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I make Kydex holsters and it does tend to happen to lefties more than right handers, so I tend to partially cover the release. I also use 0.080 Kydex which is thicker than the thinnest and enough that you cant press the mag release through it. Thing to remember is everyone is built...

OWB? IWB? If IWB, Concealed carry, range or competition? Why not Kydex?

But if someone was to make a grab for the gun it would come straight out right? The retention in an open top Kydex holster is purely it clipped in around the trigger guard.

Pretty much. If it's being carried open wether for duty or not, without added retention it's pretty easy for someone to take off of you. If it's concealed, no one should know it's there. IMO a thumb break is too obvious when open carrying, but that really is just an opinion.

Closed top is for open carry... unless you're particularly energetic in your lifestyle.

No it won't. Well, maybe, just maybe a few years. Science... Google it. Many discussions and a better explanation than I can give. But you know, there's a reason the springs on you car don't lower when you leave it on the driveway. It's not being left in a single state that really does anything.

It seems pretty much normal through the M&P range. It will loosen up. Mine took around 1500 rounds going through it. Best $30 you will ever spend, and I know others will agree, is this: maglula | Tools for loading and unloading magazines

I was going to reply to that, but it's obvious enough that there is demand that's being met, and if you only ever go with tried and trusted... nothing is ever going to develop. There's a bunch of great holster makers out there meeting the demand, I fail to see how a healthy satellite industry...

For under $50 for something with a light... best bet is second hand. Watch Ebay.

Cheap holsters... not a good idea. Your safety is important wether you hardly use the holster or not. With an optic mounted... you're probably going to have to have one custom cut.

In order of importance: 1. The one you can afford to train with regularly. 2. The one you shoot best with already. Recoil on .40 is not snappy. It's completely down to the gun and owners perception. I personally would describe .40 as having a push... of course in a derringer I would describe...

Thanks for noticing the way I do the shape, I don't actually cut the final shape... I have a more fluid approach. It means each holster comes out a little different but no corners anywhere near where skin may be. Anyway, tuckable is something I am trying to find a strong and convenient solution...

I find it's all to easy to to be overdone and become unpleasant to shoot after a couple of magazines. It's all preference though... and how soft the skin on your hands is.

I just did a little research ending with this thread here: http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-sd-sigma-pistols/184268-m-p-sd-sigma-all-3-fit-same-holster.html It appears part of the pistol has the same dimensions, but I very much doubt it will fit in a Kydex holster molded directly from...

So do I! Shield has become a specialty... Maybe a holster for concealing sunglasses under a lightweight suit?

Clip on/off made with 0.80 thickness Kydex. Forward cant and medium body shield. Mag carrier has adjustable retention. Used twice for training classes before my wife decided the Shield isn't for her. $40 + $8 shipping for holster and mag carrier together. I won't split them. Paypal only.

To claim negligent discharges are more likely when carrying AIWB is a little disingenuous. To claim that an negligent discharge while reholstering is more likely life threatening is accurate. I like to refer to the mechanical safety on a Shield as "Schrödinger's Safety".

Personal preference. Most people that want a safety tend have learned with them before the full on proliferation of striker fire or from someone who carried before that... and/or served in a capacity where a firearm was carried for duty. Realistically, we know now for civilian carrying it's...

I have been racking my brain for the name of the next holster... I think you just nailed it. :D Pop quiz... why is the other IWB called the Blackstone?

It does, and it's full bodyguard. It really is a personal thing, but I would recommend trying the full first if you don't have a T-Shirt between your skin and the gun. If you don't get on with full, you can always mail it back and have it shortened at no cost. The sweatguard can always be...