Kydex marred the finish on my Sig 226 quickly so I'd go with leather. I don't advise storing in a leather holster and I only use kydex for my polymer gun(Shield). I've got a nice 40 year old DW revolver that would be nearly perfect if someone hadn't left it in leather for too long.
If you want it to remain nice, al la "indoor use only" then you don't need a holster. You need a gunsock and a humidity controlled safe.
I've seen more rust from gun rugs stored safely in a humid environment than anything else. I carry in leather daily in the South, and have never had a problem from carry.
watch what leather is used to make the holster. chrome tanned leather will eat the finish off the firearm. veg tanned is better. when i make a holster,i glue two pieces of leather rough side in so it will have good leather inside and out.
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