My 1911's have Done Hume leather holsters. The best thing about leather is that it molds itself to your body, very comfortable. Plastic, not so much... That, plus leather doesn't squeak!
I feel the same way. I like Kydex a lot, but I prefer leather for iwb. Owb, I can go either way, but when I first began carrying a firearm in my hip I used a DeSantis pancake holster. I don’t know how I did it back then with a Beretta 92fs, but I lost my way in a sea of Kydex in later years. I have wisened up and see the benefits of both. Good video!
My first Handheld was 1911 (Clone). And I got a leather holster with it because leather holsters were on sale LoL. Since then, When I carry full size handheld, it is holstered in a leather holsters. Many call me an old-timer for reason.
Just got one for my 1911 the best gun ever made. For anyone saying capacity is an issue just get a double stack if 9mm is your thing there’s also a 9mm 1911 for you fanboys. I’ll choose a 45 over 9mm any day as well
I'm not a kydex guy but I use Crossbreed holsters... They're expensive but worth every penny!!! From 1911 IWB to PPKS's ... Years of carry and comfy as hell...
While leather will rub/ polish off a guns finish, kydex is absolutely horrible for the finish on pistols! I've had an argument or two(2x is about right) with people over round counts and whether I really EDC a couple of my hand guns because the finish on them is in such good shape. I have to explain that I us soft sided holsters and rarely use kydex then pull off my slide and show the barrel and slide wear.
Made my own holsters for 40yrs, leather is the only material I trust. I carry a .38 special, 6" barrel, western style, with 12 extra rounds in the loops. Open carry with attitude, lol. SEMPER Fi.
I prefer leather absolutely, but out here in the wild west desert, especially working outside all day, sweat is a very real issue. Couple minutes in the 120's and a leather IWB would be thoroughly SOAKED in salt. Everyday salt soak? :( Not a fan of kydex, but it's the solution. Wearing-up the finish on a 1911 doesn't concern me one bit. I don't and won't G1F. A well-worn-tool has character, and it's just that, a tool, not jewelry. Wish it was quieter sure, but If I need to stealth draw, that means I have time to draw slow ;) Leather belt hooks/loops on kydex seems to print more for me, but I've had a kydex clip crack. I was always very careful not to over extend? it, it was simply years old with daily use is all. Always inspect your kydex for integrity folks, and always keep spare clips! I'm not saying keep one in your pocket at all times, but clip fails in the field are a bad day.
My favorite holster (for leather) is MTR Custom Leather (from Ramsuer, NC) they make fantastic leather products, and 1791, which when I purchased my Kimber 10mm I happened to look up, and one caught my eye. I will be complementing my carry holster with one from MTR soon, along with one for my BUL Armory Axe (G19 clone).
HaHa! It's gonna happen, Matt. You can't stop the aging process. I've always been more naturally drawn to leather myself. Thanks for another informative video.
Matt, if you want COMFORT then you need to checkout the N82 (n8=nate, 2=squared* two guys named nate) holsters. Professional has a retention clip, bu the Original does not. Its a oval shaped leather pad that pushes against your skin, and the other side is a holster for your gun! Seriously, it's so freaking comfortable!
I like leather for when I carry my 1911 to church, because my custom leathers are pretty dressy. But I'm still OK with my improved Serpa holsters for OWB EDC. For my war belt, I have a universal MOLLE holster.
Saw your Charlie company flag devil dog. Alpha Company Veteran here brother also 7th Marines. It is a small world. I served in the Gulf with both Heavy Guns WPNS COM and A company Weapons Platoon as a 60 gunner and MRK19 and MAAAA DEUCE on my hummer. Thanks for the info. A suggestion to you. I do this. Go to Walmart and buy a YOGA BLOCK in the weight lifting gym section. Then take some Velcro and put the fuzzy side on the back of your kydex holsters. Then cut out a piece of the yoga block thin enough and put the sticky part of the Velcro on that then affix it to the sweat shield and on the back of your kydex holster. That soft yoga material made our of like memory foam takes the bite out of those kydex holsters. email me anytime and i can show you some pictures of mine if you like. Semper Fi brother.
I know Kydex can be molded easier than leather, but it just looks like cheap 1970's vacuum form, and isn't going to break in over time like a leather holster will.
I ended up picking up a 1791 gunleather BH1 holster for my 1911 due to my kydex IWB holster isn’t comfortable at all and causes sores on my hip and the leather holster is so much more comfortable to carry with so my next step is to buy a leather IWB holster
Hello Matt. So it’s been 3 years since this video was posted. Are you still rocking the leather holster? Picked up a 1911 for my first gun and am not close to getting a concealed license but just curious about it nonetheless.
What position do you where the IWB holster? I typically carry appendix but with a crazy 4.2 in barrel for a carry pistol seems a bit to long. I tried a 3.9 in barrel at 4:30 which was very uncomfortable. So I was wondering what position iwb you carry? Thanks
My choice for the past 40 years is the Milt Sparks Summer Special carrying a full size 1911. For outside the waistband I still have a Roy Baker Pancake for the 5 in Govt Model. They just plain work.
Iv had a couple iwb holster including milt sparks stuff. However I do just love to use a pancake holster over any of them for any pistol or revolver...
1911 ftw. I bought a hellcat to carry, havent found a holster I like and I suck with the hellcat. Striker guns I suck with, subcompact is another level of suck
Kydex is too hard on the finish of your gun. I bought one to try it out and quickly dumped it and returned to leather. Just like my beloved 1911, it’s been around for a long time for a good reason.
I'm 53, with 28 years of Federal Law enforcement experience, and I 100% carry off duty for only the worst-case scenario of protecting my family..... I prefer the same and I have found it to be satisfactory and comfortable for my intended purpose. I pray all will be well every day, but if that changes because of some wicked, nasty, evil, undocumented alien or otherwise/ aggravated felon, ... I am ready to keep my family safe and alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There's something about a 1911 that just shoots dlgreat and carries well on the hip. I have gone back to carrying a 1911 in a pancake over a compact iwb. They conceal about the same for me and the 1911 is way more comfortable.
I too use leather holsters for my 1911(RIA GI 45) one holster is a replica of a WW2 shoulder holster and the other holster I have is a hip holster that I bought from the Hunter company.
I got a P320-M17, but the slide on these guns are really easy to scratch. I'm thinking about wrapping a rag around the gun before I holster it, so it doesn't scratch. If that's a common problem, maybe you can do a video on that. It seems like kydex might scratch easier than leather... so I might have to go leather.
Not a fan of the M17/M18 finish. I love the color scheme, but can’t stand the finish. It comes off so easily leaving white marks. I don’t think there is any real way to fix that. Leather holsters fade finishes over time and literally pull it off the gun, where Kydex scratches and gouges it. If you work it in and out of any type of holster it’s going to happen. For me it’s not such a big deal, but I do wish they chose a different finish. I worry about rust issues overseas, the finish just doesn’t seem to protect the pistol. For me a pistol is a tool and If it’s scratched and faded.... that’s a badge of honor, it means you train daily.
Leather is elegant, softer, gets a nice patina with age, has character, but a well made leather, especially Cordova leather (horsehide) is much more expensive. Leather also absorbs sweat and starts to stink if you don't let it air out and dry. Can't leave out in the rain, snow, or salt. I apply boot oil like Obenauff's or Obenauff's heavy boot cream every year or so. To keep the leather soft and water proofed. Kydex is cheaper, much cheaper. Weather proof. Let it rain, snow, salt spray. Wonr absorb sweat or stink. Skide down a hillside with a kydex and cover it with scrqtches and gouges. Who cares wirh a kydex. Start crying if you have some nice Milt Sparks or Galco. I bought two "1791" for my 1911s and new SA 35 and am very impressed with them. They are also very reasonably priced. It uses thick heat formed leather and looks very luxurious and feel very nice and confirms to thr SA35 or stretches a tiny bit for thr 1911. One if these days I wouldn't mind getting a matching stingray belt and holster with the diamond on the belt buckle and on the holster. It woukd look so coop fir my Ed Brown or Les Baer.
Good choice young man. Take it from an old fud, leather works. Its been around for years and works. Call me an old fart but carrying my handguns in those plastic things scares me. I just don't want to scratch my investments on a holster. I have some younger folks at work tell me, "Hey grandpa this kydex thing rocks". Well great, still carry in leather, and always will.
I got a kydex holster and a leather one. The Kydex one just ppkes my side, while the leather one fits my body. Now I have two leather holsters for my guns. (Versacarry)
+Matt Stamp nice holster. I’ve been moving towards leather holsters as well. Mostly with the @1791gunleather holsters but OWB only so far. For the price, the holster that you feature looks good! Thanks for sharing.
Matt, I generally carry a sub compact, (Sig P365XL, 365. Glock 43X). How difficult is it to re-holster? Meaning does your belt squeeze decrease the opening . I carry around 3:30-4 (right Hand)and have a screwed up left shoulder. That is why I like the kydex as the opening pretty much stays the same shape to re holster. I to Would like to try leather just for the same reason you stated, Comfort. Thanks
I watched you vid went on ebay and ordered one in black,just got it today i offered 35.00 and got it.i have a ruger sr1911 in 10mm and it has bomar rear sight on it,at first the gun didn't want to seat all the way in, but i think it will conform to it when it breaks in.
I am personally a big fan of OWB holsters. I find the IWB holsters to be uncomfortable. The OWB however is great. Only thing is, here in Florida, you have to wear a big ass shirt or a jacket to hide the gun if using an OWB, but those IWB just don't cut it for me. Great video. Thanks!!!
I have a bunch of kydex and to be honest I hate the clicky scrape draw I hate the way it doesn’t conform I started with leather and I’m transitioning back to leather
Looking on the used market you can find kydex but nothing older then five years, that's still usable. On the other hand you can find leather from your granddad's time that's still going strong.
Matt, can’t agree with you more. Purchased an Alien Gear Holster and it cracked in a couple weeks. That’s after one of the holster screws backed out and fell on the floor. I’m going leather in all future purchases.
I have 3 Glocks, a 19, 43, and a 20. I run Galco King Tuk holsters for all of them. Most comfortable holsters I have used so far. Even with the Glock 20 I don't even notice I'm wearing it most of the time.
Nothing beats long term wearing, especially in summer, for an IWB made of leather. Though I would buy one with a metal reinforcement. You do have to keep mindful of when the leather finally loses it's integrity though like you saw on that ITS article. Granted, that guy just had a crappy holster.
Semper Fi Matt. Have you ever tried out a holster called Versa Carry? I have one for my 38+p lightweight that i carry sometimes when i ride. But i also haver them for my full Springfield Armory 1911 and my 4.25 inch 1911. Love to know what you think.
"1911 & Leather"
Sounds like a cologne fragrance that somebody needs to make.
😂
That's actually, true! Good one! LOL!
Or the starbucks sticker template(Guns n Coffee/Flashlights n Coffee)
Make sure u add a pinch of gunpowder
A 1911 needs to be in leather. Not disputable.
Lol we are 100% being our wives with their hand bags now...that being said i like having options for both
That’s funny & sort of true.
Holy Jesus - is my man card at risk. Cause I have a leather, and I'm looking at an Alien Holster.
@@seaclark you might be a little out of season girl.
I agree with you brother 100% and there's nothing better than having a -quality 1911 and a high quality leather holster to go with it good video 👍
My 1911's have Done Hume leather holsters.
The best thing about leather is that it molds itself to your body, very comfortable. Plastic, not so much... That, plus leather doesn't squeak!
I feel the same way. I like Kydex a lot, but I prefer leather for iwb. Owb, I can go either way, but when I first began carrying a firearm in my hip I used a DeSantis pancake holster. I don’t know how I did it back then with a Beretta 92fs, but I lost my way in a sea of Kydex in later years. I have wisened up and see the benefits of both. Good video!
My first Handheld was 1911 (Clone). And I got a leather holster with it because leather holsters were on sale LoL. Since then, When I carry full size handheld, it is holstered in a leather holsters. Many call me an old-timer for reason.
Just got one for my 1911 the best gun ever made. For anyone saying capacity is an issue just get a double stack if 9mm is your thing there’s also a 9mm 1911 for you fanboys. I’ll choose a 45 over 9mm any day as well
I have a Galco summer weight IWB that is ancient but still works....
I'm not a kydex guy but I use Crossbreed holsters... They're expensive but worth every penny!!! From 1911 IWB to PPKS's ... Years of carry and comfy as hell...
While leather will rub/ polish off a guns finish, kydex is absolutely horrible for the finish on pistols! I've had an argument or two(2x is about right) with people over round counts and whether I really EDC a couple of my hand guns because the finish on them is in such good shape. I have to explain that I us soft sided holsters and rarely use kydex then pull off my slide and show the barrel and slide wear.
Awesome. I need a good carry holster for my 1911, looks like I’ve got some eBay shopping to do
Mine broke 😟
Made my own holsters for 40yrs, leather is the only material I trust. I carry a .38 special, 6" barrel, western style, with 12 extra rounds in the loops. Open carry with attitude, lol. SEMPER Fi.
Gay
Always leather its classy and for real gentlemen with our beautiful 1911’s. Thank you for your service Mat. Great video.
I prefer leather absolutely, but out here in the wild west desert, especially working outside all day, sweat is a very real issue. Couple minutes in the 120's and a leather IWB would be thoroughly SOAKED in salt. Everyday salt soak? :( Not a fan of kydex, but it's the solution. Wearing-up the finish on a 1911 doesn't concern me one bit. I don't and won't G1F. A well-worn-tool has character, and it's just that, a tool, not jewelry. Wish it was quieter sure, but If I need to stealth draw, that means I have time to draw slow ;) Leather belt hooks/loops on kydex seems to print more for me, but I've had a kydex clip crack. I was always very careful not to over extend? it, it was simply years old with daily use is all. Always inspect your kydex for integrity folks, and always keep spare clips! I'm not saying keep one in your pocket at all times, but clip fails in the field are a bad day.
Welcome to the cowhide cult!
My favorite holster (for leather) is MTR Custom Leather (from Ramsuer, NC) they make fantastic leather products, and 1791, which when I purchased my Kimber 10mm I happened to look up, and one caught my eye. I will be complementing my carry holster with one from MTR soon, along with one for my BUL Armory Axe (G19 clone).
HaHa! It's gonna happen, Matt. You can't stop the aging process. I've always been more naturally drawn to leather myself. Thanks for another informative video.
Matt, if you want COMFORT then you need to checkout the N82 (n8=nate, 2=squared* two guys named nate) holsters. Professional has a retention clip, bu the Original does not.
Its a oval shaped leather pad that pushes against your skin, and the other side is a holster for your gun! Seriously, it's so freaking comfortable!
I’ll take a look
I like leather for when I carry my 1911 to church, because my custom leathers are pretty dressy. But I'm still OK with my improved Serpa holsters for OWB EDC. For my war belt, I have a universal MOLLE holster.
Saw your Charlie company flag devil dog. Alpha Company Veteran here brother also 7th Marines. It is a small world. I served in the Gulf with both Heavy Guns WPNS COM and A company Weapons Platoon as a 60 gunner and MRK19 and MAAAA DEUCE on my hummer. Thanks for the info. A suggestion to you. I do this. Go to Walmart and buy a YOGA BLOCK in the weight lifting gym section. Then take some Velcro and put the fuzzy side on the back of your kydex holsters. Then cut out a piece of the yoga block thin enough and put the sticky part of the Velcro on that then affix it to the sweat shield and on the back of your kydex holster. That soft yoga material made our of like memory foam takes the bite out of those kydex holsters. email me anytime and i can show you some pictures of mine if you like. Semper Fi brother.
I know Kydex can be molded easier than leather, but it just looks like cheap 1970's vacuum form, and isn't going to break in over time like a leather holster will.
I ended up picking up a 1791 gunleather BH1 holster for my 1911 due to my kydex IWB holster isn’t comfortable at all and causes sores on my hip and the leather holster is so much more comfortable to carry with so my next step is to buy a leather IWB holster
Hello Matt. So it’s been 3 years since this video was posted. Are you still rocking the leather holster? Picked up a 1911 for my first gun and am not close to getting a concealed license but just curious about it nonetheless.
What position do you where the IWB holster? I typically carry appendix but with a crazy 4.2 in barrel for a carry pistol seems a bit to long. I tried a 3.9 in barrel at 4:30 which was very uncomfortable. So I was wondering what position iwb you carry? Thanks
My choice for the past 40 years is the Milt Sparks Summer Special carrying a full size 1911. For outside the waistband I still have a Roy Baker Pancake for the 5 in Govt Model. They just plain work.
i use the same holster for 1911 milt sparks make great holsters i have a iwb versa max by milt sparks for my hkvp9 vey comfotable
Milt Sparks same here
Iv had a couple iwb holster including milt sparks stuff. However I do just love to use a pancake holster over any of them for any pistol or revolver...
1911 ftw. I bought a hellcat to carry, havent found a holster I like and I suck with the hellcat. Striker guns I suck with, subcompact is another level of suck
Kydex is too hard on the finish of your gun. I bought one to try it out and quickly dumped it and returned to leather. Just like my beloved 1911, it’s been around for a long time for a good reason.
I'm 53, with 28 years of Federal Law enforcement experience, and I 100% carry off duty for only the worst-case scenario of protecting my family..... I prefer the same and I have found it to be satisfactory and comfortable for my intended purpose. I pray all will be well every day, but if that changes because of some wicked, nasty, evil, undocumented alien or otherwise/ aggravated felon, ... I am ready to keep my family safe and alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After you wear a leather holster for a week or two it's as if it was handcrafted for you and your gun! Not to mention it smells pretty.
MILT SPARKS summer special
55BN
1 AT RT
Dude. You talk with your hands. And we cant see the holster. And you repeat you repeat yourself, you repeat mmkay yourself too much.
Agreed. I carry my Gov Model in a Milt Sparks SS with a BigFoot double thick reinforced belt.
Great support and comfort.
I might agree with you but I watched all this video and you never put the holster on to show us how you use it to carry!
I took up leather crafting to make my own holsters and belts. I only buy all metal hand guns 'cause poly ain't natural.
I was looking at a leather holster for my 1911. However the gun salesman said after time the finish will be ruined. Is there any truth to this?
I dont like plastic guns or plastic holsters. Looks like a nice holster, I prefer OWB and a untucked shirt.
You cannot beat the feel..Touch and smell of good leather..Once you get it well oiled and fit..Your Hooked..🙂
Polymer guns belong in Kydex and steel pistols belong in leather. 🎤drop
i've tried Kydex but its just cheap overpriced plastic junk.
A 1911 is a lot like me, old outdated, over weight. But like the 1911 I need to be holstered in something natural...
Lock leather holster, a new locking mechanism inside of it, and 1911👍
I spent a lot of time iwb which works great but recently turned to owb witch I love more!!!!!!
if you like both try a holster with Both outside leather inside kydex best of both worlds looking good Matt.
Can’t find this product for a colt 45 ACP W/a 5’ barrel
Leather. It’s how gentlemen carry their pistols.
I'm not seeing how you can get a new leather holster for $40 it's almost impossible unless you're sacrificing profit and material
I've got 2 for my k frame Smith and wesson
I am looking for a leather iwb cross draw, any suggestions?
There's something about a 1911 that just shoots dlgreat and carries well on the hip. I have gone back to carrying a 1911 in a pancake over a compact iwb. They conceal about the same for me and the 1911 is way more comfortable.
I love my bravo concealment for my 1911 but have been wanting a nice leather to widen my variety.
Could you recommend a good left handed 1911 holster?
Inside the waste band I like Kydex and outside the waste band leather. Why thickness
Are The Master's holsters made here in the USA?? please respond? Thank you
I too use leather holsters for my 1911(RIA GI 45) one holster is a replica of a WW2 shoulder holster and the other holster I have is a hip holster that I bought from the Hunter company.
Plastic holsters suck. I don’t care what anyone says they are not for me.
Can i get a little update on how it's worked over the past two years and have the buttons stayed?
Never noticed whether cowboys use kydex or leather holsters for their six shooters.
Oh hell ya. Leather is qay to go no doubt. I have leather holsters for all my side arms.
A great IWB leather holster for the Colt M45A1 1911?
leather is skin on your skin 🦬
I have a Galco leather holster I bought for my 1911 25 years ago. Just won one on ebay for 25 bucks for my new Taurus revolver.
Semper Fi brother....I noticed your suicide charlie flag behind you ..1/7 ACO here weapons platoon and 1/7 wpns comp heavy guns..small world
I got a P320-M17, but the slide on these guns are really easy to scratch. I'm thinking about wrapping a rag around the gun before I holster it, so it doesn't scratch. If that's a common problem, maybe you can do a video on that. It seems like kydex might scratch easier than leather... so I might have to go leather.
Not a fan of the M17/M18 finish. I love the color scheme, but can’t stand the finish. It comes off so easily leaving white marks. I don’t think there is any real way to fix that. Leather holsters fade finishes over time and literally pull it off the gun, where Kydex scratches and gouges it.
If you work it in and out of any type of holster it’s going to happen. For me it’s not such a big deal, but I do wish they chose a different finish. I worry about rust issues overseas, the finish just doesn’t seem to protect the pistol.
For me a pistol is a tool and If it’s scratched and faded.... that’s a badge of honor, it means you train daily.
I can’t find this holster anywhere
I really like leather holsters and never like kydex.
I use miltsparks OWB for my 1911, and try making your own. It should be an interesting little project.
Kydex sucks. Leather feels better.
I am not a 1911 guy but I do love a good leather holster!
He wears a gun to bed?
I'll only run leather holsters
Leather is elegant, softer, gets a nice patina with age, has character, but a well made leather, especially Cordova leather (horsehide) is much more expensive. Leather also absorbs sweat and starts to stink if you don't let it air out and dry. Can't leave out in the rain, snow, or salt. I apply boot oil like Obenauff's or Obenauff's heavy boot cream every year or so. To keep the leather soft and water proofed.
Kydex is cheaper, much cheaper. Weather proof. Let it rain, snow, salt spray. Wonr absorb sweat or stink. Skide down a hillside with a kydex and cover it with scrqtches and gouges. Who cares wirh a kydex. Start crying if you have some nice Milt Sparks or Galco.
I bought two "1791" for my 1911s and new SA 35 and am very impressed with them. They are also very reasonably priced. It uses thick heat formed leather and looks very luxurious and feel very nice and confirms to thr SA35 or stretches a tiny bit for thr 1911.
One if these days I wouldn't mind getting a matching stingray belt and holster with the diamond on the belt buckle and on the holster. It woukd look so coop fir my Ed Brown or Les Baer.
Good choice young man. Take it from an old fud, leather works. Its been around for years and works. Call me an old fart but carrying my handguns in those plastic things scares me. I just don't want to scratch my investments on a holster. I have some younger folks at work tell me, "Hey grandpa this kydex thing rocks". Well great, still carry in leather, and always will.
I like leather holster more.
Sold all my glocks years ago
I like leather also👍
Check out the Milt Sparks summer special & summer special 2. They're a high end version of that. Cost 3x as much but you get what you pay for.
I got a kydex holster and a leather one. The Kydex one just ppkes my side, while the leather one fits my body. Now I have two leather holsters for my guns. (Versacarry)
+Matt Stamp nice holster. I’ve been moving towards leather holsters as well. Mostly with the @1791gunleather holsters but OWB only so far. For the price, the holster that you feature looks good! Thanks for sharing.
Hi Matt, I just looked on eBay and can’t find this 1911 holster. I also checked masters web site and I don’t think they offer it anymore.
I’m a 1791 guy!!!
Interesting
Matt, I generally carry a sub compact, (Sig P365XL, 365. Glock 43X). How difficult is it to re-holster? Meaning does your belt squeeze decrease the opening . I carry around 3:30-4 (right Hand)and have a screwed up left shoulder. That is why I like the kydex as the opening pretty much stays the same shape to re holster. I to Would like to try leather just for the same reason you stated, Comfort. Thanks
I have three leather holsters (1911, PPK, PPQ) and mag pouches all from etwholsters.com check them out. He does good work.
How do you wear it?
I watched you vid went on ebay and ordered one in black,just got it today i offered 35.00 and got it.i have a ruger sr1911 in 10mm and it has bomar rear sight on it,at first the gun didn't want to seat all the way in, but i think it will conform to it when it breaks in.
I have 2 leather holsters on order , looking forward to there arrival,, it takes 6to 10 weeks for shipping!! Can’t wait 😄😄😄😄
I use leather for DA/SA or SA, i only use kydex for striker fire pistols.
My carry mode with a 1911 is a Baker pancake holster owb or a vertical carry VHS Galco rig. I can go two days with a cover shirt.
I am personally a big fan of OWB holsters. I find the IWB holsters to be uncomfortable. The OWB however is great. Only thing is, here in Florida, you have to wear a big ass shirt or a jacket to hide the gun if using an OWB, but those IWB just don't cut it for me. Great video. Thanks!!!
I have carried a full size 1911 in a Dillon belt slide for twenty years
No retention?
I have a bunch of kydex and to be honest I hate the clicky scrape draw I hate the way it doesn’t conform I started with leather and I’m transitioning back to leather
Looking on the used market you can find kydex but nothing older then five years, that's still usable. On the other hand you can find leather from your granddad's time that's still going strong.
I just turned 41, and went that way a couple months ago, and I’ll never go back to kydex
Matt, can’t agree with you more. Purchased an Alien Gear Holster and it cracked in a couple weeks. That’s after one of the holster screws backed out and fell on the floor. I’m going leather in all future purchases.
$5 ..even.
I have 3 Glocks, a 19, 43, and a 20. I run Galco King Tuk holsters for all of them. Most comfortable holsters I have used so far. Even with the Glock 20 I don't even notice I'm wearing it most of the time.
Nothing beats long term wearing, especially in summer, for an IWB made of leather. Though I would buy one with a metal reinforcement.
You do have to keep mindful of when the leather finally loses it's integrity though like you saw on that ITS article. Granted, that guy just had a crappy holster.
Semper Fi Matt. Have you ever tried out a holster called Versa Carry? I have one for my 38+p lightweight that i carry sometimes when i ride. But i also haver them for my full Springfield Armory 1911 and my 4.25 inch 1911. Love to know what you think.
No concerns with the pistol falling out? That's always my concern with leather.