The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Should I keep my pistol in a leather holster?

Dfariswheel · July 26, 2012, 07:13 PM

There are two major reasons not to store a gun in a holster.

1. The leather attracts and holds moisture from the air and in conjunction with the chemicals it was tanned with can rust the metal.
Also, the leather will wear the guns finish more.

2. Leaving a gun in a quality, fitted holster will stretch the leather causing the gun to no longer fit properly. Since the gun will be able to move around in the holster more, the finish will wear faster.

July 26, 2012, 07:13 PM	#4
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 6,590	There are two major reasons not to store a gun in a holster. 1. The leather attracts and holds moisture from the air and in conjunction with the chemicals it was tanned with can rust the metal. Also, the leather will wear the guns finish more. 2. Leaving a gun in a quality, fitted holster will stretch the leather causing the gun to no longer fit properly. Since the gun will be able to move around in the holster more, the finish will wear faster.