1911 and IWB holsters

rwilson452 · December 8, 2005, 10:03 PM

I would like suggestions for a moderately priced IWB (RH) for a 1911.

Comments on holsters please. I don't need to hear about other pistols thankyouverymuch.

jrklaus · December 9, 2005, 01:13 AM

I have had good use from both the Bianchi 3S Pistol Pockets and the Bianchi 100 Professional holsters. Nothing fancy, they just work. Check them out, and good shooting!

**Frank Ettin** · December 9, 2005, 02:26 AM

You might check out the Down Under with straps from High Noon Holsters (http://www.highnoonholsters.com/). I have one, and it's well made and comfortable.

DVC

dairycreek · December 9, 2005, 03:40 AM

Comp-tac http://www.comp-tac.com/ makes a series of kydex-leather holsters in IWB and OWB models. My personal favorite for my 1911 pistols is the CTAC. And, oh yeah! Great customer service too.

RickB · December 9, 2005, 01:48 PM

I like my Kramer #3.

spacemanspiff · December 9, 2005, 01:57 PM

high noon is pretty good. also google rafters gunleather. they make very nice holsters and belts, i got a matching setup of black sharkskin belt/iwb holster for $130.

Musketeer · December 9, 2005, 02:43 PM

The BEST deal out there, and what I am wearing this very moment with a 5" 1911 tucked, is the IWB available at www.crossbreedholsters.com

This rig is absolutely amazing and at present can be had for only $36, deliverred! I paid $45 and tink that was a great price. Take a look at it and see. It is very comfortable, and tuckable to a good degree. I highly reccomend it.

Others out there I can suggest are.

www.sidearmor.com (I have one and think it is great.)
www.tuckergunleather.com (don't have but have seen and love, but very $$).

Stay away from generic el cheapos. While the crossbreed I mentioned is inexpensive it is certainly worth twice its price or more.

W Turner · December 13, 2005, 04:14 PM

If you're willing to wait, the Milt Sparks Summer Special II is right around $70. Only downside is a 6-8 week wait, although it is well worth it.

I know this is on the high side of moderate, but I bought mine used and have used it for every-other-day-carry for 2 years and it still works like new. I am currently carrying a Spinrgfield lightweight loaded model.

W

Semper Paratus · December 13, 2005, 11:25 PM

Try Rafter S. Plain leathr and exotics. Good quality, good designs at reasonable prices. http://www.raftersgunleather.com/

poortrader · December 14, 2005, 12:30 AM

I have a Desantis Cozy Partner, $50......and a matching 2 mag carrier for $28.

Line Rider · January 29, 2013, 12:13 AM

I have used two Milt Spark Summer Special II's for the last ump-teen with my Glock 19 and all of my 1911's. My most recent purchase was a slightly used SS II for my Colt Commander.

I can honestly say I've owned several Galco Royal Guards, one or two old Bianchi (when John ran the company) 3S holsters, and several other companies I don't remember and Milt Sparks it the best made.

PawPaw · January 29, 2013, 04:27 PM

One smaller company that I've been looking at is Louisville Leather. They've sent me a holster to evaluate and I passed it along to my son to get his input. These folks make very good holsters, well worth the money.

Louisville Leather has PawPaw's seal of approval. Disclaimer: I get no money, product, or any other remuneration from these guys. I simply like their leather products. PawPaw will spend green dollars with this outfit.

Line Rider · February 3, 2013, 10:57 AM

Sorry I don't see this was an old post.

December 8, 2005, 10:03 PM	#1
rwilson452 Senior Member Join Date: June 10, 2004 Location: Tioga co. PA Posts: 2,276	1911 and IWB holsters I would like suggestions for a moderately priced IWB (RH) for a 1911. Comments on holsters please. I don't need to hear about other pistols thankyouverymuch.

December 9, 2005, 03:40 AM	#4
dairycreek Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 1998 Location: North Plains, Oregon, USA Posts: 1,867	Comp-tac http://www.comp-tac.com/ makes a series of kydex-leather holsters in IWB and OWB models. My personal favorite for my 1911 pistols is the CTAC. And, oh yeah! Great customer service too. __________________ ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR HEARING AND VISION GOOD SHOOTING

December 9, 2005, 01:57 PM	#6
spacemanspiff Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2002 Location: alaska Posts: 3,017	high noon is pretty good. also google rafters gunleather. they make very nice holsters and belts, i got a matching setup of black sharkskin belt/iwb holster for $130. __________________ "Every man alone is sincere; at the entrance of a second person hypocrisy begins." - Ralph Waldo Emerson "People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use." - Soren Kierkegaard

December 13, 2005, 11:25 PM	#9
Semper Paratus Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2004 Location: Tidewater, VA Posts: 122	Try Rafter S. Plain leathr and exotics. Good quality, good designs at reasonable prices. http://www.raftersgunleather.com/ __________________ Semper Paratus--Always Prepared

December 14, 2005, 12:30 AM	#10
poortrader Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 483	I have a Desantis Cozy Partner, $50......and a matching 2 mag carrier for $28. __________________ Stupid People will Always be stupid. NRA Life Member

December 9, 2005, 01:13 AM	#2
jrklaus Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 520	I have had good use from both the Bianchi 3S Pistol Pockets and the Bianchi 100 Professional holsters. Nothing fancy, they just work. Check them out, and good shooting!

December 9, 2005, 02:26 AM	#3
Frank Ettin Staff Join Date: November 23, 2005 Location: California - San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 4,963	You might check out the Down Under with straps from High Noon Holsters (http://www.highnoonholsters.com/). I have one, and it's well made and comfortable. DVC

December 9, 2005, 01:48 PM	#5
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Posts: 4,764	I like my Kramer #3.

December 9, 2005, 02:43 PM	#7
Musketeer Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2005 Posts: 3,723	The BEST deal out there, and what I am wearing this very moment with a 5" 1911 tucked, is the IWB available at www.crossbreedholsters.com This rig is absolutely amazing and at present can be had for only $36, deliverred! I paid $45 and tink that was a great price. Take a look at it and see. It is very comfortable, and tuckable to a good degree. I highly reccomend it. Others out there I can suggest are. www.sidearmor.com (I have one and think it is great.) www.tuckergunleather.com (don't have but have seen and love, but very $$). Stay away from generic el cheapos. While the crossbreed I mentioned is inexpensive it is certainly worth twice its price or more.

December 13, 2005, 04:14 PM	#8
W Turner Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 130	If you're willing to wait, the Milt Sparks Summer Special II is right around $70. Only downside is a 6-8 week wait, although it is well worth it. I know this is on the high side of moderate, but I bought mine used and have used it for every-other-day-carry for 2 years and it still works like new. I am currently carrying a Spinrgfield lightweight loaded model. W

January 29, 2013, 12:13 AM	#11
Line Rider Member Join Date: November 29, 2002 Location: Greenbow, Alabama Posts: 77	I have used two Milt Spark Summer Special II's for the last ump-teen with my Glock 19 and all of my 1911's. My most recent purchase was a slightly used SS II for my Colt Commander. I can honestly say I've owned several Galco Royal Guards, one or two old Bianchi (when John ran the company) 3S holsters, and several other companies I don't remember and Milt Sparks it the best made.

January 29, 2013, 04:27 PM	#12
PawPaw Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Location: Central Louisiana Posts: 2,633	One smaller company that I've been looking at is Louisville Leather. They've sent me a holster to evaluate and I passed it along to my son to get his input. These folks make very good holsters, well worth the money. Louisville Leather has PawPaw's seal of approval. Disclaimer: I get no money, product, or any other remuneration from these guys. I simply like their leather products. PawPaw will spend green dollars with this outfit. __________________ Dennis Dezendorf http://pawpawshouse.blogspot.com

February 3, 2013, 10:57 AM	#13
Line Rider Member Join Date: November 29, 2002 Location: Greenbow, Alabama Posts: 77	Sorry I don't see this was an old post. Last edited by Line Rider; February 3, 2013 at 11:09 AM.