DT Guy
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I want it to cover the trigger. Not is a non starter for me.
I want it to be molded tight enough so the gun doesn't come out when it's turned upside down.
IMO, 7oz is the minimum weight leather that should be used. 8 or 9 is better, as is shoulder cuts.
I'm ambivalent about retention straps. If they're used they should have a provision for stowing the strap in an "off" position.
I'd have to say I prefer 6-7oz (if it's high quality, firm temper leather) for IWB, and 8-9 for OWB for full-size guns.
One thing I try to do is 'scale up' and 'scale down' the leather weight along with the use of the holster, the size of the gun and the design requirements. I think it's a bit counterproductive to make an IWB for a very small gun from 9oz, and poor design to use 6-7oz for an OWB for a really large gun. The best holsters I've seen take leather weight into consideration that way.
Larry