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BigJimP · November 3, 2011, 06:12 PM

Nylon is junk ...and so is Kydex ....so don't go down those paths..

Leather ( to fit the gun specifically - for a 5" 1911 or whatever it is you have from STI ) is the only way to go ...and horsehide is better than cowhide generally. My favorite is Kramer Leather ...but unless you find something used ...its a little out of your price range ( $ 120 or so ).

http://www.kramerleather.com/
Check with dealers in your area ...you might find some Kramer holsters. Every now and then you get lucky and find a used one that someone traded in for some reason / or sold a gun with it.

FIST is a company in New York - that I'd recommend you check out. I picked up a revolver holster of theirs at a gunshow recently and I'm impressed. Its cowhide ...but its well made - and heavy.

http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/Default.htm
They'll have someting in your budget range.

November 3, 2011, 06:12 PM	#5
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Nylon is junk ...and so is Kydex ....so don't go down those paths.. Leather ( to fit the gun specifically - for a 5" 1911 or whatever it is you have from STI ) is the only way to go ...and horsehide is better than cowhide generally. My favorite is Kramer Leather ...but unless you find something used ...its a little out of your price range ( $ 120 or so ). http://www.kramerleather.com/ Check with dealers in your area ...you might find some Kramer holsters. Every now and then you get lucky and find a used one that someone traded in for some reason / or sold a gun with it. FIST is a company in New York - that I'd recommend you check out. I picked up a revolver holster of theirs at a gunshow recently and I'm impressed. Its cowhide ...but its well made - and heavy. http://www.fist-inc.com/holsters/Default.htm They'll have someting in your budget range.