Kydex in the hot car

Cycler · June 28th, 2009, 09:07 AM

Just picked up a Crossbreed supertuck which is also my first holster that has any kydex in it.

I'm starting to cary more often now and this is going to mean I'll have to leave my gun and holster in the car more & more often. Does summertime heat in the car get hot enough to wreck the kydex?

Also, when I go to the range, I usually cary my gun there, shoot anywhere from two mags to 100 rounds then reload my defense ammo and re holster. Is the gun hot enough to soften the kydex at that point?

Thanks

98LSWON · June 28th, 2009, 09:21 AM

I don't think so, probably half of the interior of your car is some kind of plastic and it doesn't deform in the heat. Don't know for sure, but I bet it will be just fine.

SpiritOf76 · June 28th, 2009, 09:36 AM

I live in TN and another heat realted issue that I have heard of is that the car can get so hot during the day that if you store your weapon in it the ammo will actually expand to the point that it causes feeding issues. I know from experience that a metal frame handgun gets so hot during the day that it takes my entire hour commute home to get it cooled off. I am looking at storing my weapon in a lunch cooler during the day while I am at work.

mtcraigco · June 28th, 2009, 10:48 AM

Keep it under the seat or in another shaded place, and it'll be fine

100 rds won't get your gun hot enough to deform it either.

Cycler · June 28th, 2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtcraigco

Keep it under the seat or in another shaded place, and it'll be fine

100 rds won't get your gun hot enough to deform it either.

Thanks for the answer Mark and thanks for the speedy service! I wore it out yesterday and it's way more comfortable than my Galco IWB. I think it's a keeper!

wine6978 · June 28th, 2009, 05:32 PM

I can tell you do not leave the empty holster on the dash board. I did down here in south TX and came back and the kydex was deformed from what it was. The gun did not fit, I had to use a hair dryer to fix it.

GWRedDragon · June 28th, 2009, 08:13 PM

Earlier today I noticed this graphic on the Comp-Tac homepage:

So at least one holster maker does not recommend it

Holdcard · June 28th, 2009, 08:21 PM

I'm in Phoenix. My wife left her Crossbreed in the van which was in the sun. Her pistol still fits fine but one of the clips opened up a little. Was no problem to fix though.

I usually leave mine on even if I have to disarm. to avoid any problems.

Holdcards

autobahn · June 29th, 2009, 04:11 PM

I leave mine on too. That was one of my main reasons for going with Kydex holster, leave it on and it doesn't flatten.

automatic slim · June 29th, 2009, 04:38 PM

Kydex is plastic, and exposure to DIRECT sunlight will have an adverse effect of it. I would certainly never leave it lying on the seat or dashboard where it will certainly warp. Under the seat or even in the trunk would avoid the suns rays. If you have one of those shields for your window, that would make a big difference.

June 28th, 2009, 09:07 AM	#1
Cycler Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 150	Kydex in the hot car Just picked up a Crossbreed supertuck which is also my first holster that has any kydex in it. I'm starting to cary more often now and this is going to mean I'll have to leave my gun and holster in the car more & more often. Does summertime heat in the car get hot enough to wreck the kydex? Also, when I go to the range, I usually cary my gun there, shoot anywhere from two mags to 100 rounds then reload my defense ammo and re holster. Is the gun hot enough to soften the kydex at that point? Thanks

June 28th, 2009, 10:48 AM	#4
mtcraigco Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 249	Keep it under the seat or in another shaded place, and it'll be fine 100 rds won't get your gun hot enough to deform it either. __________________ Mark Craighead Owner/Founder CrossBreed Holsters LLC http://www.crossbreedholsters.com

June 28th, 2009, 05:32 PM	#6
wine6978 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kingsville, TX Posts: 161	I can tell you do not leave the empty holster on the dash board. I did down here in south TX and came back and the kydex was deformed from what it was. The gun did not fit, I had to use a hair dryer to fix it. __________________ You can't go through life being afraid!! Sig 229 .40, Taurus 605 .357, Keltec P32

June 28th, 2009, 08:13 PM	#7
GWRedDragon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,155	Earlier today I noticed this graphic on the Comp-Tac homepage: So at least one holster maker does not recommend it __________________ "Trust in God with hand on sword" -Inscription on my family's coat of arms from medieval England

June 28th, 2009, 08:21 PM	#8
Holdcard Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Phoenix, Az. Posts: 449	I'm in Phoenix. My wife left her Crossbreed in the van which was in the sun. Her pistol still fits fine but one of the clips opened up a little. Was no problem to fix though. I usually leave mine on even if I have to disarm. to avoid any problems. Holdcards __________________ If You Want To POPULATE Heaven You Have To PLUNDER Hell!! 4th Man Ministries

June 28th, 2009, 09:21 AM	#2
98LSWON Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, TX Posts: 78	I don't think so, probably half of the interior of your car is some kind of plastic and it doesn't deform in the heat. Don't know for sure, but I bet it will be just fine.

June 28th, 2009, 09:36 AM	#3
SpiritOf76 New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: TN Posts: 5	I live in TN and another heat realted issue that I have heard of is that the car can get so hot during the day that if you store your weapon in it the ammo will actually expand to the point that it causes feeding issues. I know from experience that a metal frame handgun gets so hot during the day that it takes my entire hour commute home to get it cooled off. I am looking at storing my weapon in a lunch cooler during the day while I am at work.

June 29th, 2009, 04:11 PM	#9
autobahn New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 6	I leave mine on too. That was one of my main reasons for going with Kydex holster, leave it on and it doesn't flatten.

June 29th, 2009, 04:38 PM	#10
automatic slim Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The western edge of The Confederacy Posts: 1,223	Kydex is plastic, and exposure to DIRECT sunlight will have an adverse effect of it. I would certainly never leave it lying on the seat or dashboard where it will certainly warp. Under the seat or even in the trunk would avoid the suns rays. If you have one of those shields for your window, that would make a big difference. __________________ "First gallant South Carolina nobly made the stand." Edge of Darkness

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