Yeah, Bat's holster shows the kind of subtle wear they look for. Also keep in mind that Bat was a city slicker. I bet the rigs he wore in his early days didn't look that nice. Not beat to hell like Frank's rig. However, Frank cut the top front of his out with a knife so he could pull the hammer back. Nice to see the wear there. I'm sure it wasn't dyed all pretty after he cut it out.
It's more easily noticed on lighter colored leather. On a Mex Loop, I usually sand the tops of the loops and the top of the cylinder area....then some around the bottom and down the front. It's all pretty subtle on a dyed rig.
That's why the Vinagaroon interests me. I'm going to experiment. That's what it's all about......mess it up and try again. But even the goof ups will eventually sell.