diver60540 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I just had a gun Cerakoted. Prior to this one, I've only used stainless and hard chrome. My (admittedly ancient) Blade Tech is chewing up the Cerakoted at an alarming rate. Are the newer Blade Tec (and any other) kydex holsters less abusive to Cerakoted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I doubt it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 My wife is running Cerakoted 1911 in a new kydex holster, just not blade tec. It's showing some wear already and she doesn't practice near as much as I do. I still like how the gun looks, and I doubt we could of done it any other way and get the look she wanted. May just need to get it redone in the off season, to keep it looking it's best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Paint wears off. Cerakoat is just another paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 (edited) Safariland 568 Customfit. suede lined might be worth a try I believe cheaply priced ($50) in the US, a couple of adjustment screws and your good to go can also be adjusted to fit many other models. Comes with a paddle or belt attachment or you can get either the BOSS hanger or the USPSA kit for them. Edited June 8, 2016 by terrydoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Safariland 568 Customfit. suede lined might be worth a try I believe cheaply priced ($50) in the US, a couple of adjustment screws and your good to go can also be adjusted to fit many other models. Comes with a paddle or belt attachment or you can get either the BOSS hanger or the USPSA kit for them. If you use the belt loop attachment it doesn't carry high enough for single stack division. It's OK with the paddle, but the belt loop carries lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricardo28 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Garret industries. giholsters.com makes a Kydex that is leather lined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mitch Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Cerakote sucks so bad. Maybe OK for benchrest rifles and other guns that are babied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 A mate borrowed my cerakoted lawman for 2 stages for use in his kydex holster. Gun was ruined at the nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainOverkill Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I had a G17 cerakoted (after milling for an RMR), and the slide started wearing the day I got it home. If finish wear bothers you and you want to use a gun hard, hard chrome is pretty much the only option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver60540 Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 Thanks for the response everyone. About what I expected. Gun is off for hard chrome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Safariland 568 Customfit. suede lined might be worth a try I believe cheaply priced ($50) in the US, a couple of adjustment screws and your good to go can also be adjusted to fit many other models. Comes with a paddle or belt attachment or you can get either the BOSS hanger or the USPSA kit for them. If you use the belt loop attachment it doesn't carry high enough for single stack division. It's OK with the paddle, but the belt loop carries lower. Can you guy's use the Boss hanger or the USPSA hanger kit in SS? That would solve that issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatJones Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 The custom hangers are legal for single stack, but are they available for the Safariland? I prefer my holsters cut a little lower the front than that one. I shoot a Kydex model from Long's Shadow Holsters, it's cut as low as the rules permit. A well cared for gun with honest holster wear is something to be proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagoRed Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Maybe I'm crazy, I'm disappointed in my stainless guns not showing holster wear. Ever since this thread http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=210714&hl=%2Blove+%2Bstainless#entry2342623 I've wanted to cerakote my TRP. As it is a little solvent and a rag runs all the black marks off and my gun looks new again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) The custom hangers are legal for single stack, but are they available for the Safariland? I prefer my holsters cut a little lower the front than that one. I shoot a Kydex model from Long's Shadow Holsters, it's cut as low as the rules permit. A well cared for gun with honest holster wear is something to be proud of. yes you can get a Safariland hanger from the Stoeger shop http://benstoegerproshop.com/safariland-boss-doh-holster-hanger-adapter-plate-olny/ Edited June 10, 2016 by terrydoc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewtac Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I don't mind the wear, tells me I am doing something. Also, it gives me an excuse to try a new color. I cerakore myself, cheap and easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
427Cobra Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Tools look better when they show signs of use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertg5322 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) Got two guns Cerakoted. Both are 1911s. First has about three months of matches (about 12 matches total so far), minimal wear on muzzle, in magwell, on feedramp, along rear of ejection port, on the breechface, and top of slide as well as along front of dustcover. Second I just got back, has about two matches. You can see where the holster rubs the top of the slide and the front of the muzzle but no wear yet. I have a stainless Springfield 9mm 1911 and it shows wear at edge of slide at muzzle, along top (the bead blased part gets a polish were the holster rubs it), along the sides of the trigger guard and along the front of the dust cover. It doesn't stand out as much as on a painted gun, but there is wear. Again, gives the gun character. Not a surprise, if you use it, it will show signs of this use. Like others, I kind of like the look of a well used (not abused) gun. I also have some Glocks that show holster wear as well as an old Colt Army Special revolver. Edited June 11, 2016 by robertg5322 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrydoc Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Or you can buy them already worn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolen1517 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I have an older Blade Tec holster that just destroyed my coating. I eventually went to a race holster to keep the finish on the gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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