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    Default How long does a Kydex Holster last?

    So I have been carrying for just over 2 years now in a Quantum carry Chameleon v2 and I have been carrying Everyday except for a week that was flying a bunch. I am very active climbing , bike riding etc, and though the gun sits fairly comfortable most of the time I can sometimes feel that there is pressure on the holster and I was wondering about the durability the other day when I felt the P07 not clipping in as securely as it used to.
    I inspected and then found a small crack in the holster just above where the mag release would be for a left handed shooter.
    I have got a new one , the V3, but now I am wondering if I will have to buy every 2 years?

    What have you guys experienced?

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    Default Re: How long does a Kydex Holster last?

    Holster are consider consumables. Like mags if you use it regularly you will need to replace it from time to time. 2 years is good amount of time from a holster. When it's cracked or loses retention then it's time to replace it

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    Default Re: How long does a Kydex Holster last?

    Fully agree with the 'consumable' observation. I think my homemade carry stuff lasts about three years or so on average.

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    Default Re: How long does a Kydex Holster last?

    Quote Originally Posted by BEX View Post
    So I have been carrying for just over 2 years now in a Quantum carry Chameleon v2 and I have been carrying Everyday except for a week that was flying a bunch. I am very active climbing , bike riding etc, and though the gun sits fairly comfortable most of the time I can sometimes feel that there is pressure on the holster and I was wondering about the durability the other day when I felt the P07 not clipping in as securely as it used to.
    I inspected and then found a small crack in the holster just above where the mag release would be for a left handed shooter.
    I have got a new one , the V3, but now I am wondering if I will have to buy every 2 years?

    What have you guys experienced?
    If a crack forms you can sometimes drill a hole to stop it spreading.




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    Default Re: How long does a Kydex Holster last?

    Radiusing any sharp corners will also help to make them less likely to crack in the first place.

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    Default Re: How long does a Kydex Holster last?

    I have some of Matthews gear and 2 yrs seems soon.

    The hole idea is good. You can maybe add a fiberglass type patch to it as well.

    You can also sometimes regain some retention with heat and a fresh clamp.

    Also helps to replace your retention spacers where applicable.

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    Default Re: How long does a Kydex Holster last?

    I found them super durable, until I started doing some more involved training courses. Rolling around on the ground on an empty holster is quite hard on it.

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    Default Re: How long does a Kydex Holster last?

    My Army ant General model I use for my CZ75 has been going strong for about 7 years now. It fits my body perfectly now.

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    Default Re: How long does a Kydex Holster last?

    Ask Moomin on here. He seems to destroy at least one a year.

    Holsters are pretty much consumable, as mentioned above. Also depends on the materials, as they will wear differently.

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    Default Re: How long does a Kydex Holster last?

    I believe I am a bit harder on my holster than average. The crack is not near a stress riser, but on a flat. Ill see what I can do about it, but using the new now.

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