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ratdog829 · 06-19-2008, 08:42 AM

Hi, This is my first post.I just got my first XD about 3 weeks ago and have questions on holsters concerning wear on the guns finish and frame,this is my first polymer frame gun. Do the plastic holsters that are so popular cause more wear to the finish/frame of the gun compared to a leather holster? Buy the way the XD is a XD40SC for carry.
Thanks

crpadiem · 06-19-2008, 08:54 AM

It's a personal preference. With my s/c I use a leather pocket holster. With one of my larger guns(Sig or Glock) I like the Kydex(plastic). I also have a Kydex on order for my s/c but don't know how much I'll use it as I bought that gun strictly for going in my pocket. I have heard that leather will keep moisture on metal after a period of time(this is heresay as I have left my old S&W 459 in a leather holster for about a decade now and never seen any rust on it yet).

crpadiem · 06-19-2008, 08:55 AM

By the way, as far as wear I have not seen any wear on my Sigs from the Kydex holsters other than on the trigger guard which surprised me.

mvician · 06-19-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by crpadiem

By the way, as far as wear I have not seen any wear on my Sigs from the Kydex holsters other than on the trigger guard which surprised me.

that is because that is where the tightest part of the holster is for retention

with enough draws from a holster wear will occur with either type

Bob RI · 06-19-2008, 09:10 AM

Wear is unavoidable with either type. Holster wear adds character.

tjg4 · 06-19-2008, 09:35 AM

Bob's right. It won't matter what you decide on both will cause the gun to show wear becuase of the abrasive nature of the draw and reholstering. Some leather comes lined with very soft materials and that will delay the inevitable wear more.

**Houseboat** · 06-19-2008, 10:50 AM

If we can help you out please let us know..
Thank You Larry

Kaboom · 06-19-2008, 11:18 AM

For me it's a plastic holster for plastic guns, leather for metal guns.

btw, if you use the thing at all you will most likely get more wear on the gun parts OUTSIDE the holster. My old XD-9 has very little finish on the outside corner of the rear of the slide.

englandcrown · 06-19-2008, 11:22 AM

I use a Don Hume iwb leather holster for everyday carry and a polymer Blackhawk holster for USPSA. Two totally different holsters for two different functions. And after a year there is not one single wear mark from either holster.

Terry · 06-19-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Houseboat

If we can help you out please let us know..
Thank You Larry

+1

06-19-2008, 08:42 AM	#1
ratdog829 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	Holsters-Plastic vs Leather Hi, This is my first post.I just got my first XD about 3 weeks ago and have questions on holsters concerning wear on the guns finish and frame,this is my first polymer frame gun. Do the plastic holsters that are so popular cause more wear to the finish/frame of the gun compared to a leather holster? Buy the way the XD is a XD40SC for carry. Thanks

06-19-2008, 09:35 AM	#6
tjg4 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 508	Bob's right. It won't matter what you decide on both will cause the gun to show wear becuase of the abrasive nature of the draw and reholstering. Some leather comes lined with very soft materials and that will delay the inevitable wear more. __________________ Live for something, or die for nothing - Rambo Gun control is holding it with both hands! The only thing better than an XD is having TWO XD's. XD9 Sub Compact Black Beretta 92FS

06-19-2008, 10:50 AM	#7
Houseboat XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 825	If we can help you out please let us know.. Thank You Larry __________________ www.gun-works.com www.tennesseeholstercompany.com Gun-Works.com is wholly owned subsidiary of Tennessee Holster Company, LLC Quality Leather Holsters for your XDs

06-19-2008, 11:22 AM	#9
englandcrown XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 817	I use a Don Hume iwb leather holster for everyday carry and a polymer Blackhawk holster for USPSA. Two totally different holsters for two different functions. And after a year there is not one single wear mark from either holster. __________________ . God HELP America! *SAXD 45 acp* *Ruger P85 9mm* *Stag AR15 5.56 NATO* *NEF 20ga* *Benneli Nova 12ga* *Fred Bear compound bow*

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06-19-2008, 08:54 AM	#2
crpadiem XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,204	It's a personal preference. With my s/c I use a leather pocket holster. With one of my larger guns(Sig or Glock) I like the Kydex(plastic). I also have a Kydex on order for my s/c but don't know how much I'll use it as I bought that gun strictly for going in my pocket. I have heard that leather will keep moisture on metal after a period of time(this is heresay as I have left my old S&W 459 in a leather holster for about a decade now and never seen any rust on it yet).

06-19-2008, 08:55 AM	#3
crpadiem XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,204	By the way, as far as wear I have not seen any wear on my Sigs from the Kydex holsters other than on the trigger guard which surprised me.

06-19-2008, 09:10 AM	#5
Bob RI XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: RI Posts: 98	Wear is unavoidable with either type. Holster wear adds character.