Uncle Mike’s Most Frequently Asked Holsters Questions
What is the biggest size chest that the Pro-Pak will work with?
Pro-Pak Series - Fits up to 50" chest, Thinner persons may prefer vertical model to avoid printing of the muzzle from the back. Sidekick Vertical Shoulder - Fits up to 50" chest, retention strap has snaps on both ends.
What keeps the firearm from moving around in the holsters?
Closed Cell Foam - Closed cell foam is what is commonly called memory foam. It will mold itself to the shape of the firearm carried in the holster.
I have a Glock pistol. What size holster do I need?
GunMate Holster line - All Glock and H&K firearms need to go into a large frame holster regardless of barrel length.
Can I wear an inside the pants holster in the small of my back?
Inside the waistband holsters - Also referred to as IWB or inside the pant holsters. It may be necessary for the individual to increase the pant size worn to accommodate the extra girth of the firearm and holster. None of our Inside the waistband holsters are to be worn in the small of the back. They are for standard right and left-hand draw only.
I replaced my pistol's front sight. Am I still able to use a sidebet/ baby bet holster?
If the sight stands taller than 1/4" it may interfere with a smooth draw. Sights - All holsters are designed around factory standard sights. Taller after market sights will compromise the fit of the firearm in the holster. Some firearms may come from the factory with taller sights already installed. These sights are not considered standard sights and may effect the fit the holster.
Uncle Mike’s Most Frequently Asked Swivel Questions
Swivel set 1461-2 ~ Bluing causes the adapter to be a hair too thick to fit into the barrel band on the forearm of the 10/22. Using a piece of sandpaper or a file to shave it down a bit, is fine.
Ruger - In the swivel fit chart under Ruger/Rifles/No.3 Single Shot Carbines: recommendation is the 1461-2. This set does not fit the No. 3 45-70.
1181-2 & 1161-2 - If the customer does not know if they have a 742 ADL or BDL, ask them to remove the factory forend bolt and measure the length of the shank. The 1181-2 ADL measures 2" and the 1161-2 BDL measures 2 1/2"
Uncle Mike’s Most Frequently Asked Holsters Questions
What is the biggest size chest that the Pro-Pak will work with?
Pro-Pak Series - Fits up to 50" chest, Thinner persons may prefer vertical model to avoid printing of the muzzle from the back. Sidekick Vertical Shoulder - Fits up to 50" chest, retention strap has snaps on both ends.
What keeps the firearm from moving around in the holsters?
Closed Cell Foam - Closed cell foam is what is commonly called memory foam. It will mold itself to the shape of the firearm carried in the holster.
I have a Glock pistol. What size holster do I need?
GunMate Holster line - All Glock and H&K firearms need to go into a large frame holster regardless of barrel length.
Can I wear an inside the pants holster in the small of my back?
Inside the waistband holsters - Also referred to as IWB or inside the pant holsters. It may be necessary for the individual to increase the pant size worn to accommodate the extra girth of the firearm and holster. None of our Inside the waistband holsters are to be worn in the small of the back. They are for standard right and left-hand draw only.
I replaced my pistol's front sight. Am I still able to use a sidebet/ baby bet holster?
If the sight stands taller than 1/4" it may interfere with a smooth draw. Sights - All holsters are designed around factory standard sights. Taller after market sights will compromise the fit of the firearm in the holster. Some firearms may come from the factory with taller sights already installed. These sights are not considered standard sights and may effect the fit the holster.
Uncle Mike’s Most Frequently Asked Swivel Questions
Swivel set 1461-2 ~ Bluing causes the adapter to be a hair too thick to fit into the barrel band on the forearm of the 10/22. Using a piece of sandpaper or a file to shave it down a bit, is fine.
Ruger - In the swivel fit chart under Ruger/Rifles/No.3 Single Shot Carbines: recommendation is the 1461-2. This set does not fit the No. 3 45-70.
1181-2 & 1161-2 - If the customer does not know if they have a 742 ADL or BDL, ask them to remove the factory forend bolt and measure the length of the shank. The 1181-2 ADL measures 2" and the 1161-2 BDL measures 2 1/2"
