Thread: How to break in leather holster
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Old March 2nd, 2008, 06:12 PM   #2
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Just purchased my first OWB leather holster (Don Hume) for my p229. Leather is very stiff and tight. Looking for advice on how to it break in.

Should I use neatsfoot oil on the leather, or would it be bad for the gun?
You should NOT use neatsfoot oil on your holster. Never.

Break it in by repetitive drawing of the (empty) pistol from the holster. Give it time. It'll get there.
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