I've shot, owned and carried everything from 22lr to 45 ACP... over my tenure in personal defense ( 50 years ). I've uses every type of holster from ankle to arm pit. Ive changed my carry style, ( holster ) and my EDC ( weapon ) and choice of ammo ( caliber ).... for the last six years I have been carrying one weapon, summer and winter, every waking hour...I've been using the same holster, and the same personal defense ammo.. I also only use the same ammo weekly to practice that I actually carry in my EDC .
Usually when people start out shooting, money is a big consideration... but as time goes on your carry weapon and carry style evolves into something better than you had before it..
I would never " NEVER " considering back peddling my personal carry weapon, caliber or holster.. I have all the weapons and holsters and ammo from all the previous carry weapons.... for the last six years I've been carrying a Kimber 1911 ultra 45 ACP combat defense package in a Mikes #3 Pocket holster, using Hornady 45 ACP 230 gr +P'. I would never take a step backward.