Am I the only one that thinks it might be a good idea for the back strap portion ( along the the sight line )
To cover both the front and rear sights?

I have 8 holsters, only one of them covers both sights..

The last three that I purchased, the maker said that it's too hard to make.
How concerned are you about protecting both sights?
Do all your holsters perfect ?
They check off all the boxes ?

What would it help? Are you thinking it would protect the sights? I think most sights are durable enough to not need protection.

I don't worry at all about protecting the sights. They survive the shocks of the gun being fired.

I am much more worried about the trigger area, including during the process of holstering. I once had a piece of my shirt snag as I was holstering my P229, but luckily due to my habit of riding the hammer with my thumb I felt it moving and stopped holstering immediately.

My newer carry gun is a P320 which is hammerless, and yes it does make me a bit nervous every time I holster. But I love the red dot optical sight (older eyes...) so it is my preferred carry usually.

I make most of my own leather holsters. The only one I make that covers the rear sight is a pocket holster for my p938. This isn't to protect the sights but instead to cover and protect the thumb safty from being accidentally bumped off.
With all my other holsters I think it's unnecessary and maybe even a drawback to cover the rear sight. If anything is going to snag on the draw, it's probably the rear sight. You can also have too much retention, extra bulk of material (probably a minor issue). I see more negative and no real benefits.
Im curious though, which holsters you have that cover the entire slide? Could be I'm missing something.

In my opinion the most comfortable holsters to wear (especially IWB) have the integrated sweat guard that covers the rear sight. The Vedder ProTuck IWB is my most worn holster these days because of the comfort.
For some reason holsters without the sweat guard ping me with the corners of the rear sight especially if I’m not wearing an undershirt

I am with GCE61, I have worn a Crossbreed IWB Supertuck for my Glock 23, 43, 19, Sig 226, 229 (same holster for both) and even a Sig 1911. I do not care for the "sport cut" or whatever they call it, but prefer the original design as it is more comfortable.

I have used numerous OWB Galco holsters and others but I have never had a problem with an sight being off or even damaged. Now my Ruger 10/22, the temperature changes and that thing is off.

Amc,
It's a 35 y.o. Uncle Mike's nylon o.w.b. , thread through holster for my GP 100 4".

I don't see it listed on their website currently.

You could always go with a full flap holster. I think there are people who still make them.

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Originally posted by bendable:
Amc,
It's a 35 y.o. Uncle Mike's nylon o.w.b. , thread through holster for my GP 100 4".

I don't see it listed on their website currently.

Ok, that makes sense. I'm not a revoler guy but understand that adjustable revolver sights might be more delicate and need some protection. That may be more perception than reality.
I've never been a fan of the nylon holsters. A revolver should have a leather holster but I wouldn't know where to point you for that. Would be fun to attempt to make one myself but I've never made a revolver holster and don't have that gun mold.

Everything in holster design involves compromises among the 4 basic factors of comfort, accessibility, security, and concealment. Whenever one factor is emphasized there will be compromises in the other factors. Only the user can decide which factors are most important and how much compromise is acceptable.

There is no such thing as the perfect holster for every user and every situation, just like there is no such thing as the perfect handgun for everyone and every application.

There is also no shortage of self-appointed experts ready to make sweeping pronouncements about what is best and what truly sucks (in their unchallengeable opinions).

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How concerned are you about protecting both sights?

Except for pocket holsters, where this is necessary to prevent snagging when drawing from inside a pocket, I'm not. I do like a "sweat shield," i.e., an upward extension of the rear upper side, but that is to protect me from the sight, not vice versa.

Very good points Lobo Gun Leather,

On a small boat anchor gun like the GP 100, four inch,
I used to bang it on one thing or another about three times a month.

But now with my XD pistols , it's a much different story.,
Unless, I carry them holstered In a day bag.

I may have to search for a dedicated day bag holster, with full coverage,
But
Can also be threaded, clipped or looped on a belt.