Burdette holster for Hellcat RDP

[oktom]

I have a Burdette holster for a Hellcat OSP and it fits great.
Just bought a Hellcat RPD. The comp at the front of the firearm prevents it from being inserted completely into the holster.
I did email Burdette but never received a reply.
I want to reshape the holster slightly at the bottom end so that the comp will completely seat in the holster.
The comp will extend past the leather but I don't think that will be an issue.
Any suggestions on how to soften and reshape the leather at the bottom half inch or so of the holster.
Has anyone done this?

 

[oktom]

Okay, I'll answer myself.
I wet the bottom .5 inch of the holster so it flexed a little.
Wrapped the comp with plastic, inserted the pistol in the holster. Voila...it went in as expected. The comp protrudes about 5/8 inch from the end of the holster.
Perfect.

 

[Sld1959]

Okay, I'll answer myself.
I wet the bottom .5 inch of the holster so it flexed a little.
Wrapped the comp with plastic, inserted the pistol in the holster. Voila...it went in as expected. The comp protrudes about 5/8 inch from the end of the holster.
Perfect.

That's basically how I mold my sheaths for the knives I make. Except I rub grease over the blade first because I had one carbon blade rust while it was drying overnight.

 

[BobM]

Okay, I'll answer myself.
I wet the bottom .5 inch of the holster so it flexed a little.
Wrapped the comp with plastic, inserted the pistol in the holster. Voila...it went in as expected. The comp protrudes about 5/8 inch from the end of the holster.
Perfect.

Welcome to the forum oktom,
Many good people here a few other assorted creatures and lots to explore, is a good place, have a great time!
Glad you got your holster adjustment figured out quickly. Wrapping gun with plastic while sitting in damp holster is a plus.