I make my own leather holsters. When buying one I would suggest at least 9-10 ounce vegetable tanned leather. Lined or unlined (debatable), I make unlined as it's easier and it allows any dirt to not grind onto the surface of the pistol. Lined holsters tend to pick up and hold more fine dirt.
Holsters for the Shield need to not make contact with the magazine release button. The holster should ride just below the button.
Whatever holster you get, a good belt is the key. The thicker the better. I use Dal-Tech belts myself.
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