New Holster Problem

[LubeckTech]

I just bought a Safariland suade lined holster for my 610 and 625. I like the holster but the suade lining grabs the revolvers really bad. I have the retention settengs very loose but the lining grabs the cylinders to the point where a decent draw is impossible. How could I harden the lining so it becomes smooth? I could probably holster and draw from it several thousand times and get it to smooth out but am looking for something I could do to to hasten that process or preferably a shortcut altogether for wearing the suade down. I have read somewher mink oil may be helpful.

 

[jj2am44]

I read that putting the gun in a plastic bag or using Saran Wrap and putting it in the holster will help it. It's just new.

 

[Broker50]

Silicone spray works for me. Makes the inside of a holster really slick.

 

[Sportsterguy]

DO NOT apply mink oil to it! You'll ruin the leather. Place the gun in Saran wrap and leave it in place for a few days holstered. You also might want to apply some R Mcguires wax to the fininsh and wipe it off. Then do some drawing and reholstering.

 

[ab4ka]

I've had good luck as well with silicone spray on the inside.

 

[LubeckTech]

The silicone spray made a tremendous difference!! It draws like a different holster. Will I need to keep re-applying it or will it eventually permeate the suade and become permanent?

 

[Gearhead Jim]

On my various Safariland holsters, my initial silicone application was sometimes enough to last, occasionally it would need another dose after a week or two. Can't recall any of them needing a third dose, but YMMV.

 

[7shooter]

KG-9 leather treatment from Brownells works great and lasts a long time. I have used it on all my leather holsters and mag pouches.

 

[nn]

Mink oil would be a greasy mess in a holster