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mupepe wrote:Thanks, everyone. As I said, the holster wear doesn't bother me. A blued 1911 with holster wear is gorgeous. I just wanted to make sure it wouldn't hurt the aluminum/steel frame underneath.

How much of a concern is moisture getting trapped in a leather holster? It's quite humid here in Houston and my other carry is in a leather holster and I wanted to get one for my full size 1911 and 6 inch revolver.

My G43 has spent most of it's life in a Bianchi Pro 100. (Hate the metal clip, love the feel of the holster) I haven't noticed any negatives from humidity. I carry it while outside so it does get moist occasionally but I do not work outside so my exposure to the humidity/sweat is limited. Most of us living in the AC have a constant dehumidifier running to help keep the moisture at bay. If you work or play outside more extensively it could be a different story.

flechero wrote:
Holster wear is confirmation that your gun is living a happy and useful life!!

:-) I agree completely. By and large I am not a fan of wear and tear but there are exceptions. A 4x4 truck with zero blemishes looks out of place. Same with a mountain bike or a dirt bike. A well maintained pistol with the patina of daily carry looks exquisite.