I think your price point is the killer. At $100, you're likely to end up with some seriously poor leather that just doesn't last. Maybe a Bianchi will work for you.

Discover Comfort and Durability with Bianchi Leather OWB Holsters

 

I was gonna suggest the Galco Silhouette, but I knew the muzzle was exposed like a slide holster. I have one that works for all 3 sizes of my HK P30’s, very well made holster!

 

I was gonna suggest the Galco Silhouette, but I knew the muzzle was exposed like a slide holster. I have one that works for all 3 sizes of my HK P30’s, very well made holster!
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I'm with matemike on this one - I hate holsters that leave the end of the slide exposed. Too much wear and scratching and no protection for the front sight.

 

What about a Don Hume H721? Can’t tell if the muzzle is open ended?

H721-BELT HOLSTER [H721] - $75.11 : Don Hume Leathergoods, Simply the Best!

Don Hume Leathergoods H721-BELT HOLSTER [H721] - BELT HOLSTER WITH THUMB BREAK Made for semi-automatic pistols & double-action revolvers The H721 belt slide holster is a great concealment holster. Constructed with two-pieces of leather, it features a retention strap with metal reinforced thumb...

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Galco FLETCH is $128, but for a good name brand leather holster with the features you want, that's pretty cheap, if you insist on buying new. I usually just keep my eye out on Ebay and buy a used one.

Galco Fletch OWB Holster Left Hand Glock 19, 19X, 23, 32, 45 Leather

The Galco Fletch high ride holster is one of Galco’s most popular designs. Its unique two-piece construction is contoured on the body side to the...

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That would be great, but wanting a brown/tan holster over black. Tan is unavailable in LH.

The DonHume is looking promising.

I might also consider a "sidestep" style holster, which has one belt loop directly behind the gun aganst the body and one belt slit under the trigger guard. Like the Milt sparks style and the desantis sidestep

DeSantis Gunhide Sidestep OWB Holster Left Hand Glock 19, 19 Gen 5, (midwayusa.com)

Just needs a thumb break strap retention. ^

 

I'm a lefty I have the the Desantis holsters you listed for G42 G43x and the G20 holster. I love them. I have slept with a G42 and the Desantis holsters on
I have a similar Tagua holster that I carry my 26 and 29 in, but I haven't seen those in a while

 

Try ElPaso Leather, pretty close to $100
#77 “Tortilla” Holster – El Paso Saddlery (epsaddlery.com)

 

Dang, that's a good deal - El Paso for less than a Galco is hard to beat.

 

Lance Nixon of Nixon Gun Leather has custom made the last dozen or so holsters I've purchased. Here's a G19 holster he made to my specs. I don't like thumb straps or exposed barrels, but he can do 'em.

 

Lance Nixon of Nixon Gun Leather has custom made the last dozen or so holsters I've purchased. Here's a G19 holster he made to my specs. I don't like thumb straps or exposed barrels, but he can do 'em.

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Nice, but I'll bet he doesn't sell those for $100.

Thank you!
That is it!

I also found Falco holsters. Has anyone tried them?
Not sure now if I want to go with the full pancake or something more like the Falco Lynx or Badger with one wide belt strap and one belt loop. Those mimic the Milt Sparks designs but have the thumb break I want.

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FWIW I have a Bianchi pancake holster for a Sig P239 and after waering ti again for a full day yesterday I find the front belt loop is pulled on into my waist line, no matter where I try to wear it comfortably. it is comfortable, don't get me wrong, but am I missing anything by not trying the single belt strap+single belt loop design?

I have seen Falco on Ebay but don't know anything about them.

I own several El Paso Saddlery. I'd choose that one.

 

El Passo Saddlery is not making this easy. Since the timing of this thread (almost a full month now) I've emailed twice and called several times, leaving two voice messages. No responses.

I just want to ask about the tortilla holster if it is flat backed? I want as little of the gun shape printing on the waist side of the holster. I cannot find any pictures of the back of the holster. Then I want to see about placing my order over the phone as well.

 

I'm still stuck on this...

EP Saddlery replied to an email saying the Strongside select is a flat-backed holster. The Tortilla is a 50/50 clamshell holster, so the form of the gun is somewhat on the inside of the holster. The Stongside is a little more expensive and if I want the suede lining it is an additional $46.

Literally the next day I missed a call and got a voicemail from EP saddlery saying the tortilla is flat backed; the guy in the back who cuts the leather recommends that one as a customer favorite.

I'm kicking myself that I missed their call. I really wish I could talk with someone one on one over there to discuss my preferred fit.