MetropolisLake Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Simple question, if I put an STI Eagle that is blued in a BladeTech WRS holster, will I kick myself due to wear and scratches? I have never had a blued gun before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellymc Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 It will produce character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaeOne3345 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 It's gonna wear, fast. Get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmca Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Depends on how you view your gun. Is it a tool, or is it jewelry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetropolisLake Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 This is the nicest gun I've ever owned, I'm not quite to the "it's just a tool that was meant to be worn out" mindset yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Kydex even wear glock finishes off and you can't hardly drill that stuff! Depends on how much you use it but yes it will wear off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaeOne3345 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Just get it hard chromed, or have some sort of PVD/DLC treatment done once it is worn. It's gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 The way people talk about the finish on STIs I think if you rub too hard when you clean it, it takes off finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig N Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Kydex even wear glock finishes off and you can't hardly drill that stuff! Depends on how much you use it but yes it will wear off. I got a new comptac red international and put my 35 in it. Gouged the piss out of it on the slide. You wouldn't think a bad mold mark would do that. But I learned to check "new" holsters that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetropolisLake Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Is an open/race holster really that big of a no-no for 3-gun? Can they really just fall out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaeOne3345 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I trust my Safariland 014 for 3 gun, maybe more than I do my Blade Tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuildSF4 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Is an open/race holster really that big of a no-no for 3-gun? Can they really just fall out? If the holster is not locked - yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 It will wear a finish as the sti finish is not very strong to begin with. I understand it's a nice gun for you but it's gonna get worn but when it does it's easily refinished. The race holster is easier on the finish but it offers zero protection for the gun banging into stuff. Are you mainly using the gun for 3 gun? I run a g code for mine with the hood on it for 3 gun and if I move first I engage the hood. If I draw the pistol on the start the hood is forward. Getting some wear isn't the same as abusing the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Depends on how you view your gun. Is it a tool, or is it jewelry It may be a tool but its the only bling I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetropolisLake Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Are you mainly using the gun for 3 gun? Yes, pretty much 100% 3-gun except for local IDPA'ish stuff where they're not too picky about equipment. I have two BladeTech WRS holsters and love them but they're for a Glock with cerakote and an FNX with a stainless slide, not a nearly $2,000 gun with a blued slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RammerJammer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Is an open/race holster really that big of a no-no for 3-gun? Can they really just fall out? The Double Alpha racemaster when locked will not allow the gun to come out no matter what. When unlocked you can almost bump it out with your arm if you hit it right. The location of the lock allows you to unlock it naturally during the draw so you could keep it locked. If you dont unlock it you will pull your pants over your head before it comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jacket Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I use a Bladetech with my STI for both 3 gun and USPSA. That way I am used to the same set up. It will wear the finish, but as others have indicated it is a tool. My thought is when it gets too worn I'll hard chrome it. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 yep it will wear it quite noticably. of course it can be re-blued once the coating is beat up. or hard chromed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outerlimits Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Kills everything-blueing, park, cerakote, durakote...everything that ain't tIAN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ak_tech Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Yeah, Every blued STI I have used with kydex holster has had a lot of "character" very quickly. They do make some nice kydex with suede liners these days that are supposed to help with this, but i have no experience with them. As others have said, most people just get it refinished with something better when the time comes. Maybe think of that as a good time to do some upgrades like tri topping etc since you will have to get it refinished then anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpankYa Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 The blueing on my STI Edge wore off where the frame meets the beaver tail just from use. It will happen so if that bothers you start saving to refinish. Lester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I remember that feeling. You might find a lined holster that would save it for a while. You are going to love the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakracker Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Not sure about the Kydex but can say that the best lined and fitted leather holsters will get to them when a lot of practice and/or match time is added to the count. The constant polishing action on the protruding parts will give a regularly used gun its character. My uggerly stainless guns seem to camo it a good bit longer than most BUT to me stainless is not pretty enough to worry about anyhows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarMike Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) I'm in the same boat as you. I bought the STI Sentry. Most money I've ever spent on a gun, and although I treat them like tools... I'd like them to last a while! I got a tucker gunleather kydex/leather holster. Seems alright for now. Is wearing kind of fast, but the owner said if I jack up the leather we can look at relining it for cheap. The finish on the STI seems unphased. It is a very smooth draw, but it's not as forgiving as kydex. You have to draw it out properly. Edited February 21, 2014 by OscarMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GmanCdp Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) One thing shooters don't do is clean out the Kydex holster before and after use. Silicone on a rag does wonders. I have a 1911 11 yrs old with over 100k on it[bottom gun ] and the 1st thing I did was hard chrome the slide, but the Kydex still left a mark on it.. top gun is a carry gun, logged over 250 days last yr Edited February 21, 2014 by GmanCdp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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