WARNING: Uncle Mike's nylon holsters are TRASH!!!

[hunter399]

I will ask one more question ,did you order holster online,or buy from store .Maybe got moisture in the mail.

[CAMPMEAT]

I bet the oil leached the dye off the inside of the holster. I can almost assure you that's what happened.

The other thing is, is the nylon made in China ?

[Calvin Rayborn]

I will ask one more question ,did you order holster online,or buy from store .Maybe got moisture in the mail.

Sportsman's for mine, don't know where my friend purchased his.

[Calvin Rayborn]

I bet the oil leached the dye off the inside of the holster. I can almost assure you that's what happened.

The other thing is, is the nylon made in China ?

Could be

- Will check and get back on the location of Mfg

[Alchase]

Just thinking out loud, were those IWB holsters?
They could have picked up sweat moisture if the were.
Not saying something similar could not happen to an OWB holster, but IWBs can get pretty sweaty in some conditions.

[Calvin Rayborn]

Just thinking out loud, were those IWB holsters?
They could have picked up sweat moisture if the were.
Not saying something similar could not happen to an OWB holster, but IWBs can get pretty sweaty in some conditions.

Nope, all worn outside. All "Sidekick" nylon holsters.

[longashes]

Needs this ....

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QUIWAA/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=

[T-Bone]

A gun needs to in essence...BREATH. Storage in a holster or gun case is a bad idea. The exception is the GunSock. It allows the gun access to air with lubrication protection. It is the only "holster/case" I would store a gun in or out of a safe. Residual moisture or even cold to hot condensation can cause rust if the metal is not allowed to BREATH.

I've used Uncle Mike's nylon holsters for years for their intended transport/not storage purpose with ZERO problems.

Also: http://www.shotgunworld.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=398836

[Calvin Rayborn]

Bringing this topic back to the top: Time for a little science experiment - pics coming shortly! 

[Calvin Rayborn]

Just sacrificed (for the good of the forum ) an Uncle Mikes size 18 Holster which caused damage to the upper receiver of a Ruger MKI of mine. In the area where the upper receiver/sights sit, the holster has a nylon strap for extra reinforcement. As you can see, there is a tacky resin substance that was used to adhere said strap into place. I am convinced that this resin is gassing volatile chemicals that are causing/accelerating the corrosion process. In all cases only the upper slide/receiver areas were where the corrosion was present; no corrosion on the sides or trigger areas where no resin was present.

[Calvin Rayborn]

Further proof right here. Borrowed a friend's early "Sidekick" holster (the one on the bottom - Orange logo). Been carrying his sidearm for years in this holster without any trouble. No resin or any other adhesive methods other than quality stitching on inspection.

Holster on the top (white logo) is a new one, CHOCK FULL of that disgusting yellow GOO...So much that it's oozing out the sides of the reinforcement strap. Just plain lousy craftsmanship at the least, not to mention the corrosion issue... Uncle Mikes or whoever owns them now should be ashamed! 

[Alchase]

Have you contacted Uncle MIkes? I would be curious to what they say.

I have many handguns stored in holsters for years, leather and Kydex type, I have never had a problem with the holsters damaging the pistol. I would be looking to get some reimbursement.

[Calvin Rayborn]

Have you contacted Uncle MIkes? I would be curious to what they say.

I have many handguns stored in holsters for years, leather and Kydex type, I have never had a problem with the holsters damaging the pistol. I would be looking to get some reimbursement.

Thats my next step, I’ll be interested as well as to their response.

[CAMPMEAT]

Aren't the orange logo ones the older models ? Like years ago ?

[huntandjeep]

Aren't the orange logo ones the older models ? Like years ago ?

Yes.