There is no need to "soak" the holster.
There is no need to "soak" the holster.
What I mean is that while it won't damage the leather,,,
It's simply not necessary to soak it for 15 minutes.
A quick 5 to 10 second dunk in warm water is al it needs,,,
"Casing" (deep soaking for complete saturation),,,
Is just massive overkill.
Dunk it, wrap your gun in Saran wrap,,,
Then work the gun in and out of the holster.
You may use your fingers and mold the leather to the gun,,,
But how deep you make the form fit is up to you.
After the holster has dried completely,,,
Apply a very light coating of any leather conditioner.
Oils such as Neatsfoot oil do not give your leather cancer,,,
They keep the internal fibers pliant so the leather doesn't dry out and crack.
However what it can do is turn your leather to mush if you use too much,,,
That is why I said apply a very light coating of oil or conditioner.
Leather is funny stuff,,,
Depending on the current condition,,,
There are several products for different purposes.
If there is a Tandy leather store near you,,,
You can get any of several products that will suit your needs.
Aarond
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