Recommendations on softening an old leather holster

[Bapak2ja]

I purchased an old leather hoister from a fellow er. It is a Cowboy style gun belt and holster. The leather is old, dry and in need of revitalization. Once it is oiled, it will be a nice holster and belt. Any suggestions on how to fix it up? What brand of leather oil works best?

Thanks.

 

[Goodcat]

I think there's a bake/spray option made for baseball glove leather. I'd start there! Maybe play it again sports or dicks?

 

[kboom524]

Try Tandy Leather. They have a store at Park West shopping center now. They have some very good leather conditioners. Take your holster with you and see what they suggest.
Here is a link to there website and some very good conditioner.

Tandy Leather Factory - Dr. Jackson's Hide Rejuvenator

 

[trailrider]

I use olive oil on all my leather(saddles, tack, holsters, etc.) I use olive oil on the inside(it will stain a little but not as much neatsfoot oil) and either saddle soap(paste in a can) or leather new spray (both applied with a small sponge) on the outside. depends on how "old and dry" the leather is.

 

[gunman41mag]

LEATHER CONDITIONER

 

[DaKruiser]

Try Tandy Leather. They have a store at Park West shopping center now. They have some very good leather conditioners. Take your holster with you and see what they suggest.
Here is a link to there website and some very good conditioner.

Tandy Leather Factory - Dr. Jackson's Hide Rejuvenator

this is what I would do, and I work with leather!

 

[Bapak2ja]

Thanks Kboom524 and DaKruiser! I will head over to Park West tomorrow!

 

[FERLACH]

I use Fiebings Prime Neatsfoot oil Compound on all my leather holsters. Some are 30 years old and still in good shape. Works good on leather boots also.

 

[sumphead]

Obenauf's Leather Care This stuff is used by fire departments a lot. I had some leather work done in my car and this was highly recommended by the leather experts. It is awesome!

 

[Slider]

Thought I would bring this back to life. Trying to find some good conditioner for leather holsters. Would like to hear other's recommendations.

 

[mdmayo]

Cocoa Butter.

 

[DocIndy]

I have had some leather that was extremely stiff and rough. I've always used mink oil that is like a paste. I smother the holster in it and then heat it with a hair dryer to get the leather to absorb the mink oil. Then work the leather while it is warm and it softens up. Repeat as needed until the leather is nice and soft.

 

[CavMedic]

Neatsfoot oil is good. Another great thing, if you are trying to get it to soften up a little is a product called Bear Grease. It is almost like a petrolatum jelly. Makes leather very supple while still letting it keep its stiffness for retention.

 

[mrjarrell]

I will 3rd the Tandy Leather suggestion. There's one in Indy on High School Rd. They'll have what you need, including expert advice.

3019 N High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46224Phone317) 347-9948

Tandy Leather | Leathercraft and Leather Craft Supplies

 

[OutdoorDad]

Hold the phone.
If it is a cowbow style holster, they may have paid extra to make the holster stiff for fast draw.

Make sure you aren't un doing something that is desirable.

 

[LeverGunFan]

Pecard Antique Leather Dressing has been recommended for old holsters:

https://www.pecard.com/product/antique-leather-dressing/

 

[RAMBOCAT]

Visit the GALCO holster site. They have just what you need. I use OBENAUFS LEATHER OIL that I get from AMAZON, it works miracles.