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MLeake · September 20, 2011, 08:55 PM

The BHP rides in one of my 1911 holsters (nice thing about those, they tend to interchange pretty well). Specifically, a paddle hybrid (because it has a hook to secure under the belt, as well, and it rides tucked tight) by Sam Andrews, in crocodile.

Sam is a friend of mine. He regularly gets exotic leathers, including some pre-ban stuff, and will make items that aren't always in his catalog. This holster was one of those. At the time I bought my CBOB, I had called Sam and asked what he had in stock for a 1911. He said, "Well, I have this crocodile paddle..."

Thing is, it cost $400, and I wasn't sure I'd like it.

So, Sam offered to send it to me. If I liked it, I'd pay him; if I didn't, I'd just give it back to him when he came up for an Eastman's gun show.

As it turned out, I liked it. If I ever travel in an Open Carry state where OC is actually normal (like NM, AZ, or sw CO), this is what I'll probably use. But it also tucks in well enough to conceal under a structured outer shirt.

I'll probably have my friend Mike, at Talon Tactical, make me a Kydex OWB as well. I met Mike through IDPA; he's our local RO.

Edit: Most of Sam's normal holsters are more in the $100 range.

Edit2: http://andrewsleather.com

Edit3: http://talontactical.com/

Edit4: Forgot to mention, the belt is also from Talon Tactical. Not only does it get extra urethane soaking, so that it's very rigid and works great as a gunbelt; not only is the velcro cut so that it doesn't reach the edges, as it does on most rigger belts, so that it doesn't abrade pants, shirts, and jackets; but it's buckle rings are urethane, so it can be worn through airport security checkpoints.

Edit5: Also forgot to mention, the key keeper is from Rob Leahy at Simply Rugged. http://www.simplyrugged.com/

And the knife (which is barely visible at bottom) is a SOG Spec-Elite II.

September 20, 2011, 08:55 PM	#5
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	The BHP rides in one of my 1911 holsters (nice thing about those, they tend to interchange pretty well). Specifically, a paddle hybrid (because it has a hook to secure under the belt, as well, and it rides tucked tight) by Sam Andrews, in crocodile. Sam is a friend of mine. He regularly gets exotic leathers, including some pre-ban stuff, and will make items that aren't always in his catalog. This holster was one of those. At the time I bought my CBOB, I had called Sam and asked what he had in stock for a 1911. He said, "Well, I have this crocodile paddle..." Thing is, it cost $400, and I wasn't sure I'd like it. So, Sam offered to send it to me. If I liked it, I'd pay him; if I didn't, I'd just give it back to him when he came up for an Eastman's gun show. As it turned out, I liked it. If I ever travel in an Open Carry state where OC is actually normal (like NM, AZ, or sw CO), this is what I'll probably use. But it also tucks in well enough to conceal under a structured outer shirt. I'll probably have my friend Mike, at Talon Tactical, make me a Kydex OWB as well. I met Mike through IDPA; he's our local RO. Edit: Most of Sam's normal holsters are more in the $100 range. Edit2: http://andrewsleather.com Edit3: http://talontactical.com/ Edit4: Forgot to mention, the belt is also from Talon Tactical. Not only does it get extra urethane soaking, so that it's very rigid and works great as a gunbelt; not only is the velcro cut so that it doesn't reach the edges, as it does on most rigger belts, so that it doesn't abrade pants, shirts, and jackets; but it's buckle rings are urethane, so it can be worn through airport security checkpoints. Edit5: Also forgot to mention, the key keeper is from Rob Leahy at Simply Rugged. http://www.simplyrugged.com/ And the knife (which is barely visible at bottom) is a SOG Spec-Elite II.