Leather Holsters are outdated.

[dcfranzen]

I only use leather holsters for either IWB or OWB for EDC carry.

I have some plastic that I never use and have never bought a Kydex holster. The drawing sound gets to me just like chalk on a blackboard.

I've never had an issue with any of my leather holsters losing their shape; then again, I don't use a holster at the range (prohibited) or in any competitions (too old for the games).

 

[2A2Dend]

Leather is comfy
Keeps me fuzzy. LOL

 

[s1xty7]

Each has their purpose. For instance, if I want the lightest, smallest CC, I'm likely choosing my LCR in 38 spl in a kydex holster with a boot grip. Is it fun to shoot? No. Is it comfortable? Weight wise, yes, but not texture/feel. Is it lightweight and compact? Yes. Most of the time I find myself grabbing the SP101 in a leather DeSantis holster for AIWB. Is it fun to shoot? Yup. Is it comfortable? As long as I have a good belt. Is it lightweight and compact? Not really. Even though the LCR makes the most logical sense, life is not always about logic. If it were, we'd all drive compact, fuel efficient cars unless we had a load to haul.

As I've gotten older, my appreciation of quality leather products has gone way up. There is so much more personality, style, and class with leather.

 

[2A2Dend]

My SP101 is in the Bianchi Model 3S. I like it.

 

[nwslopoke]

I have a hybred holster I like. Leather backing on a kydex holster. The kydex belt loop is a little wonky though. It's comfortable but otherwise has the benefits of neither. Designed for my P07 but fits my Walther PPQ perfectly.

I have a leather holster for a P220. It fits several Sigs where as the kydex holster only fits each individual Sig.

 

[Certaindeaf]

My daily carry, iwb, for the last 20 years has been in a suede Bianchi holster, no probs. It rocks.

 

[PNWguy]

Another vote for leather IWB.

And another.

I like my Don Hume but I need to find another like it with a sweat guard. The "fish scale" pattern on my M&P40c slide irritates my love handle.

 

[IceAxRiflRvlvr]

Kydex/IWB. Leather/OWB.

 

[cigars]

My favorite holster is my leather military shoulder holster. It holds my 1911 nice and snug and is easily covered up by an un tucked button down shirt. I still have my issue one from back in the day. It's really broken in. I recently bought a more up to date version, military issue. It has a long way to go before it's broken in though. I might have to drag it around Wolf Creek behind my truck for a while. Lol.

 

[PNWguy]

My woods holster is my issued Bianchi flap holster that held the M9. Fits my Glock G29 perfectly...

 

[Certaindeaf]

I have a hybred holster I like. Leather backing on a kydex holster. The kydex belt loop is a little wonky though. It's comfortable but otherwise has the benefits of neither. Designed for my P07 but fits my Walther PPQ perfectly.

I have a leather holster for a P220. It fits several Sigs where as the kydex holster only fits each individual Sig.

You spelled high bred wrong. Now pass the grey poupon.

 

[PNWguy]

Most comfortable is a Blackhawk softshell IWB...



Have both kydex and leather for OWB...

 

[thorborg]

I'm outdated anyway so I'm saving the environment by staying with biodegradable Leather, instead of that nasty plastic poison.
Plus, the insides are eatable, try that with plastic!

 

[solv3nt]

I didn't know they made holsters in material other than leather....

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I'm not assuming the worst, I'm curious what things you think are outdated. I figured BP would come up so I invoked the resident expert.

It's said @AndyinEverson blows through more powder in a weekend than The Rolling Stones used in the 1960s.

I laughed out loud at the last sentence here...After the day I had...I really needed a laugh...thank you!
Andy

 

[Heyjoe]

Kid probably thinks blued steel and hardwood is outdated as well, no sweat off my sack.

 

[Medic!]

I guarantee you. A Model 19 S&W carried in an old piece of cow hide, will still put you six feet under.

As will Andy's old ''Belcher''.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I guarantee you. A Model 19 S&W carried in an old piece of cow hide, will still put you six feet under.

As will Andy's old ''Belcher''.

Something like mine shown below...Yeah that will work.
Andy

 

[edslhead]

Save the cows

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

well im not stickin my 1911 in kydex so leather it is!