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August 20, 2014, 04:23 PM | #1 |
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1911 Government Model Holster Recommendations
I am 62 years old, 5'8", 165#, no butt, no large pot gut but have a "nice" fat roll at the waist, retired, wear jeans with suspenders/no belt nearly always.
Looking for a holster suitable for CC under a heavy shirt (not tucked into pants)/light to medium jacket. For years I used a Horseshoe Leather (Andy Aratoonian/Birmingham England) S.O.B. when I wore a belt. I can no longer wear a belt due to back problems/colon surgery problems. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. |
August 20, 2014, 06:03 PM | #2 |
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Enter your email and they will send you a PDF file of Concealed Carry Methods. This is an 84 page book. Good read and covers a variety of carry methods.
http://www.gundigest.com/concealed-carry-holsters |
August 20, 2014, 06:41 PM | #3 |
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Will do. Thanks!
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August 20, 2014, 07:18 PM | #4 |
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Might want to try a shoulder holster or a paddle back holster
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August 21, 2014, 04:02 PM | #5 |
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You might want to check out Hammered Hide Leathers. Their holsters are beautiful and relatively inexpensive for a custom made holster. They have an on-line store with prices on their web site.
I just bought a used one off eBay, and the quality is ever bit of what you get from El Paso, Kramer, Simply Rugged, and others. I was amazed when I received it and will look to special order my next holster from this place. |
August 21, 2014, 07:53 PM | #6 |
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Three things come to mind.
First, you might try a nice shoulder holster. I have an Alessi I really like. Second, I would consider a gun belt with suspenders. If the belt is adjusted a bit loose, the suspenders will hold it up. Third, I find a rough out holster helps keep my holster in place, but still requires a slightly tighter belt. |
August 22, 2014, 06:02 PM | #7 |
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Having thoroughly read Mas Ayoob's Concealed Carry article, I have decided to try out a ClipDraw for my 1911's (.45 and .22). It is a fairly close facsimile to similar items available for decades, no matter the manufacturer.
http://www.clipdraw.com/store/index....on=show_detail A fairly cheap experiment @ $20 per copy. I want to CC primarily around my house/property so as not to alarm any friendly neighbors/visitors whom I may contact. Discretion/discreet carry is the overarching issue. Although I support open carry, I think the recent demonstrations in Texas concerning open carry have backfired for the 2A folks due to the moronic actions/displays by certain "cowboys" (I use that term loosely) having to do with the disregard of the 3-4 cardinal rules of firearms etiquette/safety. Sorry, I digress off-topic. |
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