re: educate me on kydex holsters

I've had one Kydex holster and didn't like it. The main problem was not the Kydex but the fact that the design didn't meet my needs. All the holsters I wear are leather. I've not noticed the leather holster getting warm. All my IWB and OWB feature"sweat guard/shield". I don't wear my holsters against bare skin. Yeah, some of the leather holsters I wear cost more, but to me it's worth it for the improved fitting and different types of leather that are available. OTOH, a custom leather holster of a basic design is oftentimes not much more expensive than a similar Kydex holster. I think most Kydex are really overpriced compared to leather holsters. But, I'll also admit that some leather holsters seem very overpriced to me. Like in the rest of life, some brands cost more than do other brands.

When I started carrying concealed, I carried IWB a lot; I didn't even have an OWB holster. Now that I've been CC a long time, I find that at work I mostly carry inside the pocket while it's OWB during leisure or outdoors; I rarely carry IWB, but when I do, I like the "Clip Tuck" from Side Guard. I like the design as the clip is offset from the body of the holster, making the entire package thinner. For me, OWB carry is much more comfortable and flexible. Mainly it just the a while to get used to, and comfortable with, the idea of OWB. Clothing choice is extremely important w/ OWB carry.
"Tuck Clip"


For OWB I like a numbest of holsters, including the Ronin Leather SW Special w/ elephant accents


When hunting I carry a Taurus G2c in an OWB made by Keeton Custom Leather


Yeah, I prefer leather over Kydex.

Check out Bravo Concealment, I really like their holsters.

Nice looking holster. I hope you like it. Once you've been carrying a while, do yourself a favor and switch the clips to use it for OWB. I think you'll find you like OWB for a lot of your cc.

OP, I’m looking at the Safariland Schema. Less than $40 and looks extremely minimalist/not bulky

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Inside the waistband and leaning towards 4-5 oclock which is what I am use to. Wearing a glock currently.

Not opposed to leather, I've tried one in the past (hybrid). It would get warm though and didn't care for sweat. I're worn a Rocket Man kydex holster too and it was fine.

My question is more geared towards one holster starting out at $125 vs a $65 that both look to do the same thing. What's the catch?

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The catch is that kydex is a bit hard against your body if you wear all day long. If this does not bother you, a good quality kydex holster can be obtained at:

CYA

I have one which serves pretty well.

Photos?

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I wish I could find a leather holster, any holster for that matter, that could fit my shield/crimson trace combo.

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https://www.mtrcustomleather.com/

I don't have one of these yet but I've been browsing for a leather holster for a Shield Plus and these guys offer all sorts of options for laser sights.