Holster Material?

gvf · January 31, 2007, 01:00 AM

What is the best holster material to avoid wear on a nickel finish: leather (or lined leather), nylon etc.?

I will be looking for a holster for CCW for a Colt Python in pristine condition (though not NIB), a 4" nickel, and the carry will be for short periods, usually outside at night, so while holster should be concealable I will not be mixing with many people. Any specific thoughts on a reasonable choice? I think I'd prefer a hip carry (outside pants)

Thanks

Don H · January 31, 2007, 01:13 AM

Any holster material will cause finish wear. Suede-lined holster tend to hold dirt and accelerate wear.

Syntax360 · January 31, 2007, 10:14 AM

I've had great experiences with kydex. I only have one leather holster and I rarely carry that pistol/holster setup, but there is already some holster wear. I've been regularly carrying all of my kydex rigs for about a year now and I have no noticable wear to speak of.

January 31, 2007, 01:00 AM	#1
gvf Junior member Join Date: July 30, 2006 Posts: 1,226	Holster Material? What is the best holster material to avoid wear on a nickel finish: leather (or lined leather), nylon etc.? I will be looking for a holster for CCW for a Colt Python in pristine condition (though not NIB), a 4" nickel, and the carry will be for short periods, usually outside at night, so while holster should be concealable I will not be mixing with many people. Any specific thoughts on a reasonable choice? I think I'd prefer a hip carry (outside pants) Thanks Last edited by gvf; January 31, 2007 at 01:01 AM. Reason: addition

January 31, 2007, 01:13 AM	#2
Don H Senior Member Join Date: May 8, 2000 Location: SLC,Utah Posts: 2,704	Any holster material will cause finish wear. Suede-lined holster tend to hold dirt and accelerate wear.

January 31, 2007, 10:14 AM	#3
Syntax360 Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2006 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 694	I've had great experiences with kydex. I only have one leather holster and I rarely carry that pistol/holster setup, but there is already some holster wear. I've been regularly carrying all of my kydex rigs for about a year now and I have no noticable wear to speak of.