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Originally Posted by Bro. Dave
It's not that I don't want any wear, I just was concerned about the unlined holster being too aggressive on the finish.
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Yours is a fair question, and I think that some of the responses haven't taken into account that you've an unusual situation with your particular holster: you say it is rough and abrasive. That is NOT normal on today's unlined holsters; most are made from cowhide shoulders and have a pasted flesh, so they are as smooth as a baby's bottom inside next to your pistol.
A rough flesh side is usually from the maker splitting the hide to an exacting thickness, which removes the pasting. It would be an unusual holster maker that has a splitting machine; on the other hand, I have access to one at a saddler and use it routinely to make my (kangaroo lined) holsters.
I'd object to the maker; it's not normal or acceptable. Paying more for a lining isn't a fair answer from a maker, either. If they sell them unlined, then the unlined ones should be made well.