barnbwt
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We've all heard Kydex is rougher on guns than (clean) leather. Is there any reason a softer/slicker material like PE or PTFE couldn't be applied on the inside to soften the interface with the gun? Kydex is a very hard plastic, and actually seems to have a somewhat high friction value (in my bogus estimation).
I made a sheat for a kukri recently, and I was suprised to see the Kydex took off the bluing almost instantly at the contact points. I'll be making another for my TRR8, but I'm afraid its aluminum alloy frame will wear away before I get a chance to sever the topstrap . Even though the wear would be cosmetic, a matte-black gun with silver highlights would really look crummy.
Anyone try/heard of a composite plastic holster?
TCB
I made a sheat for a kukri recently, and I was suprised to see the Kydex took off the bluing almost instantly at the contact points. I'll be making another for my TRR8, but I'm afraid its aluminum alloy frame will wear away before I get a chance to sever the topstrap . Even though the wear would be cosmetic, a matte-black gun with silver highlights would really look crummy.
Anyone try/heard of a composite plastic holster?
TCB