MTAC VS Crossbreed holster - Page 6

MikeV99 · October 18th, 2008, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by los

Just placed an order for a CrossBreed SuperTuck, for my Kahr PM45. Mark promptly answered all my questions. One has to appreciate that kind of customer service.!!!!

I have had mine for a few months now for a PM9. Very pleased. It has started to conform to my body shape much like a glove. I hope you are as satisfied as many others.

Mike

dmorris68 · October 19th, 2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CEW58

+1 A bit of saddle soap helps speed up the break in process too!

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Originally Posted by CEW58

Mine squeaked a bit when I first got it. Rubbing some good saddle soap into it made it break in faster and solved the squeaking too.

You may already know this, but in case others don't: almost every holster maker warns against using saddle soap or any other treatment intended to soften leather. While good for shoes and baseball gloves, it's generally a bad idea for holsters. It softens the leather too much and makes it less durable. And while a hybrid like an MTAC or Crossbreed will be less effected since most of their shape and retention comes from kydex, it makes all-leather holsters lose their shape to the point of collapse, and also weakens their retention capability.

GWRedDragon · October 19th, 2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dmorris68

You may already know this, but in case others don't: almost every holster maker warns against using saddle soap or any other treatment intended to soften leather. While good for shoes and baseball gloves, it's generally a bad idea for holsters. It softens the leather too much and makes it less durable. And while a hybrid like an MTAC or Crossbreed will be less effected since most of their shape and retention comes from kydex, it makes all-leather holsters lose their shape to the point of collapse, and also weakens their retention capability.

Don't most leather holster makers include some sort of instructions to let people know about this? I know for sure that Galco included a little booklet with this information with each of their holsters that I bought.

When in doubt it is probably a good idea to read the instructions provided by the manufacturer

los · October 19th, 2008, 09:41 PM

I would suggest contacting the holster maker to obtain their recommendation. This way, if the holster is compromised as a result of the Maker's recommendation, responsibility falls back on them to replace or repair the subject holster at their cost.

Otherwise, any or all applicable warranties may be voided if the purchaser compromises the holster without first consulting with the Maker.

Just my 2 copper lincolns.

-Jimmy

mtcraigco · October 20th, 2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dmorris68

You may already know this, but in case others don't: almost every holster maker warns against using saddle soap or any other treatment intended to soften leather. While good for shoes and baseball gloves, it's generally a bad idea for holsters. It softens the leather too much and makes it less durable. And while a hybrid like an MTAC or Crossbreed will be less effected since most of their shape and retention comes from kydex, it makes all-leather holsters lose their shape to the point of collapse, and also weakens their retention capability.

What you have said is only true for all leather holsters where the holster must remain stiff and hard in order to maintain it's shape and hold the gun.

In the case of our design we WANT the backer to form to you and be a bit supple, that's part of the reason they are sooo comfortable.

You are not dealing with a traditional holster here and traditional recommendations in general do not apply

October 19th, 2008, 09:41 PM	#54
los Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 683	I would suggest contacting the holster maker to obtain their recommendation. This way, if the holster is compromised as a result of the Maker's recommendation, responsibility falls back on them to replace or repair the subject holster at their cost. Otherwise, any or all applicable warranties may be voided if the purchaser compromises the holster without first consulting with the Maker. Just my 2 copper lincolns. -Jimmy __________________ What we've got here is failure to communicate.

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