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I'm interested in a Blackhawk level 2 SERPA holster but don't really want scratches on my gun. Would going with a leather holster be better or in general do the polymer holsters not scratch the gun (unless you put rocks or sand in them)? Is Blackhawk a good brand or is there something out there that is superior?
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If you don't want scratches on your gun, then don't use a holster.
It's inevitable if you're going to holster it; the material won't matter, it'll happen. It's the "in and out" constant motion. -
^ pretty much, especial in sandy zones. Scratches really aren't that common from either, but they will happen. Holster wear will happen with both, but it just makes the gun look better.NRA - Life Member
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Holstered pistols bring character:
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Find a Cordura holster, they work and won't screw up the finish."I kill things for a living, don't make yourself one of them"Comment
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I have a Blackhawk for my P229 and it's a damn fine holster. I love it. Haven't had it long enough to see if it wears though. I think leather would wear worse.Originally posted by KestryllOriginally posted by QuarterBoreGunnerOriginally posted by KestryllComment
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Does a kydex holster cause scratches?
You freakin' bet it will. Go for a leather holster.
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If you don't want scratches on your gun, then don't use a holster.
It's inevitable if you're going to holster it; the material won't matter, it'll happen. It's the "in and out" constant motion.
+1, if you need to holster it, don't worry about the finish. If you worry about the finish, don't holster it.
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Wow, I actually know what I'm talking about.
I have my moments.Comment
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My Kimber Custom II has lots of holster wear from a kydex holster.
It looks great!
Holster wear is character. It shows that you actually use your gun. Buy another gun if you don't want holster wear, that way you can keep one all pretty.Please read the Calguns Wiki
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I think that a leather or cordura type holster will show finish wear much faster and in a wider area of the firearm. I think the serpa holster is more finish friendly. As with any holster, wear is gonna happen.
think about a stainless model if finish is a concernsigpicComment
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Heck, if you don't want scratches, don't take it out of the boxIf you don't want scratches on your gun, then don't use a holster.
It's inevitable if you're going to holster it; the material won't matter, it'll happen. It's the "in and out" constant motion.
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