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synchro · 08-08-2005, 09:22 PM

So I have a really nice leather carry belt that I love. I have a really nice leather holster for my XD, that I love. both are perfect. yet when they meet and are on my hip they squeak like the dikens!!

there has got to be some way so that when I am carrying concealed no one hears me. I knew it was time to ask for help when the other day my buddy who I hadn't seen in months but knew I liked guns said to me "dude, you need an oil can for that holster?" as we walked to my truck to get something from there. granted i do not mind if my friends who are also into guns know that I carry, but i'd prefer to be silent. So what are ways i can minimize this?

DigMe · 08-08-2005, 10:15 PM

I don't know...I'd probably try some silicon spray or wiping it with one of those silicon rags. That may or may not help..just brainstorming.

brad cook

Leibster · 08-09-2005, 12:18 AM

synchro,

You've got two options to stop the squeak that I know of, anyway.

The first is to rub talc or baby powder into the seams and stitching of both the holster and the belt. Pay special attention at the points where the two meet.

The other method is to rub candle wax onto the offending areas.

Hope that helps,

--Leibster

therooster · 08-09-2005, 06:03 AM

mink oil for leather.

synchro · 08-10-2005, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by therooster

mink oil for leather.

i had this same idea. and while it minimized it for a few days, the noise was still there, albeit lower, and came back shortly.

i will try the talc.

Leibster · 08-10-2005, 03:22 PM

Don't ever use mink or neetsfoot oil (or any other oil) on leather holsters!

It will take care of the squeak, but by softening the leather too much, it will speed the death of your holster along, too.

--Leibster

synchro · 08-18-2005, 07:57 PM

alas nothing has worked so far. any other ideas? I did narrow it down to the holster though. when i was at my local shop, I tried on a new belt and I still had the squeak.

08-08-2005, 09:22 PM	#1
synchro XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Just outside of Seattle, WA Posts: 181	squeaky!! So I have a really nice leather carry belt that I love. I have a really nice leather holster for my XD, that I love. both are perfect. yet when they meet and are on my hip they squeak like the dikens!! there has got to be some way so that when I am carrying concealed no one hears me. I knew it was time to ask for help when the other day my buddy who I hadn't seen in months but knew I liked guns said to me "dude, you need an oil can for that holster?" as we walked to my truck to get something from there. granted i do not mind if my friends who are also into guns know that I carry, but i'd prefer to be silent. So what are ways i can minimize this? __________________ SA XD-9 bi-tone (NP3 finish from Robar) - TFOs XD 40 Tactical XD 45ACP Service Sig P220R - TFOs - CT Lasergrips Kimber Ultra CDP II - CT Lasergrips Bushmaster M4A3 - EOTech 512.A65 LR308A4 Like to backpack or do outdoor stuff but want to eat well? http://www.freezerbagcooking.com

08-08-2005, 10:15 PM	#2
DigMe XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 1,540	I don't know...I'd probably try some silicon spray or wiping it with one of those silicon rags. That may or may not help..just brainstorming. brad cook __________________ This space for rent. .jpgs and .gifs need not apply.

08-09-2005, 12:18 AM	#3
Leibster XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southwestern US Posts: 244	synchro, You've got two options to stop the squeak that I know of, anyway. The first is to rub talc or baby powder into the seams and stitching of both the holster and the belt. Pay special attention at the points where the two meet. The other method is to rub candle wax onto the offending areas. Hope that helps, --Leibster __________________ To Learn About The Fastest Acquisition Handgun Sights Visit http://www.suresight.com Or sign up for free news & updates HERE

08-09-2005, 06:03 AM	#4
therooster XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: houston TX Posts: 1,669	mink oil for leather. __________________ live with honor, and let not your death be born by the pallbearers of disgrace, cruelty, weakness, and fear. - Justin Smith in a letter to Lt. Col. Dave Grossman TXDPSA

08-10-2005, 03:22 PM	#6
Leibster XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southwestern US Posts: 244	Don't ever use mink or neetsfoot oil (or any other oil) on leather holsters! It will take care of the squeak, but by softening the leather too much, it will speed the death of your holster along, too. --Leibster __________________ To Learn About The Fastest Acquisition Handgun Sights Visit http://www.suresight.com Or sign up for free news & updates HERE

08-18-2005, 07:57 PM	#7
synchro XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Just outside of Seattle, WA Posts: 181	alas nothing has worked so far. any other ideas? I did narrow it down to the holster though. when i was at my local shop, I tried on a new belt and I still had the squeak. __________________ SA XD-9 bi-tone (NP3 finish from Robar) - TFOs XD 40 Tactical XD 45ACP Service Sig P220R - TFOs - CT Lasergrips Kimber Ultra CDP II - CT Lasergrips Bushmaster M4A3 - EOTech 512.A65 LR308A4 Like to backpack or do outdoor stuff but want to eat well? http://www.freezerbagcooking.com

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