Let’s start off on the right foot here. The purpose of this article is not to disparage Kydex holsters. They are great in their own right, offer an excellent fit, and don’t require a break-in period.

The purpose of this post is simply, therefore, to vindicate leather holsters. Here are all of the reasons they’re better (or could be seen as better) than Kydex, all in one place.

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With all of the modern holsters on the market, made from Kydex and nylon, is there still a market for leather?

Absolutely, and leather holsters are still, in many ways, the superior option. This short post will break down all of the main points.