Paddle Holster Fit?

[Harleyrider]

I have a Galco Matrix paddle holster for my CM-9. The paddle has a fairly steep curve, which causes the front and back corners to dig into my hip. The paddle is made of plastic. Do you think I could flatten the paddle out just by heating it for a while with a hair dryer? I thought I should ask before risking my wife's wrath for burning out her hair dryer.

If the hair dryer approach won't/doesn't work, does anyone have a Plan B? TIA.

[Harleyrider]

Well, I tried pouring boiling water on the paddle while pressing it flat on the bottom of a sink with a pair of tongs. It helped a bit. I might have to try some repeat applications. I wish the Galco were nearly as comfortable as the Fobus I have for my .380's...

[Bawanna]

I think the paddle might be plastic rather than kydex but I can't swear to that. I don't know if a hair dryer would put out quite enough heat. A heat gun would do it or you might put it in a toaster over, not sure I'd risk the main house oven and let it heat up. It should actually try to straighten itself out. I know it will if it's kydex, but again I think it's something else.

I don't recall if you can remove the paddle part or not, that would be best.

A plan B in my mind would be to narrow up the paddle and just cut off a little bit of the offending curve. Many paddle holsters just have too much paddle in my book. I haven't looked at the matrix in awhile though so I can't say on that one.

[Harleyrider]

Plan B sounds like a great idea --- thanks!

[Bawanna]

Plan B sounds like a great idea --- thanks!

Let me know if it works for you. The last great idea I had was in 1968 and the jury is still out on that one. I'd like just one success ya know?

[Harleyrider]

LOL! Will do

[Harleyrider]

OK, I'll say it publicly: You are a boy genius! The paddle was way too thick to be able to scissors, so I grabbed some tin snips and performed a little surgery. Then I took some sandpaper to smooth it out, and it works! I haven't tried wearing it all day, but I put it on for a few minutes, and the problem seems to be cured. And you are right: the paddle was way bigger than it needed to be. Even post-surgery, the paddle is still bigger than the one on my Fobus. Thank you!!

[Bawanna]

I'm contacting my stone cutter immediately and having him add.

"Bawanna had one plan that worked." I'm so euphoric (that means happy Jocko).

I better bleed off a little so my head don't swell none.

I'm seriously glad it worked for you.