Leather Holsters are outdated.

Kid@Heart · May 24, 2019

I use a Crossbreed IWB for my 1911. I have a whole box of "Used Once" holsters, but continue to return to the Crossbreed.

I have not been able to find a good OWB leather thumb break holster for my 1911.

Legs · May 24, 2019

Been wearing Ted Blocker IWB holsters since the eighties... and will still continue to order them as the need arises. However, I have been packing around a S&W Shield for the past year in Kydex. Started out as just a trial basis... but works well for the gun.

CountryGent · May 24, 2019

MrRob96 said:
It's said @AndyinEverson blows through more powder in a weekend than The Rolling Stones used in the 1960s.

That line literally made me laugh out loud. :s0112:

As to the kid claiming leather holsters are outdated; he's a muppet. And, candidly, I have no use for ones made of anything else.

clearconscience · May 24, 2019

Koda said:
I like kydex but don't agree leather is outdated. I prefer the comfort of leather for OWB. I'm a huge fan of www.bitterrootgunleather.com/owb/

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That's is definitely not outdated.
That's gorgeous

Baseacegoku · May 24, 2019

I have both leather and kydex. Hell I even have a leather kydex combo holster. I go with what works.

Rudedog · May 24, 2019

Horse hide yo.

Boboclown · May 24, 2019

I wear leather boots for work since some places need steel toed boots (no idea why, steel toes or a hard hat won't stop 20 tons of steel), so leather seems pretty durable and useful.

IceAxRiflRvlvr · May 24, 2019

Many of the common metal and synthetic belt clips just don't work for me. The double belt loops are good, but a little too bulky IMO. Both these methods below will NOT come off your belt when drawing:

XL UltiClip (left) and Guitar String Soldered Security (Patent Pending)

leadcounsel · May 25, 2019

nammac said:
Typically steel and wood gets leather only, polymer could go either kydex or leather...

Leather for getting gussied up for a night out...
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OOOHHHH I love that leather. What make is it?????

leadcounsel · May 25, 2019

bbbass said:
This right here is sexy:

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leadcounsel · May 25, 2019

My holster in Iraq, circa 2010 OIF.

nammac · May 25, 2019

leadcounsel said:
OOOHHHH I love that leather. What make is it?????

That's a Winthrop Holsters for the Shield .45

orygun · May 25, 2019

Kid@Heart said:
I have not been able to find a good OWB leather thumb break holster for my 1911.

High Noon Sky High. I really like this one. I have one for my CBOB, but the pic is too large to upload!
Sky High - Extreme Duty Belt Holster - High Noon Holsters

Flymph · May 25, 2019

It's the same as saying metal frames are outdated... it's all about preference.
People buy plastic because it is cheaper and more readily available with a ton of practical applications. Leather and metal is more expensive for quality products.

If you're puttin' crotch sweat all over your Glock you probably want to use plastic to keep maintenance minimal...

You can probably guess what I prefer (even tho all of my holsters are synthetic).

Kid@Heart · May 25, 2019

orygun said:
High Noon Sky High. I really like this one. I have one for my CBOB, but the pic is too large to upload!
Sky High - Extreme Duty Belt Holster - High Noon Holsters

On the website it looks like the holsters selection doesn't include Full size 1911's carried "cocked and locked".

orygun · May 25, 2019

Kid@Heart said:
On the website it looks like the holsters selection doesn't include Full size 1911's carried "cocked and locked".

Could be. Mine is older and it works very well "cocked and locked", as that's the only way to carry a 1911.

41mag · May 25, 2019

My first 4 choices were 'not available'; all I had to do was change carry location and material...BUT.....there were choices.
Sadly, none of them were my actual choices.

Pandaz3 · May 25, 2019

I don't bother with anything but Leather, Kydex, Blown Glass, Knotty Pine, Black Walnut, or Birdseye Maple, I do not accept Aluminum.

Okay I have Leather and I have Kydex, I like both. I have Nylon too. I have hybrids like Crossbreed and Alien Gear. I find I use leather for pocket holsters 90% of the time unless Nylon is all I can find. I do use Nylon for ankle holsters. My belly is too big for belly bands, nah I have one but the wife uses it. I have Leather OWB for trail revolvers. I uses Kydex for EDC IWB and most OWB. I noticed the most wear from a Leather one with my Ruger LC9s, I was using it the most, so it stands to reason it would have the most wear. Kydex does not bother my guns much.