If we are going to bring up grammar, "who" vs. "whom" is a very tangible topic. "That' refers to an object, not a person.
"Whom is that man over there?"
"That is Johnny Q."
Problem is, Johnny is a person, not an "it".
I've had it on some of my knives that had leather holsters; that knife did get a little dirty and was filled with sand for about three years. Could not get all of it out.
There is always a trade-off between comfort, usability, accessibility, and retention. If you are referring to the Blackhawk Serpa, I have heard a mixed bag about that. Nick does make a nice leather holster, but the issue I have with leather in a humid locale is that it warps, cracks, but most of...
My understanding from some friends in various places in the services, active and retired, is the Coast Guard is quite small. I hear they are desperate for guys, but remember, you will be either property of the DOD or DHS, so you go when and where they want you. Have you talked to a recruiter, or...