how do you avoid holster wear?

[pownal55]

i have always used lined holsters by safariland and bianchi that were pretty good at preventing wear. i hear el paso has the best lining. what do you suggest from experience? thanks

 

[Gun 4 Fun]

I have never had any trouble with bluing loss when using Bianchi, and Galco holsters, but I know some claim that the suede lining will hold dirt and ruin the finish. It may be true, but it hasn't been my experience. I suppose for every day use, it could start to eat into the finish, but for a hunt once or twice a year, plus other knockabout hikes, I doubt you will have any trouble with them.

The finish inside EPS holsters is pigskin, and is very durable, but soft, and it won't collect dirt, so it may actually be the best lining. I have a Tom Threepersons 1920 for my 4" N fames, but haven't carried a gun in it for any length of time yet, so I can't speak to that right now.

 

[38-44HD45]

Only surefire way to avoid holster wear is to never put your gun in a holster and carry it. My carry guns show their holster wear with pride!

 

[TacDoc]

Holster wear = character.

This is my personal way of looking at this...

Holster wear = character.

I dont mind holster wear in my carry guns.

I dont carry my safe/range queens in order to avoid holster wear though.

 

[BlackSky]

Holster wear = character.

In total agreement.

 

[cowboy117]

Don't put it[blue]in a holster.Carry stainless.

 

[brucev]

I have used a number of high quality leather holsters by Bianchi, Galco, Safariland, and El Paso Saddlery. For the last few years I have preferred to buy my holsters from EPS. I like the lining of the holsters as well as the designs. I have a Tom Threepersons for my 6" M-28 that is just about perfect for everyday carry, hunting, etc. It is well fitted to my revolver and extremely well finished. I have used it for 8 years. It looks virtually new. There has been no visible loss of blue on my revolver. YMMV. Sincerely. brucev.

 

[safearm]

I carried Safariland and Bianchi holsters with suede linings, and really didn't care for either of them. I prefer smooth leather linings, as could be found on older Don Hume and current El Paso Saddlery holsters. For duty use, I carried holsters without a lining, but I carried either a coated gun (Armoloy was my favorite) or a stainless gun, until forced to carry a Glock.

 

[Emerson]

I actually like the looks of a gun with holster wear. I wish they came from the factory that way.

 

[RightWinger]

If you're wanting to keep the gun in perfect condition then why would you even want to shoot it, that wears a gun as well, and holstering it would only be something you would do if you planned on shooting it.....If its in a holster daily its going to show wear. Every gun I have shows holster wear.....but more importantly than the holster wear it shows that its a work horse than gets used regularly.

 

[pownal55]

i never said i wanted to keep the guns in perfect condition. they get fired and carried on occasion. someday my son will own them and i would like them to be in nice condition.

 

[woodsltc]

i never said i wanted to keep the guns in perfect condition. they get fired and carried on occasion. someday my son will own them and i would like them to be in nice condition.

OK, bottom line .... if you carry a blued gun in a holster, you will get some holster wear. To my knowledge there is no way to prevent it, other than not using a holster.

Don

 

[sipowicz]

A passed down gun will have even more sentimental value if it has some honest wear from dear ole dad...

 

[allglock]

Nylon holsters, as a rule dont cause much, if any holster wear, in my experience.

 

[BlueMax_VMF114]

i dont have a problum with a gun thats got some flair from holster wear,and if you are goin to pass it down,he could allways have it reblued,i say wear it,its a tool,or put it in the safe as a safe queen
finishes can allways be redone

 

[nitesite]

I put my guns to work. No preventative measures will stop some holster wear. I kinda like 'em better once they get that way. Same with my hunting and field guns.

I've talked to several leather holster makers who uninimously warn against oiling or greasing the inside as that causes them to lose their formed fit.

 

[Loco Weed]

You're going to have some holster wear no matter what kind of holster you use if you carry your handgun enough. As for myself, I never, ever, use lined holsters. The soft lining picks up dirt and debris and holds it in place, thus causing increased wear.