Need advise on a daily carry holster for 1911

GON2FAR · September 3, 2006, 11:59 AM

I need a good holster for daily carry of a full size 1911. I want the following features included....strong side carry, no top strap, closed end or at least protection for the full length of the slide if the end is open. Past that, Im pretty open. I was reccomended the UM Kydex Paddle style, and for as cheap as it is, Im gonna try it for a while. But I really like the look of leather. Concealment is not necessary, as I can carry non-concealed in my line of work. But I have to wear it all day, every day, comfort is paramount. Thanks guys.

jrklaus · September 3, 2006, 12:59 PM

Consider a Bianchi 100 Professional IWB holster, perhaps?

http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/...TxtModelID=100

There are a number of other manufacturers who make something substantially similar in IWB or OWB.

Good luck!

tegemu · September 3, 2006, 02:37 PM

You would be hard pressed to beat a Brommeland www.brommelandgunleather.com , for your purposes. A really good, high quality, comfortable holster, one of the most popular. Do a search on "Max Con V."

WESHOOT2 · September 4, 2006, 07:46 AM

Comfort will be personal.
See if there is any way you can 'test-wear' a holster before buying.

IWB is not as comfortable as OWB.
Crossdraw rigs can be comfortable for sitting.
Thumb-break holsters are most definitely a great thing for non-concealment needs; suggest examining that possibility (because experience teaches guns can fall out of holsters).

I use Galco Yaqui Slides and a Royal Guard, Sparks 1AT, Uncle Mikes Kydex Belt Holster, and a couple oddball holsters for oddball needs.
I like a fanny pack, too.

There is only "Best for you".

rhino · September 4, 2006, 12:48 PM

If you're looking for a good bargain (suggested by the UM kydex), you may wish to consider the Blade-Tech injection molded belt holster. It's a very good holster regardless of the price (better than the UM) and for $15 on their web site, it's the best bargain going. They'll get it to you in about a week too. www.blade-tech.com

spyderdude · September 5, 2006, 05:38 AM

I carry my 1911s in a Blackhawk CQC holster on my belt. I throw on a button up shirt that extends well below my beltline, and it doesn't print at all.

moose fat · September 19, 2006, 02:57 AM

I like leather too.
I have settled on my carry mode and weapon of choice and unfortunatly leather is not an option, yet.

But when I was seriously searching I really liked Kramer rigs in horsehide, the MSP or ARG.

Also I have two El Passo Saddlery holsters, lots of options for leather work. The Street Combat has no top strap/thumb break. Depends on your activity level, and like WESHOOT2 says.

Browse around the net. Do a thread search and find the thread by "krang" he did a thurough holster maker list.

Wildalaska · September 19, 2006, 12:06 PM

To me, after 25 years of carrying various pistols, nothing beats Galco for price and quality.

WildalltherestarealsoransAlaska

bigsam · September 23, 2006, 04:42 PM

Comp_Tac Gurkha, comp_tac.com, is excellent for Kydex. Very short turn ariund. For leather there are good ones above. Turn around is 4-6 wks on most high quality holsters. miltsparks.com, mitchrosen.com, tuckergunleather.com, Better turn arounds, w/ quality. usgalco.com donhume.com kramerleather.com.
happy hunting.

CDH · September 23, 2006, 08:11 PM

One of the best for 1911 OWB carry: http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Prod..._NFS/_nfs.html

While the design is "open muzzle", it totally encloses the muzzle. You want the bottom of the holster to be open so that dirt and lint doesn't build up inside. http://www.highnoonholsters.com/_Que...en_muzzle.html

Carter

OJ · September 23, 2006, 11:16 PM

I have USED Milt Sparks, Kramer, and Mitch Rosen - all of which are quality leather holsters and comfortable for me. Personally, I prefer thr Rosen ARG but, YMMV.

Greg_Dunn · October 5, 2006, 05:01 PM

1911 OWB pancake.........

I presonally like leather over kydex, but will carry in a kydex paddle from time to time, especially if its just to run to the store and back. But for all day carry I use leather.

My Evolution series

2 1911 holster sets and a G17/22/31 set.

Glockamolie · October 5, 2006, 05:44 PM

I think I'd pony up for a name-brand leather holster. I like Sparks and Alessi (not to discount any of the other quality names out there), both of which you can buy at www.lightningarms.com. I'd probably go for an Alessi CQC/S or a Sparks #60TK. But, if it were me carrying out in the open, I'd want a thumbbreak.

tony pasley · October 5, 2006, 07:07 PM

check out www.gunnersalley.com to get an idea

September 3, 2006, 11:59 AM	#1
GON2FAR Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Posts: 33	Need advise on a daily carry holster for 1911 I need a good holster for daily carry of a full size 1911. I want the following features included....strong side carry, no top strap, closed end or at least protection for the full length of the slide if the end is open. Past that, Im pretty open. I was reccomended the UM Kydex Paddle style, and for as cheap as it is, Im gonna try it for a while. But I really like the look of leather. Concealment is not necessary, as I can carry non-concealed in my line of work. But I have to wear it all day, every day, comfort is paramount. Thanks guys.

September 3, 2006, 02:37 PM	#3
tegemu Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2005 Location: Orange Park, Fla Posts: 1,019	You would be hard pressed to beat a Brommeland www.brommelandgunleather.com , for your purposes. A really good, high quality, comfortable holster, one of the most popular. Do a search on "Max Con V." __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence in their behalf. - George Orwell

September 4, 2006, 07:46 AM	#4
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	my advice is Comfort will be personal. See if there is any way you can 'test-wear' a holster before buying. IWB is not as comfortable as OWB. Crossdraw rigs can be comfortable for sitting. Thumb-break holsters are most definitely a great thing for non-concealment needs; suggest examining that possibility (because experience teaches guns can fall out of holsters). I use Galco Yaqui Slides and a Royal Guard, Sparks 1AT, Uncle Mikes Kydex Belt Holster, and a couple oddball holsters for oddball needs. I like a fanny pack, too. There is only "Best for you". __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

September 23, 2006, 11:16 PM	#11
OJ Senior Member Join Date: December 25, 1998 Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, USA Posts: 1,570	I have USED Milt Sparks, Kramer, and Mitch Rosen - all of which are quality leather holsters and comfortable for me. Personally, I prefer thr Rosen ARG but, YMMV. __________________ OJ - SEMPER FI - DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY NRA ENDOWMENT LIFE MEMBER

October 5, 2006, 05:01 PM	#12
Greg_Dunn Member Join Date: October 4, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 36	1911 OWB pancake......... I presonally like leather over kydex, but will carry in a kydex paddle from time to time, especially if its just to run to the store and back. But for all day carry I use leather. My Evolution series 2 1911 holster sets and a G17/22/31 set. __________________ Greg Dunn Ranger Gunleather Handcrafted concealment leather for the working man

September 3, 2006, 12:59 PM	#2
jrklaus Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 520	Consider a Bianchi 100 Professional IWB holster, perhaps? http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/...TxtModelID=100 There are a number of other manufacturers who make something substantially similar in IWB or OWB. Good luck!

September 4, 2006, 12:48 PM	#5
rhino Member Join Date: August 25, 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 80	If you're looking for a good bargain (suggested by the UM kydex), you may wish to consider the Blade-Tech injection molded belt holster. It's a very good holster regardless of the price (better than the UM) and for $15 on their web site, it's the best bargain going. They'll get it to you in about a week too. www.blade-tech.com

September 5, 2006, 05:38 AM	#6
spyderdude Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2006 Posts: 579	I carry my 1911s in a Blackhawk CQC holster on my belt. I throw on a button up shirt that extends well below my beltline, and it doesn't print at all.

September 19, 2006, 02:57 AM	#7
moose fat Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2006 Location: Alaska, Yukon R. delta Posts: 421	I like leather too. I have settled on my carry mode and weapon of choice and unfortunatly leather is not an option, yet. But when I was seriously searching I really liked Kramer rigs in horsehide, the MSP or ARG. Also I have two El Passo Saddlery holsters, lots of options for leather work. The Street Combat has no top strap/thumb break. Depends on your activity level, and like WESHOOT2 says. Browse around the net. Do a thread search and find the thread by "krang" he did a thurough holster maker list.

September 19, 2006, 12:06 PM	#8
Wildalaska Junior member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: In my own little weird world in Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 14,172	To me, after 25 years of carrying various pistols, nothing beats Galco for price and quality. WildalltherestarealsoransAlaska

September 23, 2006, 04:42 PM	#9
bigsam Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 25	Comp_Tac Gurkha, comp_tac.com, is excellent for Kydex. Very short turn ariund. For leather there are good ones above. Turn around is 4-6 wks on most high quality holsters. miltsparks.com, mitchrosen.com, tuckergunleather.com, Better turn arounds, w/ quality. usgalco.com donhume.com kramerleather.com. happy hunting.

September 23, 2006, 08:11 PM	#10
CDH Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 941	One of the best for 1911 OWB carry: http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Prod..._NFS/_nfs.html While the design is "open muzzle", it totally encloses the muzzle. You want the bottom of the holster to be open so that dirt and lint doesn't build up inside. http://www.highnoonholsters.com/_Que...en_muzzle.html Carter

October 5, 2006, 05:44 PM	#13
Glockamolie Senior Member Join Date: September 11, 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 359	I think I'd pony up for a name-brand leather holster. I like Sparks and Alessi (not to discount any of the other quality names out there), both of which you can buy at www.lightningarms.com. I'd probably go for an Alessi CQC/S or a Sparks #60TK. But, if it were me carrying out in the open, I'd want a thumbbreak. __________________ Brandon

October 5, 2006, 07:07 PM	#14
tony pasley Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Location: western north carolina Posts: 1,641	check out www.gunnersalley.com to get an idea