Thread: Strop Conditioner

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Galco makes high end leather holsters: Galco holsters; Holsters; Gun holster, pistol holsters, western holsters, shoulder holsters, leather, Kydex, CCW, OWB, IWB, and A Galco craftsman told me to use Lexol on Galco holsters to condition them. So far, it's been superb. SO how would it work on leather strops?

Just because a product might cost big $$$ doesn't mean it's better than a less expensive product.

When I've used any strop dressing, or treatment, I use the Fromm's Strop Dressing - little dab will do you, great stuff made for strop...not very expensive at all....I've used it occasionally on a strop during winter months when it is extremely dry.

I've never used Lexol, so I cannot comment on it.

But holsters, including some Galco holsters, have been a part of my daily life since age 22 years. I simply cannot put Galco at the top end of holster makers. They are adequate. IMO

I use Bick 4 on my strops , that's if it is in rough shape when I get it. My weekly maintenance of my strops is just a simple rub down with my hands.

Most all of us have our preferences for oiling leather, and it probably does not matter much, what you use, if you use it sparingly.

And I do mean sparingly, 10-20 drops on a folded into quarters, paper towel applied to a strop. First wipe the strop, with a damp cloth and allow the water to absorb into the strop, (5-10 mins), then wipe the strop, with the oiled paper towel. I use pure Neetsfoot or Balistol. 20 drop is about a 1/4 teaspoon.

How often you need to oil, depends on many things, what kind of leather it is made from, the thickness, new or vintage, your climate, where the strop is stored and how often it is used, and most important the condition when you first use it. Just because it is new, does not mean it was recently made or the leather recently tanned.

Most important, is to wipe with a “damp” cloth, at least, once or every other week to clean of dust and hydrate. I oil “about”, every 6 months.

Apply 10-20 drops and wait a week, if you feel it needs more, add another 10 drops, then a semiannual maintenance program.

Here is a good thread on oiling leather from Razor and Stone.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

My weekly maintenance of my strops is just a simple rub down with my hands.

1+ Same for me...oil from my hands only.

IMHO, the best conditioner for a strop is hand palming, or nothing at all. Only rarely does one of my strops need any attention .. less is more!

And, I'm with the others on Galco .. Consumer grade, meaning decent, but not great!

Originally Posted by Hirlau

I've never used Lexol, so I cannot comment on it.

But holsters, including some Galco holsters, have been a part of my daily life since age 22 years. I simply cannot put Galco at the top end of holster makers. They are adequate. IMO

I use Bick 4 on my strops , that's if it is in rough shape when I get it. My weekly maintenance of my strops is just a simple rub down with my hands.

What would you put on the top of your holster list?

Many Galco holsters have been designed by top names in the holster business.

BTW, I've carried a handgun many for may years. Price nor custom made define quality. There are custom made holsters I wouldn't go near, and I've paid a lot for a mediocre holster.

BTW, Ive never, ever had a bad experience with any Galco holster.

Check this out: Holster Lessons Learned Expensively

Be sure to read posts by Lobo & Red Nichols.

Originally Posted by TreeBrand

What would you put on the top of your holster list?

Bianchi, of course.

Many Galco holsters have been designed by top names in the holster business.

Key word here is "designed"

BTW, I've carried a handgun many for may years. Price nor custom made define quality. There are custom made holsters I wouldn't go near, and I've paid a lot for a mediocre holster.

So have I and I agree with you.

Originally Posted by TreeBrand

BTW, Ive never, ever had a bad experience with any Galco holster.

Check this out: Holster Lessons Learned Expensively

Be sure to read posts by Lobo & Red Nichols.

I've never had a bad experience with a Galco either.

I'm not going to argue with you on holsters & I'm not interested in reading gun forum debates at the moment.

But,,, thank you for the links.