Kydex and finish wear

BIGSAM · August 30th, 2007, 06:09 PM

I want an MTAC but my smith has warned me of finish damage from Kydex. That pushes me into leather but the wait is rediculous.
Does anyone have any pics of finish wear from Kydex so I can decide.
Any written experiences would help too. Thanks. Sam.

ront · August 30th, 2007, 06:30 PM

Any holster is going to show wear over time, but I would probably disagree with your smith.
A properly made Kydex holster will probably have less wear on you gun. A leather holster will, over time, collect grit on the inside of the holster. This grit will wear on your gun. The kydex holster can just be wiped clean. The MTAC is different because it has both materials, but has the smooth side of the leather toward your gun.
If this is a carry gun, IMHO, wear shows use and that is not a bad thing.

Ron

BIGSAM · August 30th, 2007, 07:27 PM

Roger that Ront...Thanks for the info.

Pete10 · August 30th, 2007, 07:43 PM

I am a custom kydex holster maker. I tell all my customers to use a silicone cloth on both the holster and weapon surfaces. Does wonders for reducing finish wear. The same would help with a leather holster as well.

sass20485 · August 30th, 2007, 08:02 PM

+1 on what RONT said. ANY holster is eventually going to put some wear on your gun. Just get comfortable with the fact your carry gun is a tool, not a museum piece. Use it and it will eventually show some wear.

Chooie · August 30th, 2007, 08:35 PM

+1 for all - carry guns get used, no two ways about it. I like polymer/stainless for that reason.

BIGSAM · August 30th, 2007, 08:40 PM

Thanks for all the info members!!
I find the way I'm leaning is totally supported.

Thanks. Sam.

BIGSAM · August 30th, 2007, 08:42 PM

Pete10 how often would you recommend a wipe down?

And, are there any caveats with the silicone and Gunkote?

Harold Fastwaker · August 30th, 2007, 08:58 PM

I'm not going to lie. I think my HK is sexier with finish wear then it was when I bought it new.

Granted a nice custom 1911 wont look to good with the same wear.

DirtDawg · August 30th, 2007, 10:21 PM

I worry about finish wear w/40XD-C, the finish is so crappy in the 1st place.

I use silicone spray in all the kydex holsters and like the feel of the draw. Having said that-nothing beats a well made leather holster for fit & feel.

IMHO

August 30th, 2007, 06:09 PM	#1
BIGSAM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 140	Kydex and finish wear I want an MTAC but my smith has warned me of finish damage from Kydex. That pushes me into leather but the wait is rediculous. Does anyone have any pics of finish wear from Kydex so I can decide. Any written experiences would help too. Thanks. Sam.

August 30th, 2007, 06:30 PM	#2
ront Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 611	Any holster is going to show wear over time, but I would probably disagree with your smith. A properly made Kydex holster will probably have less wear on you gun. A leather holster will, over time, collect grit on the inside of the holster. This grit will wear on your gun. The kydex holster can just be wiped clean. The MTAC is different because it has both materials, but has the smooth side of the leather toward your gun. If this is a carry gun, IMHO, wear shows use and that is not a bad thing. Ron __________________ Shine on... S&W M&P .40 Compact Taurus Raging Bull .454 Casull Kel Tec P3AT; Walther P22 Mossberg 500 Persuader http://kdholsters.com/

August 30th, 2007, 08:35 PM	#6
Chooie Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,783	+1 for all - carry guns get used, no two ways about it. I like polymer/stainless for that reason. __________________ -Joe Quando omni flunkus, moritati. Virginia Citizens Defense League Rustburg, VA Volunteer Rescue Squad

August 30th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#8
BIGSAM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 140	Pete10 how often would you recommend a wipe down? And, are there any caveats with the silicone and Gunkote? Last edited by BIGSAM; August 30th, 2007 at 08:44 PM.. Reason: Better viewing

August 30th, 2007, 10:21 PM	#10
DirtDawg Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sunnyville Posts: 598	I worry about finish wear w/40XD-C, the finish is so crappy in the 1st place. I use silicone spray in all the kydex holsters and like the feel of the draw. Having said that-nothing beats a well made leather holster for fit & feel. IMHO __________________ Why is it that you always find things at the last place you looked? Because when you find something-you stop looking-Mooch

August 30th, 2007, 07:27 PM	#3
BIGSAM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 140	Roger that Ront...Thanks for the info.

August 30th, 2007, 07:43 PM	#4
Pete10 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 37	I am a custom kydex holster maker. I tell all my customers to use a silicone cloth on both the holster and weapon surfaces. Does wonders for reducing finish wear. The same would help with a leather holster as well.

August 30th, 2007, 08:02 PM	#5
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	+1 on what RONT said. ANY holster is eventually going to put some wear on your gun. Just get comfortable with the fact your carry gun is a tool, not a museum piece. Use it and it will eventually show some wear.

August 30th, 2007, 08:40 PM	#7
BIGSAM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 140	Thanks for all the info members!! I find the way I'm leaning is totally supported. Thanks. Sam.

August 30th, 2007, 08:58 PM	#9
Harold Fastwaker Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US of A Posts: 248	I'm not going to lie. I think my HK is sexier with finish wear then it was when I bought it new. Granted a nice custom 1911 wont look to good with the same wear.

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