Alessi question

aznav · December 29th, 2007, 01:29 AM

Yesterday an Alessi pocket holster for my PPK arrived in the mail. The fit is perfect but I am finding that the holster comes along with the PPK when I try and draw... every time! What can I do to ensure that the PPK is drawn and doesn't bring the Alessi along with it? tx!

Ti Carry · December 29th, 2007, 02:42 AM

Start with one sheet of wax paper and leave it for an hour or two then check it drawing several times. I would be careful how long you leave it in since it is a pocket holster and will likely free up quickly, at least quicker than an iwb/owb holster.

The holster is very new as you just got it so drawing your handgun 50-100 times will help losen it up as well.

Ti

aznav · December 29th, 2007, 01:49 PM

Thanks, Ti, will do!

bluelineman · December 29th, 2007, 02:07 PM

When I got my new Don Hume H721OT it was too tight. I placed it (checked for unloaded status) in a ziploc baggie then in the holster. I did that overnight & my problem was solved.

Rexster · December 31st, 2007, 01:46 PM

If it has a leather tab that is meant to snag on the lip of the pocket upon drawing, make sure to use that feature. Not all pocket holsters will passively give up the weapon, and are meant to be hooked or snagged to facilitate the draw.

LastManOut · December 31st, 2007, 02:22 PM

I bought a K&D Cochise Defender IWB for my S&W 642 that was boned a bit tight above the cylinder. I resolved it easily by using a brass dowel and a block of hardwood. I tapped the tight area from the inside out until it gave-up the revolved without a fight.

P.S. Love the holster, the belt clips adjustment and their spacing.

semperfi.45 · January 1st, 2008, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LastManOut

I bought a K&D Cochise Defender IWB for my S&W 642

Any chance of Pics?

LastManOut · January 1st, 2008, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semperfi.45

Any chance of Pics?

From their website, mine is in black for the aforementioned 642.

http://kdholsters.com/iwb-defend.php

semperfi.45 · January 1st, 2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LastManOut

From their website, mine is in black for the aforementioned 642.

http://kdholsters.com/iwb-defend.php

Have not seen any pics for a Defender IWB for a revolver. Thanks

LastManOut · January 1st, 2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semperfi.45

Have not seen any pics for a Defender IWB for a revolver. Thanks

Okay, here's my personal rig.

December 29th, 2007, 01:29 AM	#1
aznav Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 888	Alessi question Yesterday an Alessi pocket holster for my PPK arrived in the mail. The fit is perfect but I am finding that the holster comes along with the PPK when I try and draw... every time! What can I do to ensure that the PPK is drawn and doesn't bring the Alessi along with it? tx!

December 29th, 2007, 02:42 AM	#2
Ti Carry VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Under Cover Posts: 2,035	Start with one sheet of wax paper and leave it for an hour or two then check it drawing several times. I would be careful how long you leave it in since it is a pocket holster and will likely free up quickly, at least quicker than an iwb/owb holster. The holster is very new as you just got it so drawing your handgun 50-100 times will help losen it up as well. Ti __________________ Train and train hard, you might not get a second chance to make a first impression! I vote for Monica Lewinsky's Ex-Boyfriend's Wife for President.....Not!

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December 29th, 2007, 01:49 PM	#3
aznav Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tucson Posts: 888	Thanks, Ti, will do!

December 29th, 2007, 02:07 PM	#4
bluelineman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 854	When I got my new Don Hume H721OT it was too tight. I placed it (checked for unloaded status) in a ziploc baggie then in the holster. I did that overnight & my problem was solved.

December 31st, 2007, 01:46 PM	#5
Rexster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SE Texas Posts: 895	If it has a leather tab that is meant to snag on the lip of the pocket upon drawing, make sure to use that feature. Not all pocket holsters will passively give up the weapon, and are meant to be hooked or snagged to facilitate the draw.

December 31st, 2007, 02:22 PM	#6
LastManOut Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Emmaus, PA Posts: 420	I bought a K&D Cochise Defender IWB for my S&W 642 that was boned a bit tight above the cylinder. I resolved it easily by using a brass dowel and a block of hardwood. I tapped the tight area from the inside out until it gave-up the revolved without a fight. P.S. Love the holster, the belt clips adjustment and their spacing.