Easiest way to chop down a Serpa holster?

[ocean_glocker]

I just got a new Serpa holster for my P229 which is designed to fit the P226, it's the only model available to lefties. So there's an extra 3/4 of an inch hanging lower than I need. Any suggestion or best idea to chop it down and not look bubba'd

 

[Kaotiktribe]

Dremel..? Belt sander?

Microwave for 2hrs?

 

[Paynefree]

You put put that Legion in a Serpa? At least it wasn't a nylon holster lol

 

[mhg]

chop saw, band saw, pretty much any saw will cut it
just want to get a square cut and then some 220 sand paper to ease the edges smooth
Mike

 

[lostgeorge75]

I cut mine with a hack saw and used a metal file to smooth up and shape the cut. Followed up with heating with a lighter and buffing with a heavy cloth to smooth it up and darken the sanded area from grayish back to black.

 

[ocean_glocker]

You put put that Legion in a Serpa? At least it wasn't a nylon holster lol

Yup, it's the only OWB paddle holster I really like and they're affordable.Unlike the iwb holsters I'm shopping. I can't afford or really like the high speed operator OWB holsters

 

[ocean_glocker]

I cut mine with a hack saw and used a metal file to smooth up and shape the cut. Followed up with heating with a lighter and buffing with a heavy cloth to smooth it up and darken the sanded area from grayish back to black.

I have some files and think I have a hack saw in my workshop... I know what I'm doing tomorrow.

 

[Redneck1919]

Isn't that a reinforcement edge on the bottom? Will not be as stiff when you are done.

 

[mojo]

Just a thought OG, but since it is owb carry is the extra 3/4 inch really going to get in the way? I think what you have here is a justifiable reason to go out and purchase a p226 to go along with the 229. just saying....

 

[CQB27]

Use a tile saw. You will get a straight cut, and the water will keep the plastic cool and prevent melting.