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McPhee demonstrates his method for breaking in and adjusting the fit of new holsters using Saran wrap. He shows how to test proper holster tension with a loaded magazine and the inverted gun test, and explains how to repeat the process if additional loosening is needed.

Key takeaways

  • McPhee’s technique for breaking in tight holsters involves wrapping the gun in Saran wrap, inserting it into the holster, and letting it sit overnight to gradually loosen the fit
  • McPhee tests holster tension by inserting a loaded magazine, inverting the holster, and shaking it—the gun should not fall out but should slide smoothly in and out
  • McPhee recommends repeating the Saran wrap process with additional layers if the holster remains too tight, and folds excess wrap toward the inside of the gun

Episode details: published September 11, 2017 · 13.3K views · 4:09 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. McPhee’s service stories are his own accounts, attributed to him — not independently verified. His tactical and firearms instruction is his doctrine, presented as his teaching — not legal or safety advice from Self Growth Videos.


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