C&G Holsters employee cleaning a black Kydex holster in the workshop. Learn proper Kydex holster maintenance, cleaning, retention adjustment, and care tips for long-lasting durability.

How to Clean, Adjust and Care for a Kydex Holster

By: Christopher J. Burns

A good kydex holster lasts for years. A little care keeps it that way. Here's what we tell our customers.

Clean It

  • Rinse with warm water and mild dish soap.
  • Use a soft brush for dirt and lint.
  • Let it air dry. No heat guns, no dryers.

Check the Screws

Screws can back out over time. Check them every month or so. Snug, not cranked down. A drop of blue thread locker helps.

Set the Retention

Most of our holsters have a retention screw. Tighter means more grip on the gun. Looser means a smoother draw.

  • Unload the gun first. Always.
  • Turn the screw a quarter turn at a time.
  • Test: the gun should click in and stay put when you turn the holster upside down.

Watch for Wear

Look for cracks, loose clips, or a gun that rattles. Wear lines on your finish are normal with kydex. Damage to the holster isn't, and our limited lifetime warranty has you covered.

Don't Do This

  • Leave it on a hot dashboard.
  • Use harsh solvents on the shell.
  • Holster a gun with your finger near the trigger.

Want the full why behind fit? Read how we fit-test every holster and our holster safety habits post.

Christmas Order-By Dates

Want it under the tree? Here are the dates to know:

  • Custom holsters: order by Tuesday, Nov 24.
  • Quickship holsters: order by Tuesday, Dec 8.

Quickship ships within 5 business days. Free ground shipping on US orders over $99.99.

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Every C&G holster is Made in USA and backed by our limited lifetime warranty. Questions? Our team of veterans, LEOs and shooters is here Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–4:30 PM ET.


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