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SB · February 9, 2001, 11:24 PM

I really think it's just preference.

Admittedly, I am biased towards Kydex. I love Kydex. It's everything Scott Evans says it is . The only downside (if there is such a thing) is that you have to make sure the holster inside stays squeak clean. Otherwise, foreign substances such as sand can damage your gun. And, if it's flexed or stressed too much and too frequently somehow, it can start to crack and break (The J-hooks on my Bladetech IWB just broke recently). And of course, Kydex is like Polymer frames. You either love it or hate it I guess.

All the downside are relatively minor and not difficult to get around. Although I love the aesthetics of leather, Kydex/Concealex will always be my preferred choice of material.

February 9, 2001, 11:24 PM	#8
SB Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 1998 Posts: 415	I really think it's just preference. Admittedly, I am biased towards Kydex. I love Kydex. It's everything Scott Evans says it is . The only downside (if there is such a thing) is that you have to make sure the holster inside stays squeak clean. Otherwise, foreign substances such as sand can damage your gun. And, if it's flexed or stressed too much and too frequently somehow, it can start to crack and break (The J-hooks on my Bladetech IWB just broke recently). And of course, Kydex is like Polymer frames. You either love it or hate it I guess. All the downside are relatively minor and not difficult to get around. Although I love the aesthetics of leather, Kydex/Concealex will always be my preferred choice of material.