Kydex

[Woody1960]

I am thinking of maybe getting oa holster with Kydex and was wondering if anybody has had a problem with Kydex leaving marks or wear spots on your firearm with it? Thanks.

 

[Phillip Gain]

Any holster - kydex, nylon, or leather - will leave wear marks on your gun to some degree. This is most pronounced when the firearm has applied finishes, like bluing, nickel plate, cerakote or whatever.

If you want a gun to stay pretty...get one made of stainless steel, in a brushed finish. Otherwise, leave it in the safe in a plush case. (Not very fun or useful, but it will stay pretty that way.)

 

[Ernesto Mejia]

Yep it does Woody! Just remember its a tool, not a love affair with something pretty. I have a Crossbread for my G26 and the finish is rubbing off because of my draw practice. Just remeber why you have it...

 

[Woody1960]

Thanks guys, I was afraid of that...

 

[msg51]

Woody, any holster will, eventually show wear on your gun. I have used Kydex for about 2 years. My first one was from Blackhawk, but they are no longer in business. I just recieved one from FIST holsters, so far it is great. There is not a lot of excess leather, they add about 1/8" to the thickness, if you carry IWB. They are simple, very light weight and very comfortable. I don't notice mine if I'm carrying small (Kahr pm9, s&w 640). I have one for my g26 and it is barely noticeable. I have tried a drawer full of holsters, even crossbreed, and non fits the bill like the FIST or Blackhawk. I just ordered one for my Chiappa Rhino. I don't think you can go wrong with either of these.

 

[G26]

I use the Raven Concealment with my G26 and have found it to be great.

 

[72cinjin]

Better Half and I both use Kholsters. Products The Kydex does leave "wear" marks, but nothing like scratches or anything serious. But the tip of my barrel looks a heck of a lot more "used" (grayish) from firing then the marks left from the Kholster.

 

[Mobuck]

I carry a Ruger KP95(stainless/synthetic) in a Kydex full time. It definately shows the wear on the frame from contact and where the retention surfaces grip the trigger guard. I would never put a gun I couldn't accept some finish wear showing in a Kydex holster. The Ruger is a working gun and will never be a showoff piece. In fact I hadn't paid much attention to the marking until last weekend when I was showing the Ruger to a person who was interested in a carry pistol. He commented on the somewhat unsightly marking and I looked at it closer. It is what it is and the holster provides me with the level of retention vs. accessibility that I expect.

 

[kudzu]

A different perspective...

I understand where you are coming from - I like pretty, too.

You will, however, enjoy owning, carrying and shooting you EDC more (less angst) when you come to terms with it being a tool that will naturally wear out and eventually be replaced.

If you are going to trust yourself and a gun in potentially life-threatening situations, you need to practice regularly and that is going to cause more than scuff marks to the finish!

 

[snatale42]

Thanks guys, I was afraid of that...

Don't concern yourself with it, It takes a while to show, and even then it's not that bad (assuming it's a good finish). You can always have a slide re-coated. Your daily carry will always be more beat up than the safe/range guns, no way around it.

 

[Woody1960]

Yep, I like them all to stay pretty.
I cant carry at work, so my leather holster works well for the times I do carry.It hasnt left any marks on the SR9c since owning it.About a year now. I was looking at the Old Faithful kit holsters.I like the way they fit from waht I have seen. And you cant beat the price. Looks like they would be a great IWB. I used to carry a SP101 in SS and that thing could take a licking and never show it. Guess I am worried about the new Ruger to much. LOL Thanks for help guys.

 

[snatale42]

I was looking at the Old Faithful kit holsters.I like the way they fit from waht I have seen. And you cant beat the price. Looks like they would be a great IWB.

You would be correct with that assumption. Very Happy with My Old Faithfuls. I've had more than a few IWB's. I'm always trying to find the "Perfect" one.

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