Squeaky gunleather?

BoneDigger · October 17, 2007, 12:48 PM

Anybody know how to reduce/eliminate the squeak of holster on belt for a new OWB holster (Don Hume)?

Todd

TNFrank · October 17, 2007, 01:13 PM

Spray it with some Ballistol, that'll help.

nemesis · October 17, 2007, 01:22 PM

Don't use oil, grease, lard, mink oil, bear fat or other liquids on leather unless you intend to have a nice soft leather sock.

I don't know why it would squeak, I haven't seen that in years. Is the squeak coming from the belt and holster rubbing? Try some wax or shoe polish on the offending areas.

If the holster is generating the sound by itself, try working some talcum powder into the seams and see if that helps.

Galco sells a product called Leather Lotion and that may help but I can't guarantee it.

Honestly, I can remember the last time I dealt with a squeaky holster and I know who made it but that was a lot of years ago.

Shooters Plus · October 17, 2007, 11:30 PM

I had a Galco that would squeak all the time. It turned out to be the leather holster against leather belt causing it. I switched to a Wilderness nylon belt and was squeak free.

Good luck.

Erik · October 17, 2007, 11:54 PM

Apply some talcum powder where they meet.

BillCA · October 18, 2007, 12:54 AM

For belt/holster creaks and squeaks, simply a few drops of candle wax dripped in the belt slots of the holster usually takes care of that. Of course old timers will remember when new duty gear always creaked and groaned.

chris in va · October 19, 2007, 03:16 PM

Mine squeaks where the gun rubs, not the belt. I tried some powder which helps, but still a little noisy.

TxPhantom · October 20, 2007, 05:25 PM

I recieved my new DeSantis Speed Scabbard yesterday from S & W and naturally had to wear it around the house to see how it felt (it felt great!) and did notice some minor squeeking but thought it would go away with use. Thank's for the question and the answers received.
I was delighted to find the DeSantis fit both my MP compact and My full sized MP 40 caliber pistols. Links to pictures below;

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...eedHolster.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...ster10-20-.jpg

October 17, 2007, 12:48 PM	#1
BoneDigger Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2005 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 660	Squeaky gunleather? Anybody know how to reduce/eliminate the squeak of holster on belt for a new OWB holster (Don Hume)? Todd

October 17, 2007, 01:22 PM	#3
nemesis Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2002 Location: Texas, on the border Posts: 846	Don't use oil, grease, lard, mink oil, bear fat or other liquids on leather unless you intend to have a nice soft leather sock. I don't know why it would squeak, I haven't seen that in years. Is the squeak coming from the belt and holster rubbing? Try some wax or shoe polish on the offending areas. If the holster is generating the sound by itself, try working some talcum powder into the seams and see if that helps. Galco sells a product called Leather Lotion and that may help but I can't guarantee it. Honestly, I can remember the last time I dealt with a squeaky holster and I know who made it but that was a lot of years ago. __________________ Packin' Heat Leather Company Galco Distributor & Bianchi Dealer McAllen, Texas USA

October 17, 2007, 11:30 PM	#4
Shooters Plus Member Join Date: October 6, 2007 Location: MS Posts: 84	I had a Galco that would squeak all the time. It turned out to be the leather holster against leather belt causing it. I switched to a Wilderness nylon belt and was squeak free. Good luck. __________________ www.shootersplus.com Guns for Sale! Glock, Colt, Ruger, Sig Sauer, Springfield, Smith & Wesson, HK and many more! Wilson Combat 1911 parts and accessories

October 17, 2007, 11:54 PM	#5
Erik Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: America Posts: 3,479	Apply some talcum powder where they meet. __________________ Meriam Webster's: Main Entry: ci·vil·ian Pronunciation: \sə-ˈvil-yən also -ˈvi-yən\, Function: noun, Date: 14th century, 1: a specialist in Roman or modern civil law, 2 a: one not on active duty in the armed services or not on a police or firefighting force b: outsider 1, — civilian adjective

October 18, 2007, 12:54 AM	#6
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	For belt/holster creaks and squeaks, simply a few drops of candle wax dripped in the belt slots of the holster usually takes care of that. Of course old timers will remember when new duty gear always creaked and groaned. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)

October 17, 2007, 01:13 PM	#2
TNFrank Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2007 Location: Crossville, TN., U.S.A. Posts: 490	Spray it with some Ballistol, that'll help.

October 19, 2007, 03:16 PM	#7
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Mine squeaks where the gun rubs, not the belt. I tried some powder which helps, but still a little noisy.

October 20, 2007, 05:25 PM	#8
TxPhantom Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2006 Location: Frisco, Texas Posts: 300	Squeeky DeSantis........ I recieved my new DeSantis Speed Scabbard yesterday from S & W and naturally had to wear it around the house to see how it felt (it felt great!) and did notice some minor squeeking but thought it would go away with use. Thank's for the question and the answers received. I was delighted to find the DeSantis fit both my MP compact and My full sized MP 40 caliber pistols. Links to pictures below; http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...eedHolster.jpg http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l5...ster10-20-.jpg __________________ NRA,TSRA Texas CHL Holder Member of VRWC (Vast Right Wing Conspiracy) USA OUT OF THE UN- LET THEM APPLAUDE THAT!

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