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Lindy wrote:snip... carry in a leather IWB holster in the summer, the holster gets soaked in sweat...

That's how I ruined the blue finish on my Browning many years ago and why now I don't use IWB holsters.

SRVA wrote:CaptDave - snip.. use Kydex and really appreciate it, especially in the summer..

Thanks for the tip. I've never used a paddle holster or Kydex either one but will consider it in the future. I'm old fashoned and like leather. The best holster I have for my 1911 is a leather belt holster and was free thanks to RATMAN. Just about anything after 8 to 10 hours of wear starts getting uncomfortable, even the seatbelt on a long drive, but if it can save your life, it's worth it !

SRVA wrote:Please don't take this as an attack on anyone, we all have to make decisions based on our circumstances. I just would like to understand why we tend to go out an pay a lot of money on a good firearm, spare magazines, and ammunitions, then try to economize on the equipement we use to carry it as a means of protection. I have found that my holster is critical to comfort (no telegraphing), dependable presentation ( I have seen some very scary things at matches by people using inexpensive holsters) and protection of the firearm. Personal opinion...I feel that this is not an area where we should economize...get the best.

Good point, not an "attack" at all. Why buy a racecar then put cheap gas in it :)

Years ago (before CHL) while off duty from SO and in plain clothes, I was using a nylon shoulder holster (Uncle Mike's) to carry a Browning HP inside
a crowded resturant during the day. It was a bad part of the city at night or as I would say "a 2 gun neighborhood after dark" but usually not too rough when the sun was out. The snap on the horizontal shoulder holster got bumped while handling a baby and I spilled my 9mm Browning out onto the floor for all to see. I was VERY embarrasing at least. My badge was clipped on the shoulder strap near the holster, so if that was seen, so would the badge. This concept worked well for many of us even though the department policy was to keep concealed while off duty or in plain clothes. Years later while on helicopter duty, I purchased a better quality nylon shoulder holster and NEVER had any such problem. Most of the time these days, I use a leather thread thru type belt holster.
The funny part about dropping my pistol in the resturant years ago was that
nobody seemed to care. No questions, no comments and the local PD never showed up to ID me. Maybe none of the flaming liberals ate there ! :)