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Welcome to the forum! I would recommend sticking to synthetic materials (kydex, nylon), as you know leather doesn't cut it in the tropics. Its so humid it never has a chance to dry out. You could try the smart carry, it might work for you. Most people don't realize how how hot the tropics are, don't know if I could stand having a smartcarry smothering "the package". It might be a little too hot for comfort, also the sweating may cause moisture problems. I know the smartcarry has a moisture barrier on the back, this may work in moderate climates but when its 100 out and 95-100% humidity I don't know how effective it will be. I think I would look at pocket carry. The Desantis Nemesis might work pretty good in this situation. Its made from nylon and might be cooler to carry.
Beyond the holster I would make a few suggestions on the care of your gun and holster.
- Always remove your gun from its holster at night to allow both to dry
- Once (maybe even twice) a week completely break your gun down and clean and oil it, even if you don't fire it. Just wiping down the outside with a oil/silicone rag won't cut it. The humidity and moisture from sweat will soak your gun inside and out. The salt from your sweat will quickly rust the internals of your gun.
- Change your carry ammo in the gun often. Moisture + gun powder = trouble.
Good luck, and stay cool and dry.
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