How to Make A Thumb Break Style Holster

This video is intended to be an add-on to my main holster making series. I provide all of the extra steps in addition to the main series – in order to make a holster with a thumb break. The thumb break helps to keep your handgun secure, while providing easy access via the quick flick of your thumb.

A Few Extra Notes

Make sure to keep that strap longer than needed until the final step of measuring. You’ll want to get that fit nice and tight, so measure, and re-measure again before marking the leather for strap cutting.

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Tools + Materials Needed

Below are the tools and materials needed in addition to those needed for the main tutorial series:

Wide head double capped rivet
Line 24 snap set
Steel Thumb Break Stiffener
Either a handheld rivet setter or bench mounted one or footpress
Same as above for line 24 snaps

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