Holster Trials

i stand corrected, i spoke wrong. after thinking about it i realize most of the leathermakers i have been talking to wear their products. i was specifically referring to the crossdraw holster. some, including sam andrews, aidan at southern trapper, jason winnie, adam at overland (and a few others) have listened to my needs and wants and are making a holster accordingly. the rest- notsomuch. so there is custom, and semi custom. i want/need a crossdraw with at least 45 degree rake for seated use. many of the makers only do them one way, and i was frustrated when i posted.
my needs are unique, as is my opinion of the items i am reviewing. my needs have changed at this point in life too- i am more active at work than i am at home now. my daily routine varies greatly, as does my attire. this is why i am trying so many different styles. most of the gear i am buying is priced above where everyday folks would be comfortable, so these reviews wont do much for most. for those looking for higher grade leather gear some of my experiences and reviews may be meaningful. i am covering everything from ordering, ongoing communications, time to deliver and of course wearing the rigs and sharing my thoughts. take what you can, leave the rest.

not so good with posting pics, but here goes:
above is a montage of holsters from 3 different makers- rosen, mtr and southern trapper. the guns are a wilson experior commander, a tisas bantam commander and a dan wesson ecp. i tried to show side by side comparisons, front and back and a straight down view of holsters and mag holders. the rosen seems to be the highest quality, in gloss mahogany. the southern trapper in black is close behind. the mtr just isnt in the same leage. it is shrunken bison in peanut color. the mtr is the only crossdraw close to what i am looking for with a 45 degree cant. the others are too straight up. all fit well, with the mtr having the thickest leather panel on the backside making it feel softer when wearing. the rosen crossdraw without a thumbreak or side shield wont work for me and is looking for a good home. the belts from rosen and southern trapper were returned to be recut a longer size. mtr got the size change before making the belt. the rosen holsters have finer stitching, and are sewn around the belt slots, unlike others. the mag holders rate differently however, with the southern trapper the best followed by the rosen. size matters here, with the larger pancake being more comfortable. even though it does have the requested sweat shield the mtr mag holder doesnt measure up to the others in perceived quality of workmanship. it does not hold the mags as securely either. appearance wise the mtr bison gets the nod with its unique texture, but thats not really fair as the others were ordered in plain leather. my dislike of the rosen shinyness is noted above. these are just initial impressions from handling and takings pics. other than the rosen gear the rest havent been worn yet- which is where the rubber meets the road. the rosen wear rating is above. will update with wear reviews asap.