CR Speed Holster / Metal Grip issue

[rr4406pak]

Been using CR speed holster with SVI and STI polymer grips for years with no problems.

Upgraded to a Phoenix Trinity metal grip and the holster doesn't want to let go of this thing! Very hard draw.

 

Took all the shims out of the trigger guard adjustment (to the point where gun was flopping around) to no avail.

Is there any other adjusting I can do to fix this?

 

Measuring, the metal grip even has a thinner trigger guard than the polymer grip, so I don't know why the big difference in retention (maybe the metal trigger guard is more "square" compared to the polymer)?.

Polymer 2011 grips come out of the holster smooth as silk. Metal one comes out so hard it feels like the lock is on.

Edited November 21, 2019 by rr4406pak

[ParaGunner]

Might have to  slightly round the edges of the trigger guard where it contacts the locking mechanism.

[rr4406pak]

Also tried it in a Safariland 014 holster last night.

This one was worse than the CR Speed by far. Held on to it even more tightly.

 

Might have to invest in a new holster altogether and hope something like the Everglades gives a smooth draw.

[BigBamBoo]

I use an Everglades with my E2 steel gripped rig. I did have to remove a bit of material from the top of the holster but that was it. I read that the new Everglades holster now works without any filing.

[MemphisMechanic]

Mark the grip and the holster’s block with sharpie, and do a few reps to see where the two are engaging each other.
 

(Brake cleaner and most bore solvents cause sharpie ink to wipe right off you parts afterward  )

 

Hopefully it’s something a few passes of a file can remedy!

[Acsr]

Skip it and buy a Everglades mrh holster it's better and smoother