Easiest Holster on the finish?? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

blaib · 08-28-2005, 08:39 PM

Hello everyone, I have had two xd's now and love them, I just sent my XD 4" off to springfield to have the refinish it. I have been using the extreme holster with it and it seem's to be really hard on the finsih!! I now have a Glock 26 and a plastic type holster that I bought at a gun show and I think it will be a lot easier on the glocks finish. What would you guy's suggest the best holster for an XD would be on the finish anyway's? I would like one like the fobus design (quick draw).

Thanks Brian

FreeAmerican · 08-29-2005, 04:38 AM

Kydex (plastic) is always harder on the finish than any other type. I have had the best luck and comfort out of some kind of leather. My fav has been horse hide. The key with leather is keeping the inside of the holster clean. The problem with plastic is it doesn't matter, it wears the finish anyway.

Biggest prob with plastice is comfort to me. I don't see how you guys wear an IWB plastic..

I will also add that the grain on horse hide is so tight, that it does very well repelling sweat and water.

DrewDog · 08-29-2005, 07:03 PM

I just got a c-tac holster and I'm already noticing wear on the finish. I was suprised since I only had it for a week. Pretty comfortable though.

one-eyed-fatman · 08-29-2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by blaib

Hello everyone, I have had two xd's now and love them, I just sent my XD 4" off to springfield to have the refinish it. I have been using the extreme holster with it and it seem's to be really hard on the finsih!! I now have a Glock 26 and a plastic type holster that I bought at a gun show and I think it will be a lot easier on the glocks finish. What would you guy's suggest the best holster for an XD would be on the finish anyway's? I would like one like the fobus design (quick draw).

Thanks Brian

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I have had two xd's now and love them

Are you trying to tell us your not a virgin anymore?

Kydex is tough on finishes. Leather can be too. I have the Tucker Answer holster and most of the wear is on the leather side.

RUBZERK · 08-29-2005, 09:57 PM

I have a very cheap IWB holster with thumb break. I got from my local shop. It is lined with some kind of foam/felt stuff. only paid $12 for it & its the best. no finish wear after 3 months. & i have the same for my S&W Sigma 9mm, no wear yet.

blaib · 08-30-2005, 05:58 PM

Has anyone ever tried lining the holster with some type of felt, I see Rubzerk has one with it in all ready. But I thought maybe someone has tried lining the plastic type holster's with something? Just an idea..

08-28-2005, 08:39 PM	#1
blaib XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 10	Easiest Holster on the finish?? Hello everyone, I have had two xd's now and love them, I just sent my XD 4" off to springfield to have the refinish it. I have been using the extreme holster with it and it seem's to be really hard on the finsih!! I now have a Glock 26 and a plastic type holster that I bought at a gun show and I think it will be a lot easier on the glocks finish. What would you guy's suggest the best holster for an XD would be on the finish anyway's? I would like one like the fobus design (quick draw). Thanks Brian

08-29-2005, 04:38 AM	#2
FreeAmerican XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond Virginia Posts: 71	Kydex (plastic) is always harder on the finish than any other type. I have had the best luck and comfort out of some kind of leather. My fav has been horse hide. The key with leather is keeping the inside of the holster clean. The problem with plastic is it doesn't matter, it wears the finish anyway. Biggest prob with plastice is comfort to me. I don't see how you guys wear an IWB plastic.. I will also add that the grain on horse hide is so tight, that it does very well repelling sweat and water. __________________ Huh?

08-29-2005, 07:03 PM	#3
DrewDog XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 78	I just got a c-tac holster and I'm already noticing wear on the finish. I was suprised since I only had it for a week. Pretty comfortable though. __________________ -Andrew XD9 Service

08-29-2005, 09:57 PM	#5
RUBZERK XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 32	I have a very cheap IWB holster with thumb break. I got from my local shop. It is lined with some kind of foam/felt stuff. only paid $12 for it & its the best. no finish wear after 3 months. & i have the same for my S&W Sigma 9mm, no wear yet. __________________ SA XD-40 \"A good friend will come down to the jail 2 counties over in the middle of the night to post bail. Your best friend will be sitting next to you going, \"Dude... that was cool.\"

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08-30-2005, 05:58 PM	#6
blaib XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 10	Has anyone ever tried lining the holster with some type of felt, I see Rubzerk has one with it in all ready. But I thought maybe someone has tried lining the plastic type holster's with something? Just an idea..