Leather Holsters vs. Kydex Holsters - Unbiased Opinion!

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  • Опубліковано 13 січ 2025

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  • @chrislocke1042
    @chrislocke1042 Рік тому +10

    I just ordered my Tuckable leather IWB yesterday first leather holster for me. Can't wait. Re hosltering for me is definitely not a "get in a hurry" thing.

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  Рік тому

      Thank you for your support sir, we truly appreciate it!

    • @MDCreload
      @MDCreload 8 місяців тому +1

      I just received my first leather holster iwb today. From different company. But, between the kydex and leather. Comfort is leather. I am going to love my leather holster. I can move it anywhere from appendix to 4 o clock. Sitting in the car and be comfortable. With my kydex. When placed at appendix. It was digging hard into my thigh. I got use to it and be okay with it for like 9 hours of driving and being out and about outside of vehicle. But at the end of the day I would be sore and have a bruise on my thigh. Which is why i went to leather. The comfort is outstanding.
      It took 30 mins to break the leather in to fit the handgun properly.

  • @Owen4it
    @Owen4it Рік тому +11

    Everyone should have a couple of each! Good info in a direct and easy to understand delivery. Thank you!

  • @TheOGJeff
    @TheOGJeff Рік тому +8

    I don't understand why there can't be a slim leather holster with a sweat guard and retention adjustment or even just the bare minimum of something in the leather holster to hold on to the gun and also keep the holster from collapsing.

    • @Solvinplat
      @Solvinplat 27 днів тому

      1791 makes some decently good ones

  • @billwhelan869
    @billwhelan869 2 роки тому +7

    I love your very clear and detailed explanation of the pros and cons of each holster type. Thank you! What’s your take on managing the proverbial “wear and tear” that makes an otherwise well cared for and maintained weapon look old, marred, and weathered?

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  2 роки тому +4

      Keeping your holster clean is the biggest thing you can do. Dirt and dust in your holster will act like sandpaper against the finish of your pistol.

  • @tonyzapata9976
    @tonyzapata9976 Рік тому +8

    Great video, great product. Your water buffalo holsters are a thing of beauty. I just received my second one and love it. Muddy River Tactical has great customer service, and very fast response time to questions.

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  Рік тому

      Thank you for your support sir, we appreciate you more than you know!

    • @Scorp333
      @Scorp333 Рік тому

      What's your discount code?

    • @tonyzapata9976
      @tonyzapata9976 Рік тому

      @@Scorp333 I didn't know there was a discount code, but the holster I was referencing, the soft IWB is on sale right now.

  • @cfbodman2
    @cfbodman2 2 роки тому +8

    I like the leather against the skin and Kydex to hold the gun secure, which is why I choose that combo in a holster and more makers are offering that today

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  2 роки тому +1

      Yes sir our comfort carry hybrid holsters are kind of a best of both worlds

    • @trey2297
      @trey2297 Рік тому

      What’s the website?

    • @trey2297
      @trey2297 Рік тому

      What’s the hybrid holster called ?

  • @draxodrax8371
    @draxodrax8371 2 роки тому +5

    I have several of both, but I carry OWB, and Kydex tends to carry the weapon higher on the body, so Kydex it is for me for ccw.

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  2 роки тому +1

      Both have there place for sure in different situations. Thank you for your support!

  • @cheeng1
    @cheeng1 Рік тому +7

    Excellent perspective that leather is a great material for someone who hasn’t carried before with respect to comfort.

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  Рік тому +1

      For sure. Having it on you if you ever need it is main thing!

  • @dansherman1980
    @dansherman1980 Рік тому +3

    The comfort category is subjective. If it’s hot and humid the leather will stick to your skin and some folks are allergic to the treatments put on leather. Kydex will make your skin sweat and create a channel for sweat to flow causing a wet spot. However leather will flex and move with you but kydex can as well if they’re equipped with the hardware.

  • @rkendall94
    @rkendall94 Рік тому +3

    Just ordered a Kydex holster from you for my new Canik MC9. Cant wait to try it out!

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  Рік тому

      Thank you, we truly appreciate the opportunity to earn your business!!

  • @gunslinger270
    @gunslinger270 11 місяців тому +1

    Love this objective take on the subject. I will be looking at your products as it's obvious that your company keeps customer preference as one of your priorities, a rare sight in this day and age.

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  11 місяців тому

      If you need anything we are always here to help!

    • @gunslinger270
      @gunslinger270 11 місяців тому

      @@muddyrivertactical you dont make custom fitted holsters, and I have a model almost no one carries...the Sig P250, and I refuse to part with it. I'll keep you in mind next time I purchase a more popular model of pistol.

  • @theloki72
    @theloki72 Рік тому +10

    That's an easy one. Leather for revolvers, kydex for semi autos.

    • @michaelsaine
      @michaelsaine 8 місяців тому

      What about guns like 1911 or even the browning hi power

    • @Gnome-kc7pr
      @Gnome-kc7pr 8 місяців тому +1

      @@michaelsainewhichever is better

  • @livebreatheadaptevolve
    @livebreatheadaptevolve Рік тому +4

    Great video but one thing you didn't address and I'd appreciate your opinion on - if you have a "collector" firearm, would leather be the BETTER choice for OWB? If you're carrying an SK Customs or Cerakote firearm I'm worried my Kydex is going to Mar the custom finish? Looking forward to your advice & opinion

    • @Anw120
      @Anw120 8 місяців тому

      did you ever find an answer to this question?

    • @livebreatheadaptevolve
      @livebreatheadaptevolve 8 місяців тому +1

      @@Anw120 Not from the creator as you see. I did speak to SK and they agreed with me: Leather would be the "better" choice since it's softer. Leather can also mar but that would be over decades in my opinion. I own a bunch of custom firearms (I need to post more videos) but will use my old duty Glock as the example. 30 years later it shows very MINIMAL "wear" marks and it was used in a Safariland rigged leather holster with soft interior and retention lock. Love Kydex but wouldn't trust it with my gold plated firearms. Currently testing my deadpool in Kydex that I use as my EDC. I'll keep you posted. Hopefully the Kydex doesn't wear off the paint. So far about 6 months and no issues.

    • @Anw120
      @Anw120 8 місяців тому

      @@livebreatheadaptevolve thanks - I have a older model P239 in good condition, I bought it to be my carry gun, but feel kinda bad about scratching it up in a kydex holster. I’ve been reading kydex is much faster on the draw, so I guess kydex it is. Will just have to get scratched up I think, no way around it.
      Was going to get a leather AIWB holster, but it seems the draw would be inconsistent and could take longer, which defeats the purpose it seems

  • @stevegreenfield6631
    @stevegreenfield6631 Рік тому +2

    Can you tell me the difference between your "soft' leather IWB holster & your regular leather holster. Thanks.

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  Рік тому

      We make a soft leather holster and a tuckable leather holster for inside the waistband.
      Both are natural water buffalo leather
      Soft leather has 5-6 oz leather, metal clip fixed at 10 degree cant angle
      Tuckable leather is 11-12 oz leather with tuck-able clip and adjustable cant angle

    • @stevegreenfield6631
      @stevegreenfield6631 Рік тому

      @@muddyrivertactical So they are basically the same, Except the soft leather is thinner & more pliable. And the tuckable holster has a space for shirt tucking and the soft leather doesn't have the space. Yes? Thanks.

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  Рік тому +1

      Yes the tuckable is the upgraded version. Full grain leather, tuckable clip and tuckable feature, adjustable cant angle, better clip

  • @morgansnell3762
    @morgansnell3762 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the information and thoughts on this! Always perusing for the best IWB holster! I do use one of your holds for my EDC

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  2 роки тому

      Absolutely sir we are always here to help. Thank you for your support!

  • @phantomstrike3310
    @phantomstrike3310 8 місяців тому +1

    Just ordered a leather holster from you for my Mete MC9. I actually have 3 MC9s. I have heard great things about the company. Im looking forward to getting it.....i hope the hype is real 👍

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  8 місяців тому

      We appreciate you!

    • @phantomstrike3310
      @phantomstrike3310 8 місяців тому

      ​@@muddyrivertacticalI saw my holster actually already shipped earlier....that's great customer service 👍. Question, do you make the leather IWB holster for the CZ P-01? I couldn't find it but might have missed it. If you do, I'll be sure to order one

  • @sammathis
    @sammathis 4 місяці тому +1

    I just bought your water buffalo leather iwb holster last week. I am new to the world of concealed carry, but I definitely fell into the camp of people who wanted to be comfortable as possible. Being the new guy in the club, it's such a strange feeling to have a big chunk of metal shoved in my pants while I do my daily stuff, but the leather holster is very comfortable. I also wanted to try to buy from somebody as local to me as possible, and you guys are just a few hours away from me. If I decide to get kydex, I will probably get it from you guys as well. Thanks for making a great product.

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  4 місяці тому +1

      We appreciate you and the opportunity to earn your business! If you need anything along the way we are always here to help!

  • @henrywhenryw812
    @henrywhenryw812 2 місяці тому +1

    Can you offer black leather holsters and not only brown?

  • @job1685
    @job1685 Рік тому +1

    Good info. It helped me make up my mind on this.

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  Рік тому +1

      Glad it helped! Thanks for the opportunity to earn your business!

  • @andersonwire
    @andersonwire 11 місяців тому

    Very well explained! You bought up a lot of good points in re-holstering

  • @Philmoscowitz
    @Philmoscowitz 7 місяців тому

    What about holster wear on the firearm? I've only used kydex, so I don't know whether leather is better, but it seems like leather would cause less wear.

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  7 місяців тому +1

      Both are equal really. Man thing about holster wear on any holster is simply keeping holster clean

    • @Philmoscowitz
      @Philmoscowitz 7 місяців тому

      @@muddyrivertactical Thanks, man.

  • @albertptran
    @albertptran 2 роки тому +1

    Love how kydex is rigid and keeps its form open for easy reholstering with one hand

  • @stanleychamallas2331
    @stanleychamallas2331 7 місяців тому

    Excellent explanation of both types of holsters

  • @iRIDE279
    @iRIDE279 Рік тому

    Hmm. I'm wondering know if I made the right choice. Guess I'll find out once it gets here.

  • @TheChaz81
    @TheChaz81 8 місяців тому

    Off topic but does your guys kydex iwb holster for the Prodigy 4.25" fit the enigma system?

  • @redserv3nt62
    @redserv3nt62 Рік тому

    What is a good holster for sar b6 sar 9 or sar 2000

  • @donnierunyan504
    @donnierunyan504 9 місяців тому

    Which one is better for your pistol wear marks

    • @cecilwilliams8709
      @cecilwilliams8709 7 місяців тому +1

      Leather will polish the finish off of your gun, kydex will scratch the finish off of your gun.

  • @rudygonzales2003
    @rudygonzales2003 Рік тому +1

    Need something for us who wear overalls.

  • @PeterFusco
    @PeterFusco 9 місяців тому

    I have three of your leather holsters. My opinion is that they are far more comfortable and if tshtf, reholstering is not a consideration. After all, in the old West it was pull and shoot. If you were successful you could reholster at your leisure.

  • @matthewrobinson4323
    @matthewrobinson4323 Рік тому +1

    Excellent video. What's your website?

  • @MilitantX1
    @MilitantX1 Рік тому +1

    I have both, Leather and Kydex holsters for the win! 😂🤣😎

  • @The_Temple
    @The_Temple Місяць тому +1

    Leather is best

  • @dimassalazar906
    @dimassalazar906 Рік тому

    Haven't found a kydex holster I can wear all day yet. End up wearing a iwb or owb leather holster.

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  Рік тому

      That is why we offer both leather and kydex. One is not perfect for everyone for sure. If you need anything we are always here to help!

  • @edwardburd6338
    @edwardburd6338 6 місяців тому

    All a personal opinion but I love my Muddy River leather holster.

  • @billhollis3977
    @billhollis3977 2 роки тому +1

    Comfront carry my edc now

  • @terryburton971
    @terryburton971 10 місяців тому +1

    Leather inside and outside

  • @michaelwren5276
    @michaelwren5276 3 місяці тому

    Well said sir

  • @knowhereman1
    @knowhereman1 Місяць тому

    I noticed a Secret Service agent at the Butler, PA Trump rally had trouble re-holstering her weapon. But it was probably a lack of training and pudginess more than the type of holster.

  • @jeff7389
    @jeff7389 10 місяців тому

    The soft Buffalo Hyde leather is very comfortable....how comfortable? I carry a glock 43X, ill be doing stuff around the house, and forget im wearing. I like the darker brown, don't care for the lighter color.

  • @LoganVanders
    @LoganVanders Місяць тому

    Leather. No question.

  • @SavGaEckmann
    @SavGaEckmann 20 днів тому

    well done

  • @AledkNick-z5j
    @AledkNick-z5j 3 місяці тому

    Gideon Glens

  • @MarineRecon6682
    @MarineRecon6682 Рік тому +2

    For me leather.

  • @cjykqn
    @cjykqn Рік тому

    Just get one of each

  • @ColemanKarz-v2y
    @ColemanKarz-v2y 3 місяці тому

    Norris Stravenue

  • @LizzieGeorge-e4l
    @LizzieGeorge-e4l 3 місяці тому

    Precious Stravenue

  • @JackCook-e2f
    @JackCook-e2f 3 місяці тому

    Kirstin Field

  • @BetsyOwen-b5b
    @BetsyOwen-b5b 3 місяці тому

    Ericka Roads

  • @IoneWinterberg-d4x
    @IoneWinterberg-d4x 3 місяці тому

    Cleo Mills

  • @EricGibbs-y7u
    @EricGibbs-y7u 4 місяці тому

    Desmond Forks

  • @JohnnyJohnson-f5n
    @JohnnyJohnson-f5n 3 місяці тому

    Runolfsdottir Pines

  • @DunlopValentina-t9b
    @DunlopValentina-t9b 3 місяці тому

    Jalyn Brooks

  • @wayne8276
    @wayne8276 4 місяці тому

    Leather for me .

  • @HarringtonBartholomew-u9d
    @HarringtonBartholomew-u9d 3 місяці тому

    Brakus Street

  • @CamilleLopez-u8n
    @CamilleLopez-u8n 4 місяці тому

    Turcotte Corner

  • @BarnardTheobald-e4v
    @BarnardTheobald-e4v 3 місяці тому

    Laurianne Turnpike

  • @JacquelineBond-t9v
    @JacquelineBond-t9v 4 місяці тому

    Mollie Divide

  • @MatthewJohnson-e7z
    @MatthewJohnson-e7z 4 місяці тому

    Carroll Shoal

  • @AldridgeJoyce-j3i
    @AldridgeJoyce-j3i 4 місяці тому

    Denesik Plaza

  • @SophiaHewlett-w4f
    @SophiaHewlett-w4f 4 місяці тому

    Keshaun Pike

  • @GlennJudah
    @GlennJudah Рік тому +24

    Leather for OWB, kydex for IWB.

    • @Bananahammock88
      @Bananahammock88 Рік тому +23

      I’d say the opposite. lol kydex cuts the crap out of me

    • @heavenbound358
      @heavenbound358 Рік тому +8

      ​@@Bananahammock88EXACTLY!! Opposite is true😮😮

    • @jdykstra3365
      @jdykstra3365 11 місяців тому +12

      Its the opposite... kydex is painful up against skin, bone and muscle ... leather is for comfort, so leather is way better against body... kydex should be owb, leather iwb

    • @heavenbound358
      @heavenbound358 11 місяців тому

      @@jdykstra3365 bingo!!

    • @GlennJudah
      @GlennJudah 11 місяців тому

      @@jdykstra3365 for you maybe, good. I am 👆

  • @DanielKirk-i2t
    @DanielKirk-i2t 3 місяці тому

    Ullrich Ville

  • @nathanielgamis3038
    @nathanielgamis3038 3 місяці тому

    The finger

  • @MattRuybal-c7b
    @MattRuybal-c7b 4 місяці тому

    Kamron Way

  • @FingerPetty-r3c
    @FingerPetty-r3c 4 місяці тому

    Deja Streets

  • @NicholeSmith-e3t
    @NicholeSmith-e3t 3 місяці тому

    Alvera Island

  • @StewartFrantz-h9h
    @StewartFrantz-h9h 3 місяці тому

    Godfrey Manor

  • @EllisHarriet-h3i
    @EllisHarriet-h3i 3 місяці тому

    Keeling Dam

  • @LukeChristopher-d8j
    @LukeChristopher-d8j 4 місяці тому

    Shields Cove

  • @AllenBrigham-b9b
    @AllenBrigham-b9b 4 місяці тому

    Oswaldo Islands

  • @GeraldManhart-f1u
    @GeraldManhart-f1u 3 місяці тому

    Chelsie Lock

  • @DoyleEliot-j4e
    @DoyleEliot-j4e 3 місяці тому

    Dibbert Brooks

  • @JessicaGwynn-r3v
    @JessicaGwynn-r3v 4 місяці тому

    Gorczany Ferry

  • @PansyTiffany-n3x
    @PansyTiffany-n3x 3 місяці тому

    Conn Mall

  • @Abclyfestyle
    @Abclyfestyle 4 місяці тому

    I dont like how they plastic holsters have taken over the market

    • @muddyrivertactical
      @muddyrivertactical  4 місяці тому

      That’s why we still make leather as well. Not everyone likes the same things.

    • @michaelkelly7830
      @michaelkelly7830 4 місяці тому

      What. Leather Company do you work for!

    • @Abclyfestyle
      @Abclyfestyle 4 місяці тому

      @@michaelkelly7830 I don't, bro. Can't use that plastic bullshit.

  • @MirandaNestor-b3s
    @MirandaNestor-b3s 3 місяці тому

    Jesse Tunnel

  • @SamuelJulia-f4o
    @SamuelJulia-f4o 3 місяці тому

    Denesik Squares

  • @SpencerDonald-w3j
    @SpencerDonald-w3j 3 місяці тому

    Karianne Junction

  • @Triangle66
    @Triangle66 10 місяців тому

    Hybrid

  • @ShantelLopez-g8g
    @ShantelLopez-g8g 3 місяці тому

    Eva Stream

  • @GeorgeKracht-p9y
    @GeorgeKracht-p9y 3 місяці тому

    Paul Valley

  • @MoniTena-l3k
    @MoniTena-l3k 3 місяці тому

    Jenifer Cliffs