IWB Carry and mag releasing

[DeusExMachina]

The short time I carried my M&P, I didn't have this problem, but it probably is the holster just because it's leather...leather flexes. I had this same problem with my Lasermax on my Glock...I got up from lying down on the couch and my pants were glowing. I had Rob at Bowers cut down the left side of the takedown lever so I wouldn't push it in the holster. I wouldn't recommend shortening the mag release, though.

Does the leather cover the mag release?

[Fly Fisher]

Yes the leather does cover the mag release.


Glad you said dont cut the mag release down, I was considering that.

[Monky]

Few years back crossbreed started their 'combat cut' on the leather backing.. it looks a lot like my MTAC now, and basically how I cut down the crossbreed for my MP when I figured out that's what was causing the mag release.. lost some comfort.. but i'll take a little poke over only having one shot if SHTF..

Trim up the leather, perhaps see if Dain can assist you with it, if you don't feel comfy doing it.. it was a pretty rough cut when I did mine, had to take a dremel to it and smooth it down. After that though it was fine.

[Fly Fisher]

Thank you guys, looks like I have a date with an exacto knife shortly. I might try and cut out a circle or square pattern directly over the mag relase.


Still loving the holster though

[Monky]

Thank you guys, looks like I have a date with an exacto knife shortly. I might try and cut out a circle or square pattern directly over the mag relase.


Still loving the holster though

Careful w/ that.. don't want to make anything snag when you draw.. Seriously, take a look at the MTAC at www.comp-tac.com.


Try and mimic the cut above the kydex. Don't just do a hole/square.

[Fly Fisher]

Careful w/ that.. don't want to make anything snag when you draw.. Seriously, take a look at the MTAC at www.comp-tac.com.


Try and mimic the cut above the kydex. Don't just do a hole/square.

ooops did the square, if it snags I will trim a countour like original design.


So far so good, 6 quick draws and no snags or mag pop. I will practice and if I notice snagging or mag releasing I will follow your advice and cut the contour.


Thanks tons for the input, I knew someone here would know



PS I added the soft side of velcro to the inside of the holster where the slide would rub in efforts to minimize that too, hoping both mods make this sweet holster sweeter.

[Fly Fisher]

quick update....glad I asked for your help


Cut the 1/4" by 1/2" square over the mag release button. 20 practice draws and no snags or hang ups going in or out. Just droveto the store and back, no mag release either time I got out of the car I checked.

didnt even get the anticipated skin pinch in the new cutout.....



Now I just need a M&P40 to rotate in an out of this holster too

[Fly Fisher]

Ok so that wasnt to painful,

( I lacerated a finger once with a hooked blade on changing golf grips. Slipped and the hook went in under my fingernail and came out at the second knucle lengthwise....ouch and 17 stitches I am more careful. When I got printed for my CCW the sherriff said "well if that isnt unique" hehehehe)

Cut a small square notch out if the leather where it would cover the mage release about 1/4" by 1/2" so now the whole mag release is visible and untoched by leather when pressing on it. If the problem continues I am calling Jenny Craig