Crossbreed Holster break in

[mikek]

I just received my first crossbreed appendix carry holster for my LCP MAX.
I was just wondering about break in and how long it taken them to soften up?
Thanks

 

[mammynun]

It takes a while, even longer if you got horse hide, but it will eventually mold to your shape. How much you sweat plays a big part, so don't expect a lot till summer. ;-)

I have 4 (5?) Crossbreed's and I've found that you do not want to wear them without the pistol inserted; the kydex is thinner on the newer ones and tends to crack if the pistol isn't there to support it(which is why I stopped buying them). They may have fixed that issue, I haven't bought a new one in... 10 years? They're very comfortable when the get broken in. The only other thing to watch for is the leather on the top becoming so "broken in" that it wants to fold outwards towards the trigger... with mine it's only been a possible issue with the "combat cut" (I think that's what it's called), and only after years of use.

YMMV

 

[mikek]

It takes a while, even longer if you got horse hide, but it will eventually mold to your shape. How much you sweat plays a big part, so don't expect a lot till summer. ;-)

I have 4 (5?) Crossbreed's and I've found that you do not want to wear them without the pistol inserted; the kydex is thinner on the newer ones and tends to crack if the pistol isn't there to support it(which is why I stopped buying them). They may have fixed that issue, I haven't bought a new one in... 10 years? They're very comfortable when the get broken in. The only other thing to watch for is the leather on the top becoming so "broken in" that it wants to fold outwards towards the trigger... with mine it's only been a possible issue with the "combat cut" (I think that's what it's called), and only after years of use.

YMMV

Thanks for the info. I honestly didn’t know what leather type to get because I’ve never owned one so I went with cow hide.

 

[mammynun]

Here's a thread from 12 years ago (LOL)

Crossbreed vs. Kholster; my experience.

Just my opinion, based on my holsters. As seen above, I have a Crossbreed SuperTuck for my Sig P220c, and a MiniTuck for my Kahr PM45. I own a Kholster for my M&P 40. Both of the Crossbreeds fit their respective weapons very tightly. My Kholster, not so much. The leather on both of my...

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