I wish I hadn't mentioned the smart-prop technique. I find it ugly and annoying when used for something like armor. For a pistol in a holster, tho, it is the obvious choice; that way the end-user can re-parent the item to character's hand and actually draw it. I've had no problem switching off "bend" for various parts. Trouble is you have to isolate them; a non-bending part will tear if welded to a bending part (usually). And the exact following Poser imposes on conforming clothing is often not what a piece of armor or a scabard would do.