Creaky OWB holster problem (?)

[Tom98915]

Originally Posted by libertarian

I bet what you're hearing is the leather rubbing against the belt - not from sliding but from twisting.

If that's the case, silicon spray or leather conditioner (not the stuff that makes the leather extra soft) might help. Beeswax leather waterproofing conditioner has worked well for me in the past.

That's pretty much what it seems to be. Aside from the creaking it's a very stable setup I'm quite comfortable with. I'll give the beeswax a try since I don't want to get silicone on my clothing.

[Tom98915]

I got an explanation and suggestion from High Noon Holsters to share with everyone:

The fibers on the holster are compressed during the molding process. Its really a break in problem that will go away when the leather relaxes and breaks in. Also, the squeak is sometimes caused by the two pieces of leather rubbing against each other , like a holster- belt combo. There are times when it may never go away completely. Remember we are working with a natural product, its leather. Each and every piece is unique in its own way. Sometimes you just do not know why.


You can try these two things:

1 Sprinkle a little bit of talc (baby powder) on the threads and seams of the holster and/or belt. Work it into the stitching and that will remove much of the squeak.

2 Rub the belt with white candle wax where the holster rides.

NEVER USE anything like neetsfoot oil or mink oil on the holster. This will make your holster SOFT. These products were developed for other leathers not gun holsters.

[sealbeach]

I dunno, you are not so young anymore, did you try taking off the belt and holster, and see if you still hear the creaking sounds?

J/K, i had to say it....

[Tom98915]

Originally Posted by sealbeach

I dunno, you are not so young anymore, did you try taking off the belt and holster, and see if you still hear the creaking sounds?

J/K, i had to say it....

haha

[spc]

Originally Posted by sealbeach

I dunno, you are not so young anymore, did you try taking off the belt and holster, and see if you still hear the creaking sounds?

J/K, i had to say it....

spc

[Poogsdad]

Originally Posted by sealbeach

I dunno, you are not so young anymore, did you try taking off the belt and holster, and see if you still hear the creaking sounds?

J/K, i had to say it....

If I did that, you would just hear the creaking in my knees better!!!

[Mad Geek]

Originally Posted by G30 Steve

...Ask the holster maker first.

Originally Posted by ttsail

You can try putting a little baby powder where the belt goes through the loops and on the backside where you belt is against the holster. More than likely that is where your noise in coming from and should solve the problem without compromising the leather molding.

While this response is not from "THE" holster maker, ttsail is "A" darn good leather holster maker. I have a ROSS OWB holster that I like a lot, but it creaks just like you described. I'll give the baby powder a try, if I can find any. Haven't had any babies around here for awhile. Maybe the next time I see my new Granddaughter I can "borrow" just a bit.

Thanks for the tip, Tim.

[Mad Geek]

OK, so there was baby powder in the house. You just have to ask the "softer" person in the house.

Just a little baby powder where the belt goes through the loops:



And I didn't need any on the back of the holster where the belt rides against the holster:


Now I have my new QUIET Winter carry holster for my XD 40 Sub Compact instead of sounding like I'm breaking in a new pair of shoes.



Awesome tip, Tim. Thanks.

For those of you that don't know TT Gunleather , Tim makes some great custom holsters and accessories, and his production time isn't like some of the bigger names.