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chrome · 03-09-2005, 07:00 PM

Just got the Done Hume IWB holster, basic, simple, great.

Really hard to draw out of and reholstering is even harder. I understand this is standard for leather holsters, are there any tips/tricks other than just holstering and pulling the weapon out? Saddle soap? or Mall Ninja Dust?

I am also noticing my front sight (TFOs) are 'gathering' leather particles when i draw the gun, that will decline as I break it in?

ichy_trigger · 03-09-2005, 08:28 PM

I bought a Done Hume OWB holster and I have the same issues of my front sight scraping the inside. I have a Fist IWB and its not an issue, glad to see its not just me.
Coat your gun with a light coating of oil and slip it into the bag that the holster came in and then slip the gun and bag into your holster and let it set for a day or two, it should fit better after that. Also, i spray the inside of my holsters with silicone oil.

DigMe · 03-09-2005, 09:11 PM

Chrome - I still have one of those Don Hume IWB holsters although I started using a Comp-Tac C-TAC a while back. My Don Hume was well broken in but it was still hard to reholster...something about the shape of the holster...not sure really.

brad cook

**Old School** · 03-09-2005, 09:21 PM

Something to try is to put your gun in a few of those plastic grocery bags, then insert the gun into the holster. Leave over night. The extra material will start to stretch the leather, loosening it up a bit.

Old School

Note: Do not store you gun in bags if the gun is wet or the area is damp.

TriggerMan · 03-09-2005, 10:28 PM

I've heard of putting an old sock around the gun and putting it in the holster for a day or so.

mpholic · 03-10-2005, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

Also, i spray the inside of my holsters with silicone oil.

If you have a hand boned/detailed holster you really shouldn't apply anything that will soften the leather as you can begin to lose the detail. This detail is a big part of the retention and you don't want the holster too loose.

Like was said above put your gun in the bag the holster came in and put the combination into the holster and store it that way for a short period.

ichy_trigger · 03-10-2005, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpholic

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

Also, i spray the inside of my holsters with silicone oil.

If you have a hand boned/detailed holster you really shouldn't apply anything that will soften the leather as you can begin to lose the detail. This detail is a big part of the retention and you don't want the holster too loose.

Like was said above put your gun in the bag the holster came in and put the combination into the holster and store it that way for a short period.

Sorry, I should have mentioned that I use a DRY silicone spray, sorry. It comes out wet but the carrier evaporates leaving a thin coat of silicone behind.

chrome · 03-10-2005, 02:37 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions guys...

i am not going to lie, this holster has now a double purpose. It fits the XD and the Sig great. The SIG retains and it is 100% easier to draw...uh oh

Figgy1682 · 03-10-2005, 05:40 PM

call me a jack a$$ but i dipped my leather holster in boiling hot water with a pair of tongs and i had the gun already wrapped in plastic and stuck it in the holster and left for a day or so. thats just me if chose to do it thats up to you some people would never do that

bigjakern · 03-11-2005, 03:52 AM

I holstered my pistol and put it back in the original bag for a two days, good retention and smoother draw. Time always tells the truth with leather.

03-09-2005, 07:00 PM	#1
chrome XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 806	Breaking in a leather holster...? Just got the Done Hume IWB holster, basic, simple, great. Really hard to draw out of and reholstering is even harder. I understand this is standard for leather holsters, are there any tips/tricks other than just holstering and pulling the weapon out? Saddle soap? or Mall Ninja Dust? I am also noticing my front sight (TFOs) are 'gathering' leather particles when i draw the gun, that will decline as I break it in? __________________ XD40 Service Custom J&T AR-15 M4rgery Custom \'recondoc\' Ruger 22/45 Remington Vang Comp 870police Ed Brown Kobra Carry AR15 SPR YoBo 1*/Tripp Red Dragon SP101 Ray Harms Colt OACP Bulgarian AK47 Ted Yost High Power

03-09-2005, 08:28 PM	#2
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,413	I bought a Done Hume OWB holster and I have the same issues of my front sight scraping the inside. I have a Fist IWB and its not an issue, glad to see its not just me. Coat your gun with a light coating of oil and slip it into the bag that the holster came in and then slip the gun and bag into your holster and let it set for a day or two, it should fit better after that. Also, i spray the inside of my holsters with silicone oil. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

03-09-2005, 09:11 PM	#3
DigMe XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 1,540	Chrome - I still have one of those Don Hume IWB holsters although I started using a Comp-Tac C-TAC a while back. My Don Hume was well broken in but it was still hard to reholster...something about the shape of the holster...not sure really. brad cook __________________ This space for rent. .jpgs and .gifs need not apply.

03-09-2005, 09:21 PM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,565	Something to try is to put your gun in a few of those plastic grocery bags, then insert the gun into the holster. Leave over night. The extra material will start to stretch the leather, loosening it up a bit. Old School Note: Do not store you gun in bags if the gun is wet or the area is damp. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

03-10-2005, 02:37 PM	#8
chrome XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 806	Thanks for all the suggestions guys... i am not going to lie, this holster has now a double purpose. It fits the XD and the Sig great. The SIG retains and it is 100% easier to draw...uh oh __________________ XD40 Service Custom J&T AR-15 M4rgery Custom \'recondoc\' Ruger 22/45 Remington Vang Comp 870police Ed Brown Kobra Carry AR15 SPR YoBo 1*/Tripp Red Dragon SP101 Ray Harms Colt OACP Bulgarian AK47 Ted Yost High Power

03-09-2005, 10:28 PM	#5
TriggerMan XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 164	I've heard of putting an old sock around the gun and putting it in the holster for a day or so.

03-10-2005, 05:40 PM	#9
Figgy1682 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 340	call me a jack a$$ but i dipped my leather holster in boiling hot water with a pair of tongs and i had the gun already wrapped in plastic and stuck it in the holster and left for a day or so. thats just me if chose to do it thats up to you some people would never do that __________________ Figgy

03-11-2005, 03:52 AM	#10
bigjakern XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 229	I holstered my pistol and put it back in the original bag for a two days, good retention and smoother draw. Time always tells the truth with leather. __________________ "A gun in your hand is faster than any cop on the phone!" Big Jake

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