Plastic Holsters

[Chuck Edwards]

I am considering a plastic holster for my CCW as I have isssue with weight (bad hips and knees).
Is there a method to prevent damage to the weapon's finish ?

If you're carrying a 1911, even a "micro" version, the gun is the thing weighing you down. As noted above, there's not much difference in weight between leather and kydex.

One thing not mentioned is where you're carrying the pistol - inside or outside the waistband. If inside, kydex is the better material. It doesn't soak up sweat like leather does. If outside, either will work but I prefer a leather pancake-style holster.

And to pile on with a couple of other guys above, if the finish on your carry gun isn't worn, you're not practicing enough!

 

[JoeDice]

My pistols or revolvers..Do not get carried in PLASTIC !
Sorry , just my opinion..

 

[dben002]

Jimmy...for what it's worth Kydex which I hate or leather needs two things for a close to body permanent fit...first is a belt claw to hold the firearm close to your body and a foam wedge on the back of the holster which pushes the Handle of the firearm into your body....I stopped using Kydex years ago...leather is just more comfortable.

 

[MSgt G]

Jimmy, I've been carrying this one, Deep Carry DC-3, from Tucker Gunleather and really like it. I have the speed clips, which makes it very easy to remove or put on. And for the best part - it's lined in smooth leather.

Deep Carry DC-3 Belt Holster (OWB)

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[Onomea]

I think if weight is the concern, as noted above, kydex is not gonna make a difference. Best look at other, lighter gun models.

If you'e set on that small, compact 1911, can you find one with a lighter, aluminum frame?

 

[max503]

Plastic holsters have left their marks on every gun I've used them with.

 

[Rustywrench]

I like a Kydex holster. My plastic Glock carry gun is soo at home.... and who cares if it gets finish wear. Good leather holster for the nice guns, most of mine are stainless, so they just get polished.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

No plastic holsters for me.........Even my plastic guns deserve better,

 

[white cloud]

Jimmy you ever notice that when there are photos of posters EDC guns and holsters they all seem pristine? No scratches, bluing wear, dings in wood grips, wrinkles in leather, all the usual signs of a real EDC.

Now being a grumpy geezer I don't use plastic holsters but if they cause finish wear I figure thats a sign to be proud of.

Finally! I applaud your courage in posting this.

This is especially true of the pancake style holsters. If they have been worn ten times you can see the belt marks. Many times people post their EDC rig and it looks like it just came out of the packaging.

As far as kydex is concerned, every kydex holster that I have used marred the finish to some degree. If the holster is well designed then the finish damage will be reduced but not eliminated. I don't like kydex much but it gets really hot and humid here and kydex is the only thing I have found that is sweat proof.

 

[Papa Lee]

"Guns and Leather go Together."

 

[rwsmith]

My pistols or revolvers..Do not get carried in PLASTIC !
Sorry , just my opinion..

Well, my carry gun is a Shield, and it's plastic.

 

[Nomadmax]

My firearms are tools, not trophy's. I'm not saving them for the next guy after I'm fertilizing the grass.

 

[LensWork]

Have you looked at Garrett holsters? You can get them leather lined.

I have several Garrett Industries holsters and very much like them.