LeviSS Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I keep having trouble with my Tanfo Limited snagging in my Bladetech holster on a Boss hanger. From what I can tell, the trigger guard is sharp and gets hung up in the corresponding area in the holster. After several draws, there will be kydex scrapings in the corner of the trigger guard. I clean it and it will be fine for a while, but then will hang up again. The holster flexes some, which seems to compound the problem by binding it. I've tried about every combination of tension with the holster screws...it can be made better, but not eliminated. Anyone else have trouble with this? I'm considering a RHT double layer holster because I've read they are very rigid. I don't really want to go to a race holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWfront Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I experienced the same thing and had a friend next door who used to work there adjust it. While improved it still would scrape and bind but eventually chewed it's way into a better fit. I have since moved on to a RHT and while it still had some break in by the Tanfo's sharp edges the fit is much better. I still see shavings but have zero issues with binding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I find that if I'm not careful my bladetech will hit the mag release button and next thing j know I've got an empty gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronArcher Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 The RHT is far better, but in the mean time, apply forward pressure when drawing... seemed to help mine a lot.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunez Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 1 hour ago, NWfront said: I experienced the same thing and had a friend next door who used to work there adjust it. While improved it still would scrape and bind but eventually chewed it's way into a better fit. I have since moved on to a RHT and while it still had some break in by the Tanfo's sharp edges the fit is much better. I still see shavings but have zero issues with binding. I've had to dremel the RHT double layer competition holster a good amount to get it satisfactory. Also had to modify the BOSS holster to work correctly and have the holster sit on my thigh straight up and down as it was pointing towards my body on the draw. I definitely like the holster, but its tough to get it perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWfront Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Mine fit up perfectly to the boss hanger but I did feel the need to trim some excess off the corner where my knuckle would contact when drawing. Maybe a 1/16" of material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 My blade-tech bound horribly unless your draw was perfectly vertical. This was at the trigger guard area. I also had to take a heat gun to the bottom around the muzzle in order to get the gun to fit in the first place. My Red Hill Tactical is indeed may times more rigid and fit perfectly. Draws are always glass smooth and fit is top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalShooter69 Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Armiger Solutions. Better than every single holster on the market, X10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronArcher Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 ^ physically impossible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ck867 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 This is the most frustrating thing with tanfo....inconsistency. Mine took a little bit of dry fire to break in the bladetech holster but works good now. My backup gun is a tighter fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Break out the Pro Gunsmithing Kit (tm) Dremel, hammer, blowtorch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionaryMike Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 On 5/31/2017 at 2:57 PM, waktasz said: Break out the Pro Gunsmithing Kit (tm) Dremel, hammer, blowtorch. You think the Jaws of Life would work on a plastic holster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) Although I haven't tried it yet, I may have found the solution. I, too, was having the same problem as the rest of you. With the Blade Tech tension screws snugged down to where I was confident that the holster was holding the gun It would snag, ever so slightly, on the draw. With the tension screws loosened to where the snag went away I had no confidence in the holsters ability to retain the gun, safely. So......while perusing Ben Stoeger's Pro Shop website I found pistol bungees for sale. They're small bungee cords with a ball on the end. You loop the thing through your holster mount and then grab the little ball with your fingers and pull it over the top of the pistol grip. It holds the gun firmly in the holster without using the tension screws at all, and should be great for walking from stage to stage, worry free. Edited June 3, 2017 by MikieM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalShooter69 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) On 5/28/2017 at 3:12 PM, IronArcher said: ^ physically impossible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Highly doubt... Edited June 3, 2017 by SoCalShooter69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronArcher Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 None better.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I broke out the reneck gunsmith kit on my blade tech if that does t make me happy I'm getting s red hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maleman000 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Finally gave up messing with my blade tech and ordered from Robert at Red Hill. Can't believe I waited so long, such a improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 ^ EXACTLY! The double layer holster is way better than the BT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 You jerks cut it out. I'm trying to not spend any more money on stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Haha ! Patriot Defense polymer grips? CNC aluminum grips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I'm holding out for the alums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanb Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 I finally said screw it and bought the red hill last night. My bladetech is leaving a line down the top of the slide and it's not a clean draw ever. Time for it to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieM Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 My Stock II doesn't hang at all in my Bladetech. Loosen the tension screws. They're only there to hold the holster together. I have mine (the stainless knobs are just for bling) only loose enough where they won't fall out. After all, you don't run through a stage with the gun in the holster. It's in your hand (or, hands). And, it won't fall out while you're walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 (edited) I keep my guns clicked in tight enough I can run without it shifting even slightly, much less think about falling out. They retain with a positive click. The draw isn't any slower on a timer either way. I tested it. The RHT body give you a cleaner release and draw with this tension than my blade ltech did when set really really loose. The bladetech bound up like a mother. Edited June 26, 2017 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanfastic Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 My Blade Tech is the same, I had to dremel the top of it to make it clear the mag release and ambi safety lever, and it drags on the slide. Ordered a RHT already, BT will go in the trash when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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