Tenicor Certum3 -This is the most versatile holster; it fits all my commander 1911, both my Staccato p and C2
Lasconcealment ShoGun-Not Shown
Proteq Kybrid hoster ( Kydex and horse hide backing)
Draw from Concealment:
Leather and Kydex time is 1.3 -1.4-ish. live-fire- tie
The Key I found is I can closely tune my Kydex retention to the same feel as my leather ( I hope I am making sense).
The firearm tested was my Staccato C2 and Tenicore and Ronin Leather Holster ( the most carried out my rotation.)
Kydex.
It fits the firearm close to perfectly out of the box.
You can adjust retention.
Hardshell around the gun and is immune to all weather conditions
You can Modify the holster -Meaning you can drill holes for clips or wings or add different hardware
Leather
A firearm needs to be fitted to the leather to have proper retention.
Proper care is required ( Maintenance)
Do not wear the finish off your firearm ( I Practice drawing close to every day, and I shoot at least two times a week. I can tell you I will never put my Nighthawk in a Kydex holster.
My overall feeling
I like leather better than Kydex. One more note -I have rolled around with a simulated threat in training class, and that person could not pull my pistol out of my leather or my Kydex holster due to the angle on how you draw the pistol âAIWB.â
Iâve used many of both and several in betweens and several âotherâ over my years.
My answer is kydex. All kydex. The reason, consistency.
Set the retention and thatâs what it is. It stays, it doesnât loosen with time (use thread locker), doesnât change with conditions (heat/cold/humidity), doesnât change with belt tension, doesnât even change when not on a belt at all.
Also possibly relevant, my handguns are practical tools exclusively. I donât own a handgun unless I might (and have, do, or will) carry them. Scratches or general wear are a complete non-issue to me.
My todayâs answer is kydex as well. @Nathan57 explained this very well.
I personally started with leather, thinking about handgunâs finish⌠but leather didnât worked as expected. Series of awkward circumstances and single mistake during one of practice sessions changed my thinking.
So today - leather holsters for nice looking 1911 pistols and kydex for EDC and all âdutyâ handguns.
BTW â I donât see single scratch nor general wear on my handguns caused by kydex holsters. It might be linked to holstersâ quality.
Thank you, I want to give it a try.
I dont see them on Amazon only on the link you provided. They are a little pricey but looks worth it. Most comfortable for me is a belly band but IWB is quicker for me. Comfort vs speed but that hybrid looks like best of both worlds.
I have been using ProTeq for a little over two years- for my CZ75BD and a few others before I switched to full leather- One of the best holsters I ever owned and still own. The one in the 1st picture above is the new model
My personal opinion is I agree with you. I tried both and leather is just more comfortable. Kydex also wears the finish more than leather. I understand why thereâs a huge kydex following. It has many benefits but it all comes down to what each individual prefers. I guess Iâm a little old school Iâd probably fly fish with bamboo instead of graphite if I had the opportunity!
if your holster is going to be used at the spot that makes it flexing all the time⌠kydex is not a proper material for such holster. Consider boltaron as a holsterâs material.
Remember to use proper product for the application.
Real handguns are made of steel, with walnut grips and live in leather holsters. Toys are made of plastic and live in plastic holstersâŚ.
Seriously, though nothing beats the feel, fit and comfort of a leather holster-a GOOD leather holster. ( there is a lot of cheap junk leather out there as well). Kydex (again, Decent kydex) will retain a piece very securely. I hate âem, but they do work, are affordable and usually readily available. My Son loves them. Leather on the other hand is usually handmade, relatively expensive and takes a few weeks to get. Find what works for you, fits your budget and your needs. Everybodyâs different so what works for one will not necessarily work for someone else. The reason most of us long time handgunners have a box full of holsters we donât useđł