Wasabi

I've been tossing around the idea of a new tuckable IWB holster for my Kimber Ultra CDP II and am looking at getting a MTAC and/or a K&D Dakota Defender. Which is better in terms of holster wear, kydex or leather? If I get and keep the MTAC, I may get another body for a G29 down the road. Is kydex or leather harder on poly frames?

Thanks for any input.

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retsupt99

Although either would work, I keep my Ultra in a Fist #1A IWB leather holster. Leather is more comfortable for IWB...OMO...I would also add the body protector of any leather holster to assist in keeping the gun away form the T-shirt (or skin if no T...no skin touch for me though).

Stay armed...I prefer leather holsters...stay safe!

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sass20485

The Mtac has a leather backer that rides against your body, the kydex does not contact you. It is VERY comfortable.

You can buy additional kydex bodies for the Mtac, just check to see which guns they'll fit. Any holster is going to eventually show some wear on your gun.

grady

Kydex put a 1/4" scratch on my slide almost immediately. It's leather or fabric for me now.

PaulJ

I got one plain kydex and it is not very comfortable to wear. The MTAC is a 'mix' and much better. Leather only holsters sometimes don't have the "click" to ensure the weapon is safely stowed. (The MTAC doesn't have much of it... but a bit)

Haven't had any scratches on my Glock yet.

1911packer

My rule of thumb is: Plastic gun, plastic holster. Steel gun, leather holster.

I have heard (besides Grady) that Kydex is a bit prone to scratching.

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morintp

I have a kydex holster for my 4506, and it put some scuff marks on the slide, which I thought would be tough to do with stainless. The leather holster I have for my 229 has only put minor marks on the blueing, and hasn't worn it down in any place.

Any holster will eventually leave marks on a gun, but IMO, kydex seems a bit more rough, not as much give and that tends to make it scuff up a gun a little quicker and more aggressively. But that's just my experience with my guns.

Wasabi

Thanks for the replies everyone,

Sorry, I just realized that I posted this in the wrong forum. Mods, can you move this over to the holster forum?

Yeah, I realize the MTAC has the leather backing and that I can swap-out kydex bodies for other guns later. That versatility and the fact it is available now are two great things about it. I thought I'd order the Dakota Defender now and buy the MTAC to hold me over until it's done. They're probably both very comfortable since there will be leather between me and the holster. I'm more concerned about long-term, which will put _more_ wear on my pistols, the kydex bodies or leather? It sounds like the leather is the way to go but will the MTAC kydex cause any major wear on my Ultra CDP II (or later on a G29) while I wait on the Dakota Defender? If so, I can get something like a High Noon Split Decision in the meantime instead. Just trying to take care of my babies you know.

BTW, does anyone know anything about the anti-sweat panel that is offered by K&D? Does it take any away from the comfortable suede internal lining? I'm in Florida and will be sweating a lot at times. Most of those times the holster will be up against bare skin and a t-shirt/golf shirt over it.

Thanks again for the input.

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archer51

Actually my first choice is horsehide, followed by leather. Not into plastic guns or holsters.

Rustynuts

Kydex wears the finish faster than leather.