What holsters dont scratch your gun?
Leather holsters are usually softer and break in to reduce the amount of force needed to draw the firearm from the holster. We suggest choosing a leather holster that is lined with a very soft and smooth leather, which generally reduces and/or eliminates the threat of abrasive friction.
FAQ #1 Do Kydex Holsters Scratch My Gun? - YouTube
A carbon fiber gun holster won't warp when left on a hot dashboard, won't scratch when navigating through brush, won't shrink in water, and won't become brittle in sub-zero temperatures.
The polymer holster has good flexibility, not as hard as Kydex material, and the material is smooth, which will not scratch the gun.
It really comes down to personal preference which is better. Kydex holsters come out on top when it comes to retention and reholstering. Leather holsters take the crown when it comes to comfort and style.
Kydex can wear against the finish on your gun, particularly around edges and corners. Kydex is extremely lightweight and less expensive than leather. Leather holsters were good enough for Tombstone and the rest of the west, and they're still good enough for many people.
Leather is softer and more comfortable compared to most other materials. This makes it an even better option for pocket holsters and inside the waistband holsters. IWB holsters hold tightly to the body. Leather doesn't rub or chafe the skin.
The short answer is – Don't store your gun in your holster. Even though Tucker Gunleather uses Hermann Oak veg. tanned leather that's PH balanced for gun contact, we do not recommend long term storage of a side arm in a holster, especially if you did not purchase the holster from Tucker Gunleather.
Both are strong and durable. You can get Kydex sheets with different thicknesses. Injection Molded Polymer allows the manufacturer to customize the thickness and print to specific and different measurements within the holster. This is something that Kydex is limited to.
Cow hide is the most popular choice for the construction of luggage, not only because of its availability but also because it is one of the heaviest of leathers. Full Grain cow leather is the best choice for luggage because of its strength and durability.
Can you stretch a leather holster?
How to relax a too tight, new leather holster. - YouTube
Leather, once worn and weakened over time, will fold, flop, smoosh and generally not perform like it used to. It just loses its shape, even if it still holds the gun. This is a safety hazard in addition to a loss of performance and should not be tolerated. Once this happens, decommission your leather holster.
A Kydex holster can last you a lifetime with proper cleaning and care, whereas a leather holster may last 5-10 years with regular wear.
A premium-quality leather holster should last a lifetime, as long as it is well-maintained. For more than four generations, 1791 Gunleather artisans have been handcrafting fine holsters that positively and reliably hold your firearm in leather you'll be proud to own.
A Kydex holster can last you a lifetime with proper cleaning and care, whereas a leather holster may last 5-10 years with regular wear.
Both are strong and durable. You can get Kydex sheets with different thicknesses. Injection Molded Polymer allows the manufacturer to customize the thickness and print to specific and different measurements within the holster. This is something that Kydex is limited to.
A general observation is that Kydex is hard and less comfortable. The tradeoff is that Kydex doesn't collapse on the draw, and reholstering is easy. Kydex holsters are affordable, even in the better designs. (Very cheap holsters are often just plastic and should be avoided.)
Kydex, invented in 1965, is a line of thermoplastic acrylic-polyvinyl chloride materials which gives the plastic rigidity. It also can be molded into various shapes. Kydex combines the properties of the acrylic (rigidity and formability) and the polyvinyl chloride (durability and chemical resistance) components.
