What I look for in leather holsters is not that easy to find. I have worked with many R&D holster producers and custom leather craftsmen. To try to find the best stuff. First we must start with avery high quality leather or horsehide product. Sorry Vegans. Second, my holsters need to be leather lined. Not suede mind you as these look pretty when new but will notlast for thousands of presentations. Most of my lined holsters are with the smooth leather against the gun as well. Coming in third is the fit must be forthe exact gun. There is no universal fit if you want it right. Finishing up the holster requires strong and proper stitching for a lifetime of carry. Being lined, mouth reinforced and properly stitched will make for an easy reholster process. I am not a fan of the recent popularity in sweat guards in a IWB. Most that I have seen bend over to close the mouth to hinder reholstering. I have never had a gun rust out because of my skin. I do have some holsters with retention straps but they are very large revolvers for field work. With a quality made leather holster, you should be able to make quick, quiet presentations and be able to reholster with one hand. You should be able to run, ride bikes, fall down, get in and out of cars and trucks and tractors, build stages, work the horses and fight with out the fear of losing your piece. Pictured here is one of my favorites. Note the smooth leather lining inside. Many things can be presented by prosecutors as unmeritorious actions in a gunfight, however compromising on your equipment should not be one of them.
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