The jury is still out - Safariland Open Top Double Mag Pouch For

My initial one that I purchased in 2010 lasted 15 years. The backing (where the gun belt passes through) was made of all leather, two individual pieces of thin leather, they finally gave out, one side tore/ripped. This new one that I just purchased, is just like the old one on the front side except it now has a plastic backing plate where the gun belt passess through. I'm dubious regarding the plastic because I fear in sub zero cold weather it is more susceptible to break under stress. They should've just stuck with the old format and used slightly thicker leather given the weightof two 15 round magazines of 45ACP. I like that they provide a tension screw and use that hard synthetic material for holding the actual magazines. Not once had my heavy magazines ever accidentally fallen out. My only lament regarding that material is that once it gets scratched up (which is VERY easy) the elegant faux black basket weave print is gone forever, whereas actual real stamped leather pattern could be restored with some dye and a gloss finishing.