Will This Harm My Gun?

[Treo]

I'm one of those one gun guys, I carry one gun for CCW and home defense. This gun pretty much stays in the holster 24/7. I have heard that leather holsters draw moisture and that it isn't a good idea to leave the gun in the holster any longer than necessary. The gun is a CZ W/ the black polycoat finish and I live in a fairly dry climate.
Is there any truth to what I've been told? Am I damaging my gun by essentially storing it in the holster? I haven't noticed any rust and it appears to function normally. Any suggestions?

 

[Solo Flyer]

I live in a humid climate and leaving the gun in the holsters definitely has a negative moisture affect over time.Rust has been a major factor.My Ruger GP141 had to be sent back to the factory.
Living in Colorado with much lower humidity it's not going to be as negative.
But,from a learning experience ,I would not keep my '"resting " firearms leather holstered.

 

[Treo]

Could you define "resting" ? I do tend to try to unholster the gun at night just to get it out of the holster. but I'd still say its holstered 18 hours a day

 

[Solo Flyer]

Could you define "resting" ? I do tend to try to unholster the gun at night just to get it out of the holster. but I'd still say its holstered 18 hours a day

I am with you.My main carry is holstered 16 hours per day.I sleep a little longer than you.
But all my various backups are in the gun safe with the dehumidifying gel sans holster.

 

[CWL]

Treo,
You live in Colorado. It's so dry there that moisture doesn't even condense on a glass of icewater.

In your circumstance, you don't need to worry.

If you live in FL, you may need to be concerned.

 

[buttrap]

That polycoat over park is pretty resistant to rust anyways.

 

[RNB65]

Wipe it down 2 or 3 times a week with a rag that has a few drops of CLP on it and it'll be fine.

 

[Treo]

Cool, thanks guys