Remember guys the OP is looking for a something that is in the budget category, versus custom gun leather. I personally would (based on 30 years of use) recommend Milt Sparks, if the OP did not have any cost parameters.
Yes, you're right; but your initial earlier comment about buying cheap(er) holsters that end up not working well for a variety of reasons is also equally true.............with leather holsters, especially, there's usually a correlation between cost & performance / satisfaction. Not always, but much of the time.
I will say that, surprisingly, I've been happy enough with various kydex holsters for various guns, that my leather holsters don't see as much use now as in the past. But, like leather, not all kydex holsters are equal either.
JMHO
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