Mitch Rosen holsters

[scattershot]

Anyone ever use a Mitch Rosen holster? I bought one the other day and it was so tight I could hardly get my pistol in it. After I got to all the way in, I couldn’t get it out without help.

I understand good fit and all, but this is pretty much nuts. Anyone else have this problem? Is it normal?

 

[squidsix]

I have a few Rosen holsters and they did fit tightly initially. I usually spray the outside of the pistol with silicone and then holster it and do a few dozen draws from the holster before cleaning everything up and calling it good.
They are very well made, in my experience.

 

[tt66]

When breaking in a tight holster, I have put the gun in a plastic bag, then put the gun in the holster. That little bit can help stretch the holster.

Mitch Rosen makes a great holster.

Tim

 

[SF VET]

I have some M. Rosen holsters, and for any new leather holster, I wrap the handgun in wax paper, and let it sit for some days, Works for me. SF VET

 

[LCC]

Wrap the handgun in a doube layer of wax paper, wax side out, insert it into the holster, place in the freezer overnight. Next morning the holster will more easily accept the handgun.

 

[4T5GUY]

When I got my first one, (I have five now,) the women that took my order suggested I get some of their “Leather Lightning.”

I did and it sure made the break in time quick and easy. I still have some left after using it on all five so it doesn’t take much.

Jim

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

When I got my first one, (I have five now,) the women that took my order suggested I get some of their “Leather Lightning.”

I did and it sure made the break in time quick and easy. I still have some left after using it on all five so it doesn’t take much.

Jim

That stuff costs thousands of dollars a gallon, but years ago, it was sold in a tiny bottle for probably ten dollars. My original bottle has done at least a half a dozen holsters, and has a few to go.

Used sparingly where needed, it works, and doesn't soften the holster. Galco probably has a copy by now.

 

[Duckfood]

When breaking in a tight holster, I have put the gun in a plastic bag, then put the gun in the holster. That little bit can help stretch the holster.

^^^This^^^

Last month I received a new holster from Tucker Gunleather... It was as tight as you described... I did the plastic bag trick for about 3 nights and it helped a little... I eventually wrapped the gun in an old t-shirt, put it in the plastic bag, and reholstered the the t-shirt/bag combo overnight...

I have another holster that was so tight, I had to put the firearm in an old sock to stretch it out enough...

 

[rwt1405]

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When I got my first one, (I have five now,) the women that took my order suggested I get some of their “Leather Lightning.”

I did and it sure made the break in time quick and easy. I still have some left after using it on all five so it doesn’t take much.

Jim

Correct!

I ordered my first Rosen holster in 1992 and have used “Leather Lightning” ever since.

I use it on all my leather holsters.

I can’t even remember what number bottle this is for me.

 

[Kansasgunner]

I received a new Mitch Rosen Upper Limit for my Glock 48 a few weeks ago. It was very tight out of the package, but a little Leather Lightning and many draws over the next few days and it’s good to go! Those folks make great gun leather.

 

[.45mtngun]

I have 3 of Mitches holsters and they are very well made and I will use no other for OWB carry. The Leather Lightning certainly works with very little needed. Also you should only put the gun in part way then pull it back and gradually increase the depth till it seats home. After you have seated it fully in several time you reapply a small amount of the Leather Lightening on any rough areas you see. Good holsters usually are not to be made to broken in in 5- 10 minutes. His holsters are the perfect draw angle and height for me any way. The plastic bag trick is a well known method also and with Leather lighting would really smooth up the process. They are great and well made holsters. Enjoy it !!
Jim

 

[ColbyBruce]

I own one Rosen IWB holster. I also used the plastic bag trick to fit my Sig P225 to it. I don’t care for IWB holsters but this one is fairly comfortable.

 

[sipowicz]

After I got to all the way in, I couldn’t get it out without help.
?

Do the baggie thing….or only wear it when you are with the person who helped you remove it,

 

[crazyphil]

I have had holsters made by Mitch Rosen in the past, but I don't
recall having any problem with tightness.

A while back I found an IWB holster with the pull-through snap by DeSantis
on the big auction site. When it came it appeared to be vintage but in new
condition. Probably never a gun in it. It was so stiff and tight that I could
not get my Colt's Agent in it.

I softened it up a bit with warm water. Then I wrapped the Agent in
Saran Wrap and forced it into the holster. Allowed it to dry over night
at room temperature.

The following morning I pulled the Agent out, removed the Saran Wrap,
and wiped the Agent off. The Agent slid in and out like it was supposed
to, and the pull-through snap on the retention strap worked flawlessly.

Here is a picture of the holster with the Agent in it.
By the way, the gunbelt shown in the photo was made by
Chic Gaylord.

 

[chief38]

Most new holsters are tight - some are crazy tight. That said-follow the advise above, have patience and it will break in sooner than later. Better to wear in than wear out and be a sloppy fit. No one likes a sloppy fit.

 

[sipowicz]

Phil, that Desantis pull through looks very similar to the Alessi pull through IWB I had years ago for my model 60. Also had one for my Hi Power. Bet they’d fetch a pretty penny today,

 

[scattershot]

Thanks for all the help. I can’t believe that this tight is normal, but from the comments I guess it is. I suppose I’ll just have to be patient and continue the break in process.

 

[crazyphil]

sipowicz - I just happen to have a pull-through by Alessi. Shown with
my Model 10.

 

[Truckman]

I only have one Mitch Rosen holster...Made for a Glock 19, but perfect for my Kimber BP Compact...Very nice fit and no problems drawing or re-holstering......Ben

 

[jschmidt]

Nobody mentioned soaking the leather before the plastic bag trick. Leather has been molded that way for centuries.