Aristotle Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I've owned many BladeTech holsters in the past, and this has always been an issue I've had with removing the screw's off of my BladeTech holster to adjust the cant and belt loop. This time I'm trying to remove the DOH of my new BT holster for my M&P, and all 3 screws just all keep spinning. There's no way for me to get any grip with them from behind, and in the past, I've had to half way ruin my holster just to get these stubborn screws out. I wish they were locked in there somehow. Any tips? I'm so frustrated at this point I'm considering getting rid of it and exchange it for another holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscott Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 If you can get to them I've been able to use needle nose pliers on the back. Just put one jaw inside the female threaded hole and the other on the outside and it usually gives you enough to get it free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Yeah, that's how I've been doing it, but this time the screws are all the way out to the point where I can't get a good grasp with my needle noses. I've also put some oil in the threads to get them to break free, nada. In the past, I've had to use a little flat head and carve out a hole big enough to get both sides of the NNP around the donought, but again, I don't want to have to do that to a brand new holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 I've also tried wedging a flathead in between the holster and the DOH to get more tension on the nut and no deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neomet Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I've also tried wedging a flathead in between the holster and the DOH to get more tension on the nut and no deal. Well, that was my tip. Have you tried cussing as you do it? It's always been part of the process for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Religious Shooter Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I used a flathead to put pressure and a POWERED screwdriver (I used a drill). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Use a cut off wheel to cut a slot for a flat head screw driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skydiver Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Funny that I used to end up losing the inner screw all the time after a series of matches. They somehow alway unscrewed themselves at the most inopportune times. It was what made me switch to Comp-Tac. On the other hand, I do love the what BladeTech has made for my Witness Match. My trick when dealing with the inner screws was to stick in a small allen wrench and put pressure on in to keep the inner screw from spinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 What about a drop of epoxy to secure the female part to the holster body, so it won't turn? R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Hello: Crazy glue the nut to the plastic holster. It will allow you to remove the bolt and won't be permanant. My Blade-Tech solution is to get 2 holsters and I leave the DOH on one and just the stingray on the other for my 6" limited gun. All other holsters are either Comp-Tac or a Ghost for Open. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Hello: Crazy glue the nut to the plastic holster. It will allow you to remove the bolt and won't be permanant. My Blade-Tech solution is to get 2 holsters and I leave the DOH on one and just the stingray on the other for my 6" limited gun. All other holsters are either Comp-Tac or a Ghost for Open. Thanks, Eric I thought of super glue, but wondered if it wouldn't eat a bit too much of the plastic...no problems there? R, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Gonsalves Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I used the glue/epoxy method. Roughed up both surfaces, then cleaned well with alcohol and glued. Used Epoxy and Gorilla glue, both worked well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Put a few drops of nail polish remover on the screws and let them sit for a while. Then have at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 If you have a flat piece of black rubber sheeting, I've found that laying the rubber on a table, then laying the holster on top of that with the female portion of the Chicago screw in contact with the rubber (this will entail hanging the holster off the edge off the table), then bearing down HARD on the screwdriver while simultaneously turning it works. The rubber "grabs" the female portion of the Chicago screw and prevents it from spinning with the screw. Failing that, I have, frankly, never had much luck with needlenose pliers in this situation. I find that hognoses work much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 you gonna shoot the m&p at that IDPA state match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 I have some epoxy setting on the screws now... No, probably won't do any "serious" competing with the gun quite yet. I'm tempted to shoot it in Limited minor for my match next weekend to see how it'll perform stock. I still have to decide on whether or not it's earned a spot in my safe yet. Then it's test and tune, then it see's a match. State match means it's time to "bring it", and I'm running with my bottom chick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 "Bottom chick"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Use a cut off wheel to cut a slot for a flat head screw driver That's what I've had to do in the past. Loctite is a very bad idea on these screws, if you ever want to get them apart again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSteel Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Slotting with a dremel cut off wheel is the way to go. I've done this on 3 holsters and it allows me the use of blue loctite to keep things tight if I need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I must admit I much prefer Comp-Tac's approach of having the "female" half of the screw assembly feature little "teeth" that lock into the kydex so that it won't spin on you. Installing, removing, tightening and loosening the screws can be one HELL of a lot easier on this brand than on Blade-Tech - one of the few things I don't love about my Blade-Tech Standard Belt Holsters, frankly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eerw Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 once you get the screws out..go with these knobs..perfect for the BT holster http://3gunstuff.com/knobs.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Hello: The 3-gun screws works great for the Comp-Tac holsters and mag holders as well You can also replace the nuts on the Blade Tech with ones with a slot already. You can get them from Ace hardware or Lowes etc. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) "Bottom chick"? When you start off for your quest to the top, you start from the bottom. She's the one that's been with you through thick and thin, from the beginning, from the bottom. Edited August 18, 2010 by Aristotle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 once you get the screws out..go with these knobs..perfect for the BT holster http://3gunstuff.com/knobs.htm Thanks Stuart. I use something similar already from a local HW store. Unfortunately, these are the 3 screws that secure the holster to the DOH. And I think I am just about done with this holster. Time to move onto greener pastures, this should not be this difficult. I've got 99 problems, and adjusting a holster should not be one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Man Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 I was just cursing about those pesky screws last month. It is heartening to see that I'm not the only one to page DR DREMEL for an assist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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