If1HitU
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Which holster's would be a better choice for IWB, leather or kydex for a Bulldog .44 special 2.5"?Opinions please I have a OWB leather holster.Thanks.
I have one for an LCR that's comfortable, not sure how much difference a big 44 cylinder would make. I have a Simply Rugged leather holster for a bulldog that works well. As a someone mentioned on another thread recently, you can treat leather holsters with Sno-Seal.I have two of these (for different guns). I really like them. The horsehide is great at dealing with moisture vs cowhide. Best IWB holster I've worn so far. Not sure how It'd be for a revolver, though I believe the company offers it.
The jury is still out on Kydex for longevity.
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Leather and index each have their own limitations.In your opinion, how much use would a holster have to have for the jury to no longer be out on them?
In your opinion, how much use would a holster have to have for the jury to no longer be out on them?
I wasn't talking so much about the number of years as much as the actual amount of use. After all, just about any holster will last nearly forever if it's kept dry and you only draw the gun from it a few times a year. At this point I would venture to say that most trainers, competition shooters, and other professional pistol users utilize kydex holsters. I know that every one of the dozen or so professionals that I've trained under use kydex pretty much exclusively. Many of them draw and reholster their pistol in those holsters more times in a year than many people do in a lifetime.I have leather holsters I've used for over 40 years. The oldest holsters I have are over the 75 years old and they are still in great shape. Kydex holsters have been around for about 20 years.
I wasn't talking so much about the number of years as much as the actual amount of use. After all, just about any holster will last nearly forever if it's kept dry and you only draw the gun from it a few times a year. At this point I would venture to say that most trainers, competition shooters, and other professional pistol users utilize kydex holsters. I know that every one of the dozen or so professionals that I've trained under use kydex pretty much exclusively. Many of them draw and reholster their pistol in those holsters more times in a year than many people do in a lifetime.
I have leather holsters I've used for over 30 years as a LEO for duty and competition and have been using for the 10 years plus since I retired. I've been a "trainer" for over 40 years so my holsters do get a lot of use.
Hahahaha ...Leather is completely obsolete for OWB.
Man, I like kydex holsters - because they generally don't need to be broken in, they don't scuff easily, they draw quickly, the pistol snaps into the holster with a reassuring click, and the kydex holster makers are generally very good business men, but I disagree with the "they pull the pistol in much better than leather ever did" comment, and I have a Raven Concealment Phantom. It is a great holster, but it does not pull the gun into the body as well as my leather pancakes do.Modern OWB Kydex pulls the pistol in much better than leather ever did. Look towards KT, Bravo, Ravens. Leather is completely obsolete for OWB.