Leather vs. Synthetic Holsters

[Richwon4]

So I'm looking to here some opinions on holsters, leather vs. Synthetic. I have a synthetic IWB now but am seeing some nice leather holsters out there and just curious as to what the pro's and con's are to each.

 

[Double T]

IWB/OWB? Gun that's going in it?

 

[Mackey]

I'm also wondering which type would generally cause less holster wear on a piece. I'm guessin it depends upon the synthetic material and/or how the leather is finished.

 

[scott08]

After many hours of trying different holsters on, I had a synthetic, went with a blackhawk leather IWB, it was a toss up between that, and a Galco Summer comfort 2. I went with the blackhawk as it could also be appendix carried.

After a week I am still very happy with my choice.

 

[jesse485]

The answer for me is both, my favorite being an MTAC. If I have to choose one or the other, I'll take leather, but hybrids are very tough to beat.

 

[9mmfan]

I have and do use both, leather (Galco belt slide), Serpa and the 'combo', a Crossbreed Quik Clip; just depends what I am carrying.