How to Care for a Leather Holster
With the price of a quality leather holster averaging $100 or more, the purchase of a holster is a significant investment for many gun owners. Learning how to properly care for and clean your leather holster is essential to protecting your investment. Fortunately, caring for your leather holster doesn't have to be difficult or time-consuming. With proper storage, cleaning and conditioning techniques, you will be able to use your leather gun holster for many years to come. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 4 soft cloths
- Mild liquid soap
- Hard glycerin soap
- Leather conditioning product
Instructions
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Store your leather holster in a cool, dry location that is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of artificial heat. Choose a low-humidity storage location for your leather holster to keep it from mildewing.
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Remove your gun from its leather holster before storing it to prevent damage to the holster due to corrosion and condensation. If you choose to store your gun in its leather holster, check the gun and holster daily to prevent damage.
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Wipe dirt, dust and grime from your leather holster, as needed, with a soft cloth that has been dampened in warm, soapy water. Dry the leather holster thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
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Clean your leather holster thoroughly every few months, or as needed, to maintain the condition of the leather. Add a few drops of water to a bar of hard glycerin soap and work up a lather. Massage the lather into the holster and wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.
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Condition your leather holster once or twice a year with a leather conditioning product like Lexol Conditioner or Galco Leather Lotion. Apply just a few drops of the leather conditioning product to your leather holster and rub it in with a soft, dry cloth.
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Tips & Warnings
Use only soft cloths when caring for and cleaning your leather holster to avoid scratching or marring the surface of the leather.
Do not immerse your leather holster in any type of liquid.
Do not use artificial heat to dry a wet leather holster or the leather may crack.
Avoid using mink or neatsfoot oil to condition your leather holster, as these oils will soften the leather too much.
References
Resources
- Photo Credit pistol and holster image by Paul Moore from Fotolia.com
