in the archives, and haven't seen much. Thanks, Mike

August 15th, 2007, 08:03 PM	#3
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	About any of the holster makers will sell them , and if i am not mistaken the " make your own kydex holster thread" has instructions with pics on how to form your own. __________________ Make sure you get full value out of today , Do something worthwhile, because what you do today will cost you one day off the rest of your life . We only begin to understand folks after we stop and think . Criminals are looking for victims, not opponents.

August 15th, 2007, 09:57 PM	#4
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	If you call me Ill get you a couple of places for spring steel clips. 801-916-9248.........Shoot well. BTW....UBG and others make your witness leather. __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

August 16th, 2007, 01:42 PM	#6
mprasek Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 29	Thanks for the help I appreciate the replies. The Roll your own Kydex thread will be the biggest help - I didn't realize you could get professional looking clips that easily... The ones in the "how to" are indistinguishable from the "commercial" ones. Eric - I will call you for the sources.. thanks for the offer. Thanks again, all! Mike

August 17th, 2007, 12:37 AM	#7
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Dont use anything except the good stuff....sorry, dont take this as a personal put down..but the tandy clips I wouldnt trust to my cell phone....let alone a gun holster. Shoot well........... __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

August 15th, 2007, 07:55 PM	#2
raytracer Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 308	Comptac sells kydex clips. HTH, Joe

August 17th, 2007, 02:44 PM	#9
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Absolutely....tandy springs appear solid and they are to a point. But there are spring clips that are made for the demands of carry a CCW. They are alot stronger and have other features that are designed for IWB carry. The springs are far superior to anything youll find at any local shop. If you care to call me....Ill send you a couple to try and them you can see the difference. Hope that explains it alittle further and no offense was meant in my earlier post....Ive tried everything out there and finally found the ones that I trust.....with my holsters and my clients as well. Shoot well.......Eric __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

August 18th, 2007, 02:04 PM	#10
TexasGeezer Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 69	No offense taken, Eric. Always good to get the opinions of experts. Thanks. __________________ Chuck ___________________________________ There are no answers --- only choices.

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