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Old 03-05-2017, 10:41 PM
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Recently started using an all kydex IWB holster for my carry J frame revolver. It's been nearly 3 weeks and have been noticing that on the inside it has been picking up everything (dirt, lint, dust). I normally carry in leather holsters and never had this problem before. I notice even after a day or two of carrying that there is a lot more lint/dust on the frame when I unholster and I'm now spending more time cleaning. I haven't done anything different or gone anywhere different than I did before. Sort of worries me because I don't want any of those particles working their way inside. Is this much dust typically normal with kydex?
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To find more info on this product, it is called Kydex.
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Haha, thanks federali. Just fixed my Kydex (kydek) typo's. No wonder my searches weren't coming up with anything. As you can tell I am sort of new to it. Been using leather holsters for as long as I can remember.
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Like the difference between a carpet and ceramic tile, kydex shows every spec of dust, while the same amount inside a leather holster is invisible.
Wiping a kydex holster with a used dryer sheet helps reduce static charge.
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Funny, now that you mention it, I do recall more fuzz accumulating in a previous Kydex holster than leather, but maybe it's because it's black and lint is more visible.

Edit: Typing while OKDC05 was posting.

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