Smith & Wesson Model 41 Speed Holster

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I decided to design my own speed holster for my 41 since I couldn't find one that was scope-friendly. This is just the second revision, and it's looking pretty good so far. The pin for the barrel stay and leg strap lower are in place, as well as the top hook to go over the belt. It's getting closer to being perfect. Version 1 of the Model 41 holster has come out of the 3D printer, but I had a small issue at the top that I'm still trying to resolve. Overall, it was a great print, and I've reinforced the lower and upper parts to add much-needed rigidity and strength. Next up is creating a Velcro leg strap. The total print time was 13 hours and 30 minutes, and the overall fit is pretty good and secure. It also balances well. This holster was made with PLA Plastic, which should be rigid enough for its intended purpose. Note: When printing on my machine, I had to print vertically, but this caused a height control issue due to support sagging lower than the model, creating a height difference. To solve this problem, I created a more substantial support that can simply snap off. If you have a printer that can print larger than 370 mm and have to print vertically, I suggest using the support file. Note: I've uploaded the G-Code file for the supported holster, which has a 5-inch barrel. The material used is PLA, with a nozzle temperature of 230C and a bed temperature of 60C. The first layer height is 0.30 mm, and the layer height is 0.250 mm. I've used normal settings for speed, and the estimated print time is 18 hours.