Everyone has their favorite firearm, their favorite caliber, and their favorite concealed carry holster.
Like guns, holsters come in all shapes, sizes and materials. From the exotic to the run-of-the-mill, there are millions of holster materials to choose from.
What is your favorite holster made of?
Leather
Kydex
Neoprene
Carbon Fiber
Nylon
Exotic materials
Combination of materials
Other (please include your favorite holster material in the comments)
While Iām a huge fan of a gorgeous fine leather holsters, there is no denying the superiority of Kydex for durability and protection of the firearm and user, especially for self defense use.
I used to wear IWB leather for comfort and conceal ability.
Two reasons I shifted to Kydex.
First, leather folds in on itself and prevented me from holstering one handed. Fine leather has an awesome feel, itās smooth and quick on the draw but can lose itās shape.
Second, Kydex durability after years of use is still in the same shape as I bought it.
Iāll take a hybrid any day. Soft leather against the skin, with a rigid Kydex to actually hold the firearm. Now, for OWB with a revolver, give me leather all the way.
I definitely prefer the feel of leather, especially for IWB. But I also like that positive lock of Kydex. So obviously, I went with a hybrid. That said, I really do like Mitch Rosen all leather holster for OWB on my P226.
I originally had a hybrid ācomfort tuckā holster, leather IWB with kydex retention. I have since purchased and use the leather Urban Carry G3 model, which is mostly located below the waistline with clip over the gun belt. This has been my go to holster for my Taurus G2C 9 mm, but in summer I also frequently pocket carry my Ruger LCP 2 22LR with the included Ruger pocket holster.