I remember when these became all the rage starting with Crossbreed, a few years ago I decided it was time to try one out. At the time, Old Faithful Holsters was offering a kit, trim the Kydex yourself and bolt it to the leather and attach the hardware. Being frugal and a DIY'er (all my ARs are built from 80% lowers), I went that route. Holster came out nice, quality metal clips, and thick .093" kydex. It was for my Glock 20sf. Even with a quality, stiff, Boxer Tactical Zenith belt, I was never that impressed with the comfort. I eventually got rid of the G20sf and ended up with a full size Baby Desert Eagle II, all steel version. It fit the G20 holster quite well, but man, with the extra weight of the all steel gun, it really began to be uncomfortable. Not to mention the Kydex was pretty consistent about putting a hole in the ass of my pants.
I recently picked up a new carry gun, Ruger SR40, still a fullsize but thinner and lighter. This time I decided to go back to my roots, the "Bare Asset" from High Noon Holsters, I had bought one in 2010 for my first carry gun (XDsc). They're quality for what you pay (under $30), heavy steel clip and decent leather. Man what a difference in comfort, night and day. I no longer have the urge to disarm when I get home. Not to mention these simple holsters are much, much easier to disarm and rearm in a vehicle when I get to/off work. I had stopped carrying everyday because the hybrid holster was a nightmare to take off and put on for work purposes. And it's not just a change in guns, I can put the Baby Eagle in the "Bare Asset" holster (fits quite well actually) and it carries way better than it ever did in the hybrid.
My Old Faithful Hybrid Holster after I completed it. (I cut all the kydex off below the lower screws not long after this).
The same holster years later as carried until recently.
And my current carry High Noon "Bare Asset".
Anyone else feel this way? Am I the lone weirdo?