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Holsters. Leather vs Kydex. #6128878 01/10/16 08:26 PM
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I'm leaning toward leather as I think it would be less wear on the firearm.

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Actually leather probably wears more on gun finishes than kydex unless the kydex has burrs on the edges. Leather can trap dirt and debris.

That being said I wear leather.

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Re: Holsters. Leather vs Kydex. [Re: Cool Mo D] #6128965 01/10/16 09:19 PM
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I prefer leather. Kydex feels cheap to me, but that's just my opinion.

Re: Holsters. Leather vs Kydex. [Re: Cool Mo D] #6128979 01/10/16 09:31 PM
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I carry kydex exclusively and was also a kydex holster maker for a while.

I carry everyday in Kydex and my gun looks new compared some others before I've carried in leather. But it was a 1911 I carried in leather and a Glock in Kydex. Maybe that's the reason it hasn't worn.



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Leather for a little more comfort for me

Re: Holsters. Leather vs Kydex. [Re: KRoyal] #6129127 01/10/16 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted By: KRoyal
I carry everyday in Kydex and my gun looks new compared some others before I've carried in leather. But it was a 1911 I carried in leather and a Glock in Kydex. Maybe that's the reason it hasn't worn.


Yep, Glocks are so ugly even Kydex won't touch 'em! rofl


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Re: Holsters. Leather vs Kydex. [Re: Cool Mo D] #6129156 01/10/16 11:04 PM
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Leather will wear the muzzle more in my experience. All a matter of preference. (To me) Leather looks cooler but is not "cooler" when wearing. I open carry in kydex/polymer and conceal in leather. Again its all in the eye of the beholder. But I do think leather is harder on the blueing and muzzle

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Originally Posted By: Big Fitz
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I carry everyday in Kydex and my gun looks new compared some others before I've carried in leather. But it was a 1911 I carried in leather and a Glock in Kydex. Maybe that's the reason it hasn't worn.


Yep, Glocks are so ugly even Kydex won't touch 'em! rofl



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Traditionalist here, leather.

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I'm carrying a G26 in a Stealth Gear IWB holster and love it compared to the leather backed holsters I've had before. It uses a special backing material that is vented and breathable and very comfortable. It doesn't get sweaty and chafe skin like leather can. It is by far the most comfortable holster I've worn.

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Originally Posted By: Big Fitz
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I carry everyday in Kydex and my gun looks new compared some others before I've carried in leather. But it was a 1911 I carried in leather and a Glock in Kydex. Maybe that's the reason it hasn't worn.


Yep, Glocks are so ugly even Kydex won't touch 'em! rofl



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Either will wear the finish off of your gun. I like kydex for speed.


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Plastic guns get plastic holsters

metal guns get lined leather by Tucker

Leather for show, Kydex for GO.

Or a lined Kydex...hybrid from Tucker or Wilson


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Hybrid IWB with leather inside for comfort, but Kydex to hold the gun in place. Prefer two belt clips to keep the holster from moving and needing to adjusted. OWB would be a whole different approach.

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I can't imagine a leather holster tearing or breaking throughout a lifetime of use, but any synthetic or plastic? No confidence.


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I'm just razzin' you KRoyal. For the record, I acknowledge Glock is the best overall combat pistol design (just threw up in my mouth a little bit) but I just can't get used to that funky grip angle. I've really grown to like the Springfield XD and now have a XDm and it is the fajizzle for me. For EDC I've gone with the S&W Bodyguard 380 in a pocket and working up to the Shield for IWB.

MacDaddy21, I like the idea of the breathable backing of the Stealth Gear and will check it out. Still new to carrying so not dialed in yet.


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Re: Holsters. Leather vs Kydex. [Re: Cool Mo D] #6131240 01/12/16 01:14 AM
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up yea I know you're messing with me. I love the Glock grip angle, shoot them really well.

River rider think you might have that backwards. Sweat enough on a leather holster and have enough wear on it sooner or later the leather will get brittle and begin to rip just like leather truck seats and belts. I've worked with a lot of kydex and it has never broken ever. You can cut it or course, but it won't break. Kydex will give you a lifetime of use.


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Big Fitz, you definitely can't go wrong with a Stealth Gear rig. They are top notch and just ridiculously comfortable all the time. Its the only holster out there with this awesome fabric.

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River rider think you might have that backwards. Sweat enough on a leather holster and have enough wear on it sooner or later the leather will get brittle and begin to rip just like leather truck seats and belts. I've worked with a lot of kydex and it has never broken ever. You can cut it or course, but it won't break. Kydex will give you a lifetime of use.



I agree that leather has to be maintained, but do you have a 50-year old Kydex holster you could show me?

I've seen, handled, and used 50-year old leather. I know it is still serviceable. Maybe in about 2050 I'll feel the same about Kydex and I'll remember what KRoyal said. But then again I might not remember much at all.
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I'm leaning toward leather as I think it would be less wear on the firearm.



Nothing but leather here.


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I chose Kydex, because leather AIWB holsters just don't do the trick for me. This guy makes the best kydex products on the market. JM Custom Kydex

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I used kydex when it first came out, and even made a few specialty holsters with it, like a shotgun scabbard, but it's all leather for me now. I've used a leather IWB holster for multiple deployments, and with minimal care, my sidearm is still doing well. When you get enough body oils soaking in that it starts turning black, put a drop of Dawn dish soap on it and a little water before scrubbing lightly. Rinse off, let dry, then apply a coat of Sno-Seal. I do this at the end of every deployment and after more than a year in the desert, and 12-18 hours/day against my skin, it is still going strong. I'm partial to J.W. O'Rourke Leather.


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I have horse gear, saddles and bridles, that are over 60 years old. They have been exposed to sweat, oils, rain, blood, ultraviolet sun, freezing weather, hot dusty barns. They have been used for hard work and if you have ever spent time working cattle you know what comfort you need and also place your life in the product. They have been stressed much more than anyone will ever stress a holster.
If a gun can't hold up to leather then get another gun.
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