Firearm Finish and ScratchingUpdated a month ago

A question we get on a regular basis is if the holster will wear the finish of your firearm more than other holsters? The short answer is that ALL holsters will wear the finish of a firearm over time from repeat usage. 

While our holster is form fit, what wears on a firearm is the dirt, dust, debris, etc. that gets stuck in your holster. Anything that gets stuck inside your holster will cause friction and acts like sandpaper. This is where proper maintenance of your holster comes in. To eliminate this and minimize wear on holsters and firearms, you should wipe your holster with a clean damp rag regularly. 

We would also like to point out that everyday carry firearms are “tools”. You really can’t expect them to stay in showroom condition if you are using them.  This goes for all styles, a Kydex holster, a leather holster, or even a Hybrid holster, it does not matter. If you want a firearm to be immaculate, then the safe is the place that it should live. If you are carrying a firearm for everyday use, it is crucial that you use it often. You should be using and practicing with it regularly at the range or even doing dry fire drills. All of this use will cause wear on your firearms, no matter what style holster you have.

In addition, the new locking mechanism may cause the finish of certain firearms, particularly the more delicate Kimber finish or to a lesser degree the coating on some Glocks, to wear.  The Kimber finish is not particularly durable and this is an issue that Kimber is aware of but regretfully does not warranty.    Excerpt taken from KimberAmerica  

There are many threads online that address options for touching up the finish.  Many local firearm stores can address these concerns in-house, quickly and at little cost should you have concerns.  

Please also be aware that it is not typically the policy of Urban Carry to address scratching concerns on firearms as finish wear is an expected result on any EDC.