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TXGunNut · July 14, 2011, 08:30 PM

Never had a quality holster that needed wetting. All have needed a break-in period but that was as much for the carrier as the leather. The only thing that I use to break in a holster is elbow grease. Unload the pistol, strap on the holster, chamber check (again!). After that it's holster, draw, acquire front sight, repeat. When you go from grip acquisition to front sight acquisition in a smooth, fluid motion you're off to a good start. After you achieve smooth, work on speed. It takes dozens, sometimes hundreds of draws for me to break in a holster but I'll let the holster maker to do all the wetting and fitting.
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July 14, 2011, 08:30 PM	#18
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	Never had a quality holster that needed wetting. All have needed a break-in period but that was as much for the carrier as the leather. The only thing that I use to break in a holster is elbow grease. Unload the pistol, strap on the holster, chamber check (again!). After that it's holster, draw, acquire front sight, repeat. When you go from grip acquisition to front sight acquisition in a smooth, fluid motion you're off to a good start. After you achieve smooth, work on speed. It takes dozens, sometimes hundreds of draws for me to break in a holster but I'll let the holster maker to do all the wetting and fitting. Welcome to polite society, WI! __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.