Custom 1911 Holster - Help!

Kvon2 · December 7, 2018, 01:49 PM

Hi All,

I'm thinking I want to order my FIL a holster for his 1911 this year for xmas. Does anyone know of any sites/companies that can do this?

I would ideally like to get the US Navy logo(he's a vet) possibly with his rank and name included.

I'm imagining leather but understand that can be a lengthy process, I would do OWB Kydex as well.

Any thoughts?

**Spats McGee** · December 7, 2018, 02:24 PM

Not that I've been shopping for custom holsters, but from what I've read of custom leather wait times, getting it by Xmas might be, erm, challenging. You might have to give him a gift certificate showing him what you've ordered for him.

Kvon2 · December 7, 2018, 03:31 PM

Yeah I think you're right, Spats.

It's for an SR1911 so I think I'm going to settle for this;

http://shopruger.com/SR1911-Mitch-Ro...uctinfo/50190/

cw308 · December 7, 2018, 04:25 PM

I ordered a custom leather holster for my Clothes 1911 , best holster I ever owned , fits the gun like a glove and it's absolutely beautiful . R Grizzle Leather holsters . It's the Country boy , doesn't look like is sounds , I ordered it on mahogany . Check them out .

Rangerrich99 · December 7, 2018, 07:44 PM

yeah, it's highly doubtful you can order a custom holster today and get it before X-mas. Usually the wait times are two months minimum, I think.

You might look at Wilson Combat holsters; they have multiple styles, types of carry, exotic leathers, etc. and most of them are immediately available, I believe. And based on the email they sent me the other day, they have a sale going on, and many of their prices are right in line with the Ruger holster you're already looking at.

Also, I know you can find Wilson Combat holsters on other sites, such as MidwayUsa, etc. so you don't necessarily have to order from WC.

Good luck.

cw308 · December 7, 2018, 08:27 PM

My not be ready for the holidays but the wait may be worth it.

**Spats McGee** · December 8, 2018, 07:21 AM

Over the years, I've seen a metric ton of recommendations in support of Mitch Rosen, and I really like the looks of the one you linked. I suspect he'll be very pleased.

T. O'Heir · December 8, 2018, 01:08 PM

Not a chance anything cu$tom will be ready for this year. Unless you make it. Doesn't take long to make a holster if you have the tools and skills.
These guys do a holster with the USN emblem for $149.99 though.
https://www.savoyleather.com/product/u-s-navy/

Kvon2 · December 8, 2018, 01:24 PM

I went with the river holster I provided a link for above. I think he'll like it!

December 7, 2018, 01:49 PM	#1
Kvon2 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2016 Posts: 757	Custom 1911 Holster - Help! Hi All, I'm thinking I want to order my FIL a holster for his 1911 this year for xmas. Does anyone know of any sites/companies that can do this? I would ideally like to get the US Navy logo(he's a vet) possibly with his rank and name included. I'm imagining leather but understand that can be a lengthy process, I would do OWB Kydex as well. Any thoughts?

December 7, 2018, 02:24 PM	#2
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	Not that I've been shopping for custom holsters, but from what I've read of custom leather wait times, getting it by Xmas might be, erm, challenging. You might have to give him a gift certificate showing him what you've ordered for him. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

December 8, 2018, 07:21 AM	#7
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	Over the years, I've seen a metric ton of recommendations in support of Mitch Rosen, and I really like the looks of the one you linked. I suspect he'll be very pleased. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

December 8, 2018, 01:08 PM	#8
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	Not a chance anything cu$tom will be ready for this year. Unless you make it. Doesn't take long to make a holster if you have the tools and skills. These guys do a holster with the USN emblem for $149.99 though. https://www.savoyleather.com/product/u-s-navy/ __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

December 7, 2018, 03:31 PM	#3
Kvon2 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2016 Posts: 757	Yeah I think you're right, Spats. It's for an SR1911 so I think I'm going to settle for this; http://shopruger.com/SR1911-Mitch-Ro...uctinfo/50190/

December 7, 2018, 04:25 PM	#4
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	I ordered a custom leather holster for my Clothes 1911 , best holster I ever owned , fits the gun like a glove and it's absolutely beautiful . R Grizzle Leather holsters . It's the Country boy , doesn't look like is sounds , I ordered it on mahogany . Check them out .

December 7, 2018, 07:44 PM	#5
Rangerrich99 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Location: Kinda near Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,254	yeah, it's highly doubtful you can order a custom holster today and get it before X-mas. Usually the wait times are two months minimum, I think. You might look at Wilson Combat holsters; they have multiple styles, types of carry, exotic leathers, etc. and most of them are immediately available, I believe. And based on the email they sent me the other day, they have a sale going on, and many of their prices are right in line with the Ruger holster you're already looking at. Also, I know you can find Wilson Combat holsters on other sites, such as MidwayUsa, etc. so you don't necessarily have to order from WC. Good luck.

December 7, 2018, 08:27 PM	#6
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	My not be ready for the holidays but the wait may be worth it.

December 8, 2018, 01:24 PM	#9
Kvon2 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2016 Posts: 757	I went with the river holster I provided a link for above. I think he'll like it!