Answers.Body: <p>Three 1x1 plates, two 1x1 round bricks, and one 1x1 plate with clip.</p>
  
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Answers.Text: It's also possible to do this with regular legs, even if it's not strictly "legal" - there will be an unsightly gap between the legs and holster.
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Answers.Body: <p>It's kinda chunky, but the best I can come up with is <a href="https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=42446&amp;idColor=88" rel="noreferrer">42446</a> + <a href="https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=2555&amp;idColor=88" rel="noreferrer">2555</a>:</p>
  
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  <p>It would leave a half-plate gap on one side if they only have 1 holster though, but at-least you keep the regular minifig legs.</p>
  
  <p><strong>NOTE:</strong> This probably wouldn't be considered a "legal" connection, due to the semi-octagonal shape of the leg connectors. It's definitely possible to put these pieces together, but it puts a bit of strain on the ring of the thin piece.</p>
  
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Answers.Text: Just call the gap "the belt buckle."
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Answers.Text: Wow looks fantastic, but the neck holes might be too small to fit onto the minifigure leg studs (which are square-ish).
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Answers.Text: @Pubby Great question! I had to build it in real life to check on this. It kinda fits, but puts a bit of strain on the piece.
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Body: <p>Is there a way to create a holster of some sort so you could attach a LEGO pistol to the side of a minifig, around the hips?</p>
  
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Comments.Text: You could use a piece of coloured paper and some glue/tape to make one to wedge between the torso and legs, similar to [these](https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=50581&name=Minifigure,%20Skirt%20Cloth%206%20Large%20Points%20(Grass)&category=%5BMinifigure,%20Body%20Wear%5D#T=C&C=36) kind of skirts.
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Tags: <building><minifigures>
Title: How can you make a hip holster for minifigs?
UserDisplayName: Monte Gardner
ThreadText: # How can you make a hip holster for minifigs?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2020-03-02)
  
  Is there a way to create a holster of some sort so you could attach a LEGO pistol to the side of a minifig, around the hips?
  
  **Tags:** building, minifigures
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_1**: You could use a piece of coloured paper and some glue/tape to make one to wedge between the torso and legs, similar to [these](https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=50581&name=Minifigure,%20Skirt%20Cloth%206%20Large%20Points%20(Grass)&category=%5BMinifigure,%20Body%20Wear%5D#T=C&C=36) kind of skirts.  
  
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  ## 2 answers
  
  ### Answer by username_4 on 2020-03-03. Score: 23 | Accepted answer
  
  It's kinda chunky, but the best I can come up with is [42446](https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=42446&idColor=88) + [2555](https://www.bricklink.com/v2/catalog/catalogitem.page?P=2555&idColor=88):
  
  [![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/4rD9Ns.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/4rD9Ns.png) + [![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/JRWb7.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/JRWb7.png) =
  
  [![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/9oQnF.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/9oQnF.png)
  
  It would leave a half-plate gap on one side if they only have 1 holster though, but at-least you keep the regular minifig legs.
  
  **NOTE:** This probably wouldn't be considered a "legal" connection, due to the semi-octagonal shape of the leg connectors. It's definitely possible to put these pieces together, but it puts a bit of strain on the ring of the thin piece.
  
  [![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/WBtAP.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/WBtAP.jpg)
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_5**: Just call the gap "the belt buckle."  
  > **username_2**: Wow looks fantastic, but the neck holes might be too small to fit onto the minifigure leg studs (which are square-ish).  
  > **username_4**: @username_2 Great question! I had to build it in real life to check on this. It kinda fits, but puts a bit of strain on the piece.  
  
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  ### Answer by username_2 on 2020-03-03. Score: 23
  
  Three 1x1 plates, two 1x1 round bricks, and one 1x1 plate with clip.
  
  [![](https://i.sstatic.net/5wNsS.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/5wNsS.png)
  
  > **Comments:**
  > **username_3**: It's also possible to do this with regular legs, even if it's not strictly "legal" - there will be an unsightly gap between the legs and holster.  
  
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