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Methods of proper measuring of the firearm. When measuring pistols or semi-auto weapons. Take a ruler and measure from the ejection port to the muzzel. When measuring the barrel of revolvers weapons. Use a ruler and measure from the face of the cylinder to the muzzel. Please refer to the picture for a diagram of how to measure your barrel length on the link below. https://www.mtrcustomleather.com/faqs/#1488931361052-e5b1e782-dc79f0af-f412

YES! YES!YES! MADE WITH PRIDE AND REAL COWHIDE ONLY IN RAMSEUR, NC, USA! MTR Custom Leather LLC has provided high quality leather holsters and gun accessories to the public since 2009. Our goal is to have the best for our customers by having high quality products and world-class customer service! We strive to make each holster a perfect fit for your concealed weapon. We enjoy creating new things and modernizing old ideas. Your product will be created using only the finest material and nothing less.

It is common for the inside of the leather to scratch from a single holstering, that’s known as etching. A smooth leather lined holster will be even more subject to this normal occurrence. After this initial etching, the holster will custom fit your firearm. When testing out MTR Custom Leather products for proper fitment, never place a loaded firearm in a holster without first testing. Should any MTR product become worn, loose, broken, defective or ill-fitting, or in your opinion is unsafe, cease use immediately.

You can purchase our “Fiebings Shoe Stretch it” solution on our leather care tab. The solution is a safe alcohol base that will not harm the leather, weapon or magazine. Apply STRETCH-IT generously to holster area that needs stretching. Allow to penetrate. Insert weapon/magazine unloaded wrapped in plastic bag or plastic wrap. Rotate weapon/magazine side to side to allow stretching of the holster. Leave in holster for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove weapon/magazine from holster and remove the bag/wrap from the weapon/magazine. Insert the unloaded weapon/magazine into the holster, which should be snug but not loose. If it is still too tight, repeat the above steps until the leather is broken in to your satisfaction. Not harmful to your skin or clothing Manufactured in the USA!

You can purchase our “Fiebings Shoe Stretch it” solution on our leather care tab. The solution is a safe alcohol base that will not harm the leather, weapon or magazine. Apply STRETCH-IT generously to holster area that needs stretching. Allow to penetrate. Insert weapon/magazine unloaded wrapped in plastic bag or plastic wrap. Rotate weapon/magazine side to side to allow stretching of the holster. Leave in holster for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove weapon/magazine from holster and remove the bag/wrap from the weapon/magazine. Insert the unloaded weapon/magazine into the holster, which should be snug but not loose. If it is still too tight, repeat the above steps until the leather is broken in to your satisfaction. Not harmful to your skin or clothing Manufactured in the USA! https://www.mtrcustomleather.com/faqs/#1488931777476-c3dbc2f8-f63bf0af-f412

Place your UNLOADED firearm in the holster. Hold the firearm grip in your dominant hand and the thumb break strap/retention strap in the opposite hand. Prepare the strap for stretching by grasping the snap and pulling the strap firm (remove the slack). Twist the strap about 90 degrees back and forth in a clockwise and counterclockwise rotation about 10-15 times while keeping it firm. Firmly push the firearm away from you while pulling on the strap and continue rotating the strap. Release the tension for a moment and repeat 3-4 times as needed. Pull the strap over the back of the firearm without releasing tension. While maintaining the strong tension attempt to snap the retention strap closed. Repeat step 5 and 6 as needed. Video Below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_skCbkLM3Y&t=40s

Place the UNLOADED firearm or magazine in a plastic freezer bag, or 2-3 layers of clear plastic wrap. Do NOT cover the grip. Insert the bagged/wrapped firearm/magazine gradually into the leather, lightly twisting it side to side to minimize tearing of the bag/wrap. Once the firearm/magazine is completely seated in the leather, twist it about 1/16” in both directions 7-13 times. Allow the bagged/wrapped forearm/magazine to sit in the leather for about 16 minutes. Remove the firearm/magazine from the leather and remove the bag/wrap from the firearm/magazine. Insert the UNLOADED firearm or magazine into the leather, which should be snug but not loose. If it is still too tight, repeat the above steps until the leather is broken in to your satisfaction.

Since the tension components are not pre-set at the factory, you may need to adjust them in order to the holster your firearm or magazine the first time. We recommend that you check your tension screw adjustment before each use. There is no reason to completely remove the tension components. Do not use Loctite or any other form of Loctite on the tension components. Nevertheless, you can apply a single drop of clear nail polish to your tension screw threads, this may reduce loosening.

MTR Custom Leather holsters/leather products are manufactured from only the premium materials and our technique molding is very accurate to specific firearms. When you receive your leather product from MTR it may appear to fit close-fitting at first, but this by design. MTR engineer our product to fit snug knowing that the leather filaments will relax and give to the proper fit with use. Instructions given in another question due to not enough room on post. Also free free to click the link below to see full detail on how to break in your MTR Custom Leather products. https://www.mtrcustomleather.com/faqs/#1488931777476-c3dbc2f8-f63bf0af-f412

Steps for Atom Wax: 1. Make sure the leather is dry (do not dry the leather with any artificial heat) 2. Remove any surface dirt by using a piece of rubber foam (nothing hard, may damage leather fibers) 3. Take the MTR Custom Leather Atom Wax and shake well to avoid bubbles 4. Apply Atom Wax sparingly can use a dapper or soft cloth 5. Work evenly into the leather 6. Let dry 7. Polish briskly with soft cloth for a natural finish Atom Wax Benefits: 1. Naturally–derived 2. Cleans the leather from dirt, debris, bodily fluids, etc. 3. Penetrates deep into the leather fibers 4. Easy to Buff 5. Proven technology 6. Atom Wax is a watery base liquid. Do not submerge or saturate your leather product in the waxes. Do not use any other kinds of oils on our leather product. Other oils may soften the leather too much.

Steps for Carnauba Wax: 1. Make sure your leather is dry (do not dry the leather with any artificial heat) 2. Take MTR Custom Leather Carnauba Wax and shake well to avoid bubbles 3. Apply the Carnauba wax with a soft cloth 4. Allow the leather to dry naturally 5. Take Sheep wool and buff the leather to a high gloss 6. Application can be repeated Carnauba Wax Benefits: 1. Deep luster and shine 2. Proven technology 3. Naturally-derived 4. Resist finger prints 5. Resist scruff marks 6. High gloss and shine Carnauba is a thick base cream.

We use bull hide leather and horse hide leather. These hides are made from natural steer hides that are range bred and grown. Thus, there may be natural range markings in the grain of the leather. This is normal for top grain bull hide and horse hide leather. This adds to the beauty and character of your MTR products. Following the instructions below will add to the service life of your MTR product. Leather that comes in contact with your skin or cloths will also come in contact with bodily perspiration (oils, sweat and etc.). Think of the leather as your skin being dried while being outside or dirty when in the woods hurting. The leather may become dirty on a regular basis and may need to be cleaned or treated periodically to slow the natural breakdown of the leather fibers.

Threat can arise in an instant. You can react just as fast. The split-second you draw, Viridian Enhanced Combat Readiness (ECR) system ignites the brilliant green laser and/or taclight — targeting, blinding, intimidating in one reflex-fast move. Suddenly you’ve got the advantage. With Enhanced Combat Readiness (ECR) now part of every universal Viridian laser, you can achieve insensitively fast response to crisis. Just pre-set the Viridian laser/taclight mode, slide your gun into your MTR Custom Leather holster, and the ECR system is armed and ready. The instant gun leaves holster, the laser fires a brilliant beam that cuts through daylight or darkness as fast as you can draw. With virtually unlimited laser and/or taclight modes and the breakthrough ECR system, Viridian has elevated combat readiness to a whole new level. Draw-and-activate is obsolete. Partner up with ECR and get the drop on evil. The Viridian C Series, X Series Gen 2 and Gen 3, and Reactor Series are equipped with IN

Retail belts are generally made from laminated “leather” with a cardboard insert. They are typically thin, low in quality, and tear easily. They are also equipped with cheap belt buckles. MTR Custom Leather Gun Belts are made from 2 pieces of premium bull hide. We also alternate the grains to ensure that our belts will not stretch or tear. They are typically 1/4″ thick and are finished off with solid brass or nickel plated solid brass buckles. Our belts will last 100 times longer than any retail belt.

Check out the link below to our FAQs page to learn more about all the options that we offer for MTR Custom Leather products! There will also be additional information like pictures, colors and descriptions of the options and questions that you may have about MTR products! https://www.mtrcustomleather.com/faqs/

The combat cut will cover the sharp edges of your weapon and no part of the weapon will rub against the body. If you are planning on wearing the holster IWB for a short period of time, a combat cut comes in handy because you access the weapon quicker and it’s easier to grab the holster.

Take a ruler and measure from the buckle end where the leather folds over the buckle to the hole that you currently wear it in to the nearest inch. On your new belt there will be 6 holes for adjustment–two holes (2 inches), then the center hole, and 3 holes forward (3 inches). If you are going to wear IWB holster, measure the belt with the holster and the gun for accurate belt measurement.

Horsehide verses cowhide is a commonly asked question by our customers. Horsehide and cowhide are both soft, textured materials found in natural colors. Both hides are durable, so the intended use must be considered when choosing between cowhide and horsehide. On one hand, horsehide has a firm grain that keeps the material durable and makes it an excellent repellent for moisture due to its density. Therefore, horsehide can hold up in humid areas and withstand the presence of liquids like body oils and sweat, whereas cowhide cannot.

Our product is designed with a heavy duty Military Grade directional snap to ensure a permanent fixture on the belt until you want to unsnap the holster. Directional snaps can only be snapped one way or they could break. The snap must be rocked on at an angle from top to bottom or bottom to top.

Methods of proper measuring of the firearm. When measuring pistols or semi-auto weapons. Take a ruler and measure from the ejection port to the muzzel. When measuring the barrel of revolvers weapons. Use a ruler and measure from the face of the cylinder to the muzzel.