safariland owners help

[vinny_land]

So I picked up a used Safariland 6004 holster for my SP2022. I remember reading that silicone based lube is needed for the inside suede-like material. Is there a certain brand/type that I need for this?

[OneSevenDeuce]

No kidding? I've been using mine for years with nothing on it. Seems to be fine.

[leelaw]

Wash it with warm, soapy water, and then use any silicone based spray to finish it off. Use a towel to remove remaining moisture, then let air dry.

ETA:

[vinny_land]

is there a certain brand to stick with though or just go to Home Depot and ask for silicone based lube?

[9mmepiphany]

I just use whatever HD or Lowes has on sale. I spray the interior down pretty good the first time...until it drips out...then let it air dry.

That video clip was very good...a lot of folks forget to lube the release

[prkprisoner]

Auto parts stores sell silicone aerosol spray

[fullrearview]

Wash it with warm, soapy water, and then use any silicone based spray to finish it off. Use a towel to remove remaining moisture, then let air dry.

ETA:

What kind of quick detach is that????I could really use that as I often have to switch to a leg drop or chest rig.

[Yodax109]

+1 on the quick detach! I hate having to deal with all the screws every time I change rigs!

[MT1]

What kind of quick detach is that????I could really use that as I often have to switch to a leg drop or chest rig.

http://www.safariland.com/DutyGear/duty/qls.aspx

[sytfu_RR]

hmm I've never cleaned the inside of mine, although I do lube the release hinge for the hood. That quick release system looks interesting, might have to invest in that as well.

[Yodax109]

Thanks!!!

[SeanCasey]

Interesting. I havn't seemed to have issues with my 6280 with no lube.

The quick release system posted looks interesting. I can really see that as being useful around the house and going back and forth between duty belt and desk/nightstand/etc.

[Noah3683]

The quick release system is awesome, but anyone using it for duty needs to make sure of their retention requirements. It is only level 1 pull rated and even my job requires a minimum of level 2. Most police will probably level 2 or higher as well.

[vinny_land]

So I ended up going to down to Home Depot and buying the a bottle of silicone lube. I did notice a difference when holstering my pistol. Goes in smooth, just the way lube should be ahaha