I like the end of the holster closed for the protection of the muzzle/crown. More of an issue on a hip holster in sitting position. I spoke to the guy that makes the Alaskan Guide holster as that looks like a versatile rig for most hunting situations. He would not make one with a closed muzzle though.
The 7x rig gives ample leather in front of the muzzle for the exact situation you are describing, it was an intentional design feature, and if you know Wes, he hunts hard and his personal leather gets used and abused, if he saw it as an issue it would have been remedied.
