IWB arrived help with break in

[mr821907]

This is my first IWB holster. It's from Tommy Theis. For me I like it between the 3 and 4 o'clock position. The holster is made out of kydex and horsehide. I noticed that the horsehide bends good but it seems the kydex edges are not. It's not a big deal for me but I'm just wondering if anyone has done anything with their holster to remedy it. I like the holster and It's made very nice. Also does anyone know how to properly break it in. I know you have to wear it to break it in but some areas of my job I can't carry so would it be bad to break it in without the gun?

[stevie]

Kydex does not require a breakin. It does not really mold to the person like a leather holster. I have never used a hybrid so not too sure if the horse backing requires a breakin.

The only way to bend the sides of the kydex exterior will be to heat it until its flexible, then bend it.

[GuillermoAntonio]

I broke my leather/kydex crossbreed holster in like a week of wearing it at home,for a few hours after work.

[mr821907]

You guys think it would not hurt wearing it without a pistol.

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[SouperMan]

You guys think it would not hurt wearing it without a pistol.

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I did it. No ill effects. Just feels a tad more different without a gun in it.

[mr821907]

I did it. No ill effects. Just feels a tad more different without a gun in it.

Yeah I know what you mean. The lc9 doesn't even feel like It's there when It's on. It's a ill squeaky but i think some conditioner or mink oil might help. Mabey some sweat also. Lol

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[vintagearms]

Body heat and time.

[c3 rolling]

Sweat, bending, and time will fix that, atleast the comfort issue. the Kydex wont change though,

[giantsfan]

I have the same holster for my SP101. I really like it but it is a bit noisy. A little baby powder or some of those felt pads used for the bottom of chairs in between the clips and the horsehide I've heard work well to quiet it down.

I've been wearing mine around the house with and without my revolver in it. I think a little sweat will do the trick as well.

[FeuerFrei]

i have used baseball glove oil for leather holsters before i went rogue and use only kydex holsters now.

[Bug Splat]

Thats why I don't like kydex as a conceal holster. It just does not mold to your body like leather. Kydex makes a nice OWB holster but not IWB.

[HondaMasterTech]

Breaking in a holster isn't much more than wearing it. You can use oils to soften the leather so it doesn't crack, which is a good idea. You should definitely have the gun in the holster while wearing it. Otherwise, the shape it takes won't be natural. The leather backing will deform to match the shape of the gun.

[Liberty Customs]

just wear it