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Holster & sheath snap protectors.
I'm sure everyone is aware of the nice little plastic inserts that are put in the back of metal snaps inside a holster to protect handguns from getting scratched. Typically round & blk. with a post which fits into the snap post to keep it in place. I'm not familiar with the proper name for these but it has been impossible to find a supplier. If anyone knows where these could be purchased your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Over 70 years making holsters and knife sheaths and have never seen or heard of the aforementioned plastic snap protectors. Sorry it took so long for a reply but I was hoping someone could come up with the information!----Sandy
__________________ Martin (Sandy) Morrissey Master Leather Craftsman 1105 Stephens Road Blairsville, GA 30512 706-379-1621 |
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The only thing I can think of would be found in the Automotive upholstery field. Fasteners similar to what you describe are used to fasten interior panels and other upholstery type situation.
I sincerely doubt they would have the strength to stand up to the repeated. use and abuse of a retention strap on a holster or sheath. Paul __________________ Basic Pouch Sheaths and Advanced Blade sheaths DVDs are available at www.chriscrawfordknives.com ***New third DVD available at the same web site*** Paul Long-- 108 Briarwood Ln. W.-- Kerrville, Texas 78028-- Ph. 830 367 5536--- pfl@cebridge.net |
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For the life of me I just can't find anyone who carries these, or seems to understand what I'm talking about. They're a small plastic disk with a post in the center that is inserted into the back of the male portion of a snap on the inside of holsters to prevent pistols from being scratched. I believe they would serve well to also protect wooden knife handles from being marred which is my purpose for finding a supplier.
Galco puts these on their revolver holsters. I might try & contact them to see what info they might share. I appreciate everyones assistance. If I can come up with any info I'll post it here as there may be others who can benefit from this nifty little device. |
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Can you post a picture?
__________________ Brad Johnson LTC, Ret KMG since 1991 [IMG][/IMG] http://bradjohnsonknives.blademakers.com/ |
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Maybe something similar to this? You could use an appropriate sized one with a male pin and possibly fit it in... epoxy or other adhesive?
Search 'Google Shopping' with the keywords: "plastic snap fastener" __________________ Stay away from fast women and slow horses Last edited by rockhound; 03-07-2013 at 06:02 PM. |
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