Fencing work I use a nylon with a cover flap as I have had barb wire scratches before but not with nylon holster I found also a mag holder on it, lake trips even use a paracord lanyard for safety there. I do agree on leather but we are having bad storms here daily with bad rains so use kydex then on lake trips not daily carry which is my Minute Man OWB leather for sure or for 1911 a Rusty Sherrick leather OWB.