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 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Holster Glock 26 27 and 33 Hybrid Holster Black RH $39.00 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 21m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 BIANCHI Leather IWB ITP Holster SW J Frame 36 60 Chief Taurus 85 Ruger SP101 RH $26.00 (11 Bids) Time Remaining: 46m |
 Ruger LC9 Holster IWB RH Black Leather w Shield $30.95 Time Remaining: 1d 1h 45m Buy It Now for only: $34.95 |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Holster Springfield XD9 XD40 Subcompact RH BlacK $39.00 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 53m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 Barsony Black Leather IWB Concealment Gun Holster for SW 3913 3914 LS $27.99 Time Remaining: 4h Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 Holster Glock 19 23 32 36 IWB RH Black Leather with Shield NEW $33.56 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 1h 46m |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Holster Kahr CM9 CW9 P9 PM9 Hybrid Holster RH Natur $39.00 Time Remaining: 29d 10h 53m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 Occidental Leather Erinyes IWB Gun Holster for Glock 17 or 22 Brown $65.00 Time Remaining: 13h 31m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 Occidental Leather Erinyes IWB Gun Holster for Glock 26 27 or 33 Brown $65.00 Time Remaining: 14h 50m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Holster Ruger LCP Hybrid Holster Black $39.00 Time Remaining: 28d 14h 56m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 leather iwb holster for smith and wesson bodyguard revolver $40.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 3m |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Hybrid Holster Kimber 1911 Ultra Carry II TLE RH Blac $39.00 Time Remaining: 29d 19h 21m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 Occidental Leather Erinyes IWB Gun Holster for Glock 29 30 or 30SF Brown $65.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 20h 57m |
 Occidental Leather IWB Gun Holster 3 Compact 1911 Erinyes Brown $65.00 Time Remaining: 20h 57m Buy It Now for only: $99.00 |
 Leather IWB holster for Beretta Nano $40.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 21m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 |
 GLOCK 26 27 CUSTOM LEATHER IWB HOLSTER $35.00 Time Remaining: 4d 13h 49m |
 Barsony Black Leather IWB Inside the Waistband Holster for WALTHER PPS9 40 PK380 $27.99 Time Remaining: 13h 51m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Holster Glock 1923 and 32 Hybrid Holster RH Black $39.00 Time Remaining: 25d 10h 54m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 BARSONY Brown Leather IWB CONCEALMENT Holster for SW 38 Airlight Airweight $27.99 Time Remaining: 22h 27m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 Leather IWB holster SW MP Shield 9 40 $40.00 Time Remaining: 20d 11h 32m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 |
 Barsony Black Leather IWB Inside The Waistband Holster for SW MP COMPACT 9 40 $27.99 Time Remaining: 16h 9m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 Barsony Black Leather IWB Inside the Waistband Holster for SW MP COMPACT 9 40 $27.99 Time Remaining: 17h 54m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Holster Ruger SR9c Full Size SR9 Hybrid RH Black $39.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 24m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 Barsony Black Leather IWB CONCEALMENT Holster for Glock 29 30 33 36 $27.99 Time Remaining: 1d 20h Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 Barsony Black Leather IWB Inside the Waistband Holster for WALTHER PPS9 40 PK380 $27.99 Time Remaining: 1d 3h 8m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 Ruger SR9 C Holster IWB RH Black Leather w Shield 9mm $34.95 Time Remaining: 6d 11h 47m Buy It Now for only: $34.95 |
 Barsony Tan Leather IWB Holster TAURUS 605 650 651 $22.99 Time Remaining: 2d 53m Buy It Now for only: $25.99 |
 Barsony Black Leather IWB INSIDE THE WAISTBAND Holster FOR Taurus MILLENNIUM PRO $27.99 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 59m |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Holster Kahr CM9 CW9 P9 PM9 Hybrid Holster RH Black $39.00 Time Remaining: 24d 11h 10m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 Barsony Black Leather IWB Concealment Gun Holster for GLOCK 17 20 21 22 24 $27.99 Time Remaining: 2d 51m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Hybrid Holster Smith Wesson J Frame Revolver RH Natur $39.00 Time Remaining: 28d 10h 46m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 Kahr PM9 Holster IWB Right Hand Black Leather w Shield $30.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 16h 26m |
 Barsony Black Leather IWB Concealment Holster for Ruger SR9C SR40C Compact $27.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 3h 44m |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Hybrid Holster Kimber 1911 Ultra Carry II TLE RH Nat $39.00 Time Remaining: 26d 17h 46m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 Glock 17 22 19 23 26 27 Professionals CCW Leather IWB Inside Waist Band holster $59.95 Time Remaining: 2d 44m Buy It Now for only: $65.95 |
 Ruger LC 9 Holster D M Bullard Handmade Leather IWB w clip Custom Fit Dk Tan $45.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 4d 22h 5m |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Holster Springfield XD9 XD40 Service Model 4 RH Blac $39.00 Time Remaining: 24d 11h 10m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 BULLARD LEATHER IWB 3 1911 STYLE HOLSTER LEFT HAND EXCEL CONDITION $79.99 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 48m |
 IWB Custom Leather Holster fits Bond Arms Snake Slayer 4 Black Cherry $48.00 Time Remaining: 5d 14h 27m Buy It Now for only: $48.00 |
 Barsony Black Leather IWB Concealment Holster for GLOCK 17 20 21 22 24 31 36 37 $27.99 Time Remaining: 2d 21h |
 Barsony Black Leather Concealment IWB Gun Holster for Sig Sauer P230 P232 P238 $27.99 Time Remaining: 3d 15h 58m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 Taurus PT 111 140 145 IWB Hybrid Leather Kydex Holster Comfort Cut Black $49.95 Time Remaining: 28d 13h 38m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
 Tucker Gun Leather Leather Lined Secret Strike Kydex IWB Holster $50.00 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 22m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 Galco KingTuk for SW MP9C Kydex Leather IWB Blackin original package $40.00 Time Remaining: 5d 12h 36m |
 SW MP Shield 9mm 40cal IWB Hybrid Leather Kydex Holster Comfort Cut Tan $49.95 Time Remaining: 28d 13h 38m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
 MILT SPARKS IWB VERSA MAX 2 Black Leather Belt HOLSTER 1911 Right 3barrel $130.00 Time Remaining: 5d 4h 41m Buy It Now for only: $200.00 |
 RUGER SR 9C PRO CARRY HD LEATHER IWB GUN HOLSTER HDBLK $38.95 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 44m Buy It Now for only: $38.95 |
 SIG SAUER P228P229 CCW IWB LEATHER HOLSTER VS MAHOGANY In the pants carry model $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 RUGER LCR PRO CARRY VS IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VS BLK In the pants carry model $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 46m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 TAURUS TCP 380 LEATHER RH ITP IWB INSIDE PANTS HOLSTER w COMFORT TAB HMIPH160 $32.95 Time Remaining: 18d 22h 56m Buy It Now for only: $32.95 |
 FOR GLOCK 2021 IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VS MAHOGANY Light weight Carry $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 RUGER LCR PRO CARRY VS CCW IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER BLK In the pants carry model $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 Leather IWB holster for the Sig p238 $35.00 Time Remaining: 18d 23h 57m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 SPRINGFIELD XD 4 9MM 40 IWB LEATHER HOLSTER VS MAGNY In the pants carry model $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 SW 38 2 PRO CARRY SHIRT TUCK TUCKABLE GUN HOLSTER IWB Conceal carry Leather $29.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $32.95 |
 INSIDE IN PANTS IWB LEATHER HOLSTER 4 GLOCK 17 19 22 23 $26.99 Time Remaining: 18h 38m Buy It Now for only: $26.99 |
 Ruger LC9 Holster IWB Right Hand Brown Leather w Shield $30.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 57m Buy It Now for only: $34.95 |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Holster Sig Sauer P250c Hybrid Holster RH Black $39.00 Time Remaining: 29d 16h 24m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 Makarov 9x18 Concealed IWB Tuckable Black Leather Holster CZ 82 CZ 83 P64New $19.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6d 11h 19m |
 FOR GLOCK 2021 IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VS MAHOGANY In the pants carry model $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Holster Glock 36 45 caliber Hybrid Holster RH Black $39.00 Time Remaining: 25d 18h 56m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 Smith Wesson MP C 9 40 IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VSBLK In the pants carry model $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 46m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 DIAMONDBACK DB9 9MM IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VS BLK NEW In the pants carry model $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 Beretta Px4 Storm Sub Compact IWB Hybrid Leather Kydex Holster Black Comfort $49.95 Time Remaining: 28d 13h 43m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
 IWB tuckable leather kydex holster for MP Shield 9mm $40.00 Time Remaining: 3d 4h 28m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 IWB Kydex Leather Hybrid Holster Glock 20 21 21SF 30 37 $34.98 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 59m Buy It Now for only: $34.98 |
 Barsony Black Leather IWB CONCEALMENT Holster for Glock 29 30 33 36 $27.99 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 2m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 TAURUS PT 111 145 CCW IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VS BLK In the pants carry model $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 46m Buy It Now for only: $27.45 |
 Leather IWB ITP CCW SOB HOLSTER 4 BERSA THUNDER 380 $13.45 Time Remaining: 9d 14h 31m Buy It Now for only: $13.45 |
 TAURUS TCP380 IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER HD BLK In the pants carry NEW Concealed $34.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 46m Buy It Now for only: $38.95 |
 RUGER SR 9C 9MM PRO CARRY IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VSBRN In the pants carry model $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 LEATHER ITP IWB CCW GUN HOLSTER for SW BODYGUARD 380 $23.95 Time Remaining: 7d 20h 35m Buy It Now for only: $23.95 |
 Barsony Black Leather Concealment IWB Holster for Ruger LCP 380 $27.99 Time Remaining: 4d 3h 35m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 IWB leather holster ambidextrousSmith wesson bodyguarddiamondback db 380db9 $29.00 Time Remaining: 3h 32m Buy It Now for only: $29.00 |
 Barsony Tan Leather IWB Inside the Waistband Concealment Holster RUGER LCR38 357 $22.99 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 10m Buy It Now for only: $25.99 |
 KEL TEC P 11 PF 9 CCW IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VS BLK In the pants carry model $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Holster Sig Sauer P2022 Hybrid Holster RH Black $39.00 Time Remaining: 27d 10h 23m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 NEW RUGER LC 9 9MM IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER HD BLK In the pants carry model $34.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 46m Buy It Now for only: $38.95 |
 KEL TEC P3AT RUGER LCP IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VS BLK Light weight conceal $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Holster Beretta PX4 Storm Hybrid RH Black $39.00 Time Remaining: 22d 16h 30m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 RUGER SR 9C 9MM PRO CARRY IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VS In the pants Mahogany $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 TAURUS 24 7 Compact 9 40 IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VSBRN In the pants carry model $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Hybrid Holster Smith Wesson J Frame Revolver RH Black $39.00 Time Remaining: 25d 10h 54m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 TAURUS TCP 738 380 ACP IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER HD BLK In the pants carry model $34.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $38.95 |
 IWB and pocket leather holsterright handRuger lc9Kahr pm9 cm9 cw9sig 232 $25.00 Time Remaining: 3h 19m Buy It Now for only: $25.00 |
 1911 5 FULL Size CCW IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VS BLK $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 FOR GLOCK 172231 IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VS MAHOGANY In the pants carry model $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 Barsony Brown Leather IWB Holster GLOCK 19 23 26 27 28 $28.99 Time Remaining: 23d 16h 28m Buy It Now for only: $28.99 |
 1911 5 FULL Size CCW IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VS BLK In the pants carry model $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 TAURUS 24 7 Compact 9 40 IWB LEATHER GUN HOLSTER VSBRN Light weight Coneal unit $24.95 Time Remaining: 4d 21h 48m Buy It Now for only: $27.95 |
 Barsony Brown Leather IWB Holster GLOCK 29 30 32 33 36 $28.99 Time Remaining: 23d 16h 29m Buy It Now for only: $28.99 |
 Barsony Black Leather Concealment IWB Holster for Ruger LCP 380 $27.99 Time Remaining: 5d 3h 57m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 Walther PPK IWB Concealment Hybrid Leather Kydex Holster concealed Black $49.95 Time Remaining: 29d 11h 5m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
 Barsony TAN Leather IWB Holster for KEL TEC P11 PF9 $27.99 Time Remaining: 5d 16h 48m |
 Bianchi IWB Soft Leather Holster Sig P230 P232 Left Hand $12.50 Time Remaining: 4d 22h 32m |
 FOR GLOCK 19 23 IWB PRO CARRY LEATHER GUN HOLSTER HDBLK $38.95 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 44m Buy It Now for only: $38.95 |
 Barsony Brown Leather IWB Concealment Gun Holster for KEL TEC P11 PF9 $27.99 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 8m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 Barsony Brown Leather IWB Concealment Holster for GLOCK 19 23 26 27 28 $27.99 Time Remaining: 6d 2h 53m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
 FoxX Leather Kydex IWB Holster Glock 20 21 29 30 Hybrid Holster RH Black $39.00 Time Remaining: 19d 12h 15m Buy It Now for only: $39.00 |
 Black Leather IWB Concealment Gun Holster Bersa 9 40 45 Ultra Compact Carry $27.99 Time Remaining: 5d 21h 1m Buy It Now for only: $31.99 |
Leather Iwb
Pros and Cons of Kydex Gun Holsters by Brad Justus
If the last 10 years or so, some significant changes have occurred in the gun holster industry. One of those changes includes the growing popularity of kydex as a material for gun holsters. Today nearly every style of gun holster (IWB, OWB, Tactical, etc.) is available in a kydex version. In light of that growing popularity, a very common question that we regularly hear at Gunner's Alley is "What's kydex and how is it different or better than leather?"
First, it's important to answer the "What exactly is kydex?" question.
Kydex is an extremely durable acrylic/PVC thermoplastic manufactured and marketed by the Kleerdex Company in Bloomberg, P.A.
Kydex is produced in a wide range of colors, patterns, textures, thicknesses, and grades designed for long-term performance, appearance, and a multitude of diverse end-use applications. In addition to holsters, these applications include:
*Aircraft interiors
*Medical products
*Food processing equipment
*Electrical components
*Store fixture components
The kydex line of proprietary thermoplastic was first produced by a company called Rohm and Haas in 1965. It was designed specifically for aircraft interior applications. Its strength to weight ratio and durability made kydex an excellent choice for commercial aviation applications. Shortly after its inception, kydex was quickly adopted for use by United, American, Delta and other major airlines.
In 1987 the Kleerdex Company purchased the entire Kydex product line from the Rohm and Haas Company. In 1990, Kleerdex began manufacturing kydex sheeting at its Bloomburg, P.A. location. Kleerdex expanded the early kydex lines to include many different grades and colors.
As with any material, Kydex holsters have pros and cons compared to traditional leather holsters. Here are a few pros:
Durability - Overall kydex is probably a more durable material than leather, and is much more impact/damage resistant. Accidentally spill gas or some other solvent on your favorite leather holster, or catch that holster on a sharp object, and you'll see where kydex could be beneficial. In addition, leather will stretch out over time, while kydex will retain its original form.
Water/moisture Resistant - One potential downside of leather is that it isn't truly waterproof. Over time, leather holsters can and will absorb moisture. That moisture can soak into the holster and affect the weapon finish, as well as produce a foul odor. Kydex is virtually waterproof, making it an excellent choice for holster use in humid or tropical climates. As an added bonus, kydex holsters are also very easy to clean with a wet cloth.
Speed - This is an arguable benefit, but worth mentioning. In my humble opinion, a properly fitted kydex holster draws faster than a comparable leather model. This is one of the reasons that kydex holster have become so popular in competitive hand gunning arenas like IDPA and IPSEC. We have a large number of customers who switch from leather to kydex for IDPA hand gunning, and we routinely receive feedback confirming the added speed of kydex.
Kydex holsters also have a downside compared to leather. Here are a few:
Weapon finish wear - Here's one that's a hot topic, and probably the most commonly asked question we receive regarding kydex holsters. Before we get into addressing this issue, it's important to understand some concepts. Finish wear on a weapon comes from friction that occurs when the weapon is un-holstered and re-holstered. Over time, that repeated friction causes wear on the weapon. Friction wear occurs on weapons no matter what the holster is made of. Actually you could cause finish wear on a weapon using your finger, if you rubbed in the same place over time. Likewise, any poorly fitting holster, no matter what the material, can cause wear on the weapon finish.
Now do kydex holsters cause wear?
Yes, they will. However, the level and degree of wear will depend on several factors such as the quality of the holster, fit of the holster, and amount of use. Let me explain a bit more: leather holster rely on tightness of fit for retention. Kydex holsters typically provide retention through specific points within the holster that "grab" onto the weapon itself. These specific retention points are usually located around the trigger guard, and front of the muzzle (front slide area for semi-automatics). Over time, repeated holstering and unholstering will most likely cause some finish wear at these points. In a quality kydex holster, the amount of wear is usually dependant on the frequency of draws and re-holstering.
Flexibility - As leather is somewhat supple is has a limited amount of flexibility. A leather holster, depending on how it's worn, can almost mold itself around the wearer's hip. Since kydex is a somewhat rigid thermoplastic, it lacks the flexibility that leather offers.
Hopefully this information will be helpful to you and answer some of the common questions that you may face when deciding on a gun holster.
About the Author
Brad is the co-founder of Gunner's Alley (http://www.gunnersalley.com), which is an online retailer of high quality gun holsters and shooting supplies.
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