I agree. Adding oils and conditioners soften the leather, which is bad for holsters.AEA wrote:I say no good.
Softening you holster with any oil will reduce it's holding power of your pistol.
Just live with using the gun and holster as they were meant to be used. They are tools. Any marks are signs of use that they are designed for.
There was a self-shooting with graphic pictures that made all the gun forums a couple of years ago. Guy was sitting in passenger seat and suddenly shot himself in the right hip with his holstered handgun! The pictures showed the leather had softened so much that the top of the holster was virtually floppy. It got creased and folded into the trigger guard and ended up pulling the trigger with bad results.
A firm/rigid holster that firmly protects the trigger is crucial for holster safety. DO NOT compromise on that.