Preventing the blaster holster flipping around

[15117]

Hi guys when I have my blaster holsteret it tilts really annoying so how has you guys secured the holster on the leg ?

 

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[Addertime[TK]]

How is it attached to your belt? Can you show us a pic?

[15117]

It's not at the belt that the problem is it's more from the belt and down it twist and looking odd like this picture. My suit is from RS


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[Locitus[Admin]]

In the movie, Han and Luke had white elastic bands attached to the bottom of the holster going around the leg.

[15117]

In the movie, Han and Luke had white elastic bands attached to the bottom of the holster going around the leg.

Movie acccurate

[Locitus[Admin]]

Your other choice is basically not to use the holster during trooping, because it sucks at being a holster. Alternatively could get a new holster of some really thick and hard leather, that would help.

[Addertime[TK]]

Hmm... yes, I agree with Locitus. Thicker leather.

Can we see the attachment side? 

Edited August 29, 2017 by Addertime

[15117]

Hmm... yes, I agree with Locitus. Thicker leather.
Can we see the attachment side? 

Will post a Photo when I get back from work thicker leather could be an option.


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[Locitus[Admin]]

[15117]

Haha that's awesome that picture

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[Schmetterhemd[TK]]

Interesting question 15117.
And never noticed the white elastic in Episode IV

 

Perhaps some velcro could also help holding the holster in position without visible straps like the elastics in the film.

I don't know how durable this would be, but I would give it a try if you want to holster your blaster and move around.

[mikidymac[TK]]

How deep is your holster? I have the very rigid Anovos one and the blaster fits very deep keeping the CG low. Also the very stiff Tkittle bell helped immensely.

[Robotster[TK]]

I noticed that when I put my best blaster in the holster, it did the same exact thing as your picture.  It is basically a combination of two problems, and both need to be addressed before the tilt/flop issue is resolved.  First:  Many holsters are made of very thin material.  Thicker holster material is absolutely necessary to stiffen the holster.  Second: Most blasters, when loaded into the holster, are top-heavy causing them to flop and/or tilt.  I recently built an DLT-19 rifle.  My standard "carry" blaster is a very nice design and has some heft to it.  It flopped over in the holster even though I upgraded my holster.  Since the blaster should be in the holster when carrying the rifle, I needed a solution.  So I purchased a very inexpensive blaster (Hasbro?) and painted/weathered it.  It looks just fine in the holster and weighs just a few ounces and sits in the holster perfectly.  

Edited June 10, 2018 by Robotster