1911 Concealed Carry IWB holster question

jmstr · March 22, 2012, 05:14 PM

I want to get a IWB holster for concealed carry for my 1911s. I am most likely to use it for my Kimber Compact II, with the 4" barrel and officers' grip.

However, it would be nice if I could use it for a full-sized/gi-sized 1911.

Am I asking too much? Is there a significant problem with having a holster 1" too long for the Kimber [but thus the right length for the other 1911s]?

I like 'tuckable' holsters, like the Garrett Industries Silent Thunder, which I have for a BHP.

Again, I am most likely to use it for the 4" barreled 1911, but it would be nice if I could use it for both. If I were to use percentages, I'd guess-timate that I'd use the 4" 1911 85% of the time the holster was on, with the 5" used no more than 15%, but possibly even less.

Any thoughts? Suggestions?

Thanks!

**Spats McGee** · March 22, 2012, 08:32 PM

I wouldn't think that having the extra 1" sticking out would be a problem. I took a look at the Theis website, and the one picture of a 1911 that I saw looked like a 5" barrel, and had some slide sticking out of the bottom of the holster.

BikeNGun1974 · March 23, 2012, 05:49 AM

I carry a 5" Kimber in my Crossbreed through the winter. The extra barrel length is not a problem (I'm 5'-9", 180 pounds)

GlockedNLoded32 · March 23, 2012, 12:01 PM

check out Tommy Theis Holsters he can build you one to your liking

http://theisholsters.com/index.php

MK11 · March 23, 2012, 01:44 PM

He's asking if it's a problem to get a 5-inch holster that will mostly carry a 4-inch gun--so a holster that's too long rather than too short. I'd be curious too.

GlockedNLoded32 · March 23, 2012, 02:08 PM

@MK11
sorry about that i miss read what he was asking...

@ jmstr

honestly I would go with a tuckable iwb holster that fits your 4 inch carry gun....the second issue that comes to mind is not all 1911s are the same shape and size meaning your 5 incher my not fit properly because all gun manufactures dont make there 1911's to the same specs as others may so your 5 may not fit in the holster that carries your ccw and vise versa in my opinion i would just get a iwb for each gun.

dalegribble · March 23, 2012, 03:22 PM

try a kholster brand iwb holster. i have 2 for different guns are they are remarkable comfortably, conceal well and easy to draw. the price is reasonable as well. just sayin i like em.

Shoot45's · March 25, 2012, 02:41 AM

When I IWB carry it's usually CrossBreed.
No problems with what you need.

MarkDozier · March 25, 2012, 03:17 AM

I have been carrying a 3 inch UCCII in a 5 inch hoslter with no issue. I just got a 3 inch holster. Wow a big differnce.

ScottRiqui · March 25, 2012, 09:46 AM

I got a Crossbreed Supertuck for my 3" Springfield EMP, but am happy to report it works perfectly with my full-size Remington R1 as well.

ClydeFrog · March 26, 2012, 01:08 AM

If you search the forum, there are a few recent 1911/1911a1 IWB holster posts-topics.

In short, see; the Milt Sparks line, the Blade-tech, Greg Kramer, Mitch Rosen, Bulman Gunleather, Safariland, COM Holsters, Don Hume, Ted Blocker(LFI line).

ClydeFrog

ms6852 · March 27, 2012, 02:43 AM

I carry 1911's IWB. I have the springfield armory champion with a 4" barrel and the springfield loaded with 5" barrel. I only use one holster the crossbreed super tuck deluxe. This guys are great and would highly recommend their products.

http://crossbreedholsters.com/

March 22, 2012, 05:14 PM	#1
jmstr Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2001 Location: San Joaquin Valley, CA Posts: 1,281	1911 Concealed Carry IWB holster question I want to get a IWB holster for concealed carry for my 1911s. I am most likely to use it for my Kimber Compact II, with the 4" barrel and officers' grip. However, it would be nice if I could use it for a full-sized/gi-sized 1911. Am I asking too much? Is there a significant problem with having a holster 1" too long for the Kimber [but thus the right length for the other 1911s]? I like 'tuckable' holsters, like the Garrett Industries Silent Thunder, which I have for a BHP. Again, I am most likely to use it for the 4" barreled 1911, but it would be nice if I could use it for both. If I were to use percentages, I'd guess-timate that I'd use the 4" 1911 85% of the time the holster was on, with the 5" used no more than 15%, but possibly even less. Any thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks!

March 22, 2012, 08:32 PM	#2
Spats McGee Staff Join Date: July 28, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 8,821	I wouldn't think that having the extra 1" sticking out would be a problem. I took a look at the Theis website, and the one picture of a 1911 that I saw looked like a 5" barrel, and had some slide sticking out of the bottom of the holster. __________________ I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. If you need some honest-to-goodness legal advice, go buy some.

March 23, 2012, 12:01 PM	#4
GlockedNLoded32 Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2011 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 129	check out Tommy Theis Holsters he can build you one to your liking http://theisholsters.com/index.php __________________ GLOCK 32 .357 SIG With Hogue Grip,Trijicon Ghost Ring Night Sight, 3.5 Ghost trigger, Weatherby Vanguard .308 1:12 twist with Blackhawk Bipod and a Barska 6x24x60 IR SWAT SCOPE. - 168 Hornady AMAX loaded at 46 gr Stoeger M2000 Max 4 SA 12 gauge

March 23, 2012, 02:08 PM	#6
GlockedNLoded32 Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2011 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 129	@MK11 sorry about that i miss read what he was asking... @ jmstr honestly I would go with a tuckable iwb holster that fits your 4 inch carry gun....the second issue that comes to mind is not all 1911s are the same shape and size meaning your 5 incher my not fit properly because all gun manufactures dont make there 1911's to the same specs as others may so your 5 may not fit in the holster that carries your ccw and vise versa in my opinion i would just get a iwb for each gun. __________________ GLOCK 32 .357 SIG With Hogue Grip,Trijicon Ghost Ring Night Sight, 3.5 Ghost trigger, Weatherby Vanguard .308 1:12 twist with Blackhawk Bipod and a Barska 6x24x60 IR SWAT SCOPE. - 168 Hornady AMAX loaded at 46 gr Stoeger M2000 Max 4 SA 12 gauge

March 23, 2012, 03:22 PM	#7
dalegribble Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2007 Posts: 861	try a kholster brand iwb holster. i have 2 for different guns are they are remarkable comfortably, conceal well and easy to draw. the price is reasonable as well. just sayin i like em. __________________ Waltzes with woofs

March 23, 2012, 05:49 AM	#3
BikeNGun1974 Member Join Date: March 5, 2012 Location: Valley Forge, PA Posts: 80	I carry a 5" Kimber in my Crossbreed through the winter. The extra barrel length is not a problem (I'm 5'-9", 180 pounds)

March 23, 2012, 01:44 PM	#5
MK11 Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2001 Posts: 577	He's asking if it's a problem to get a 5-inch holster that will mostly carry a 4-inch gun--so a holster that's too long rather than too short. I'd be curious too.

March 25, 2012, 02:41 AM	#8
Shoot45's Member Join Date: February 12, 2012 Posts: 72	When I IWB carry it's usually CrossBreed. No problems with what you need.

March 25, 2012, 03:17 AM	#9
MarkDozier Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2010 Posts: 363	I have been carrying a 3 inch UCCII in a 5 inch hoslter with no issue. I just got a 3 inch holster. Wow a big differnce.

March 25, 2012, 09:46 AM	#10
ScottRiqui Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,905	I got a Crossbreed Supertuck for my 3" Springfield EMP, but am happy to report it works perfectly with my full-size Remington R1 as well.

March 26, 2012, 01:08 AM	#11
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	IWB holster threads... If you search the forum, there are a few recent 1911/1911a1 IWB holster posts-topics. In short, see; the Milt Sparks line, the Blade-tech, Greg Kramer, Mitch Rosen, Bulman Gunleather, Safariland, COM Holsters, Don Hume, Ted Blocker(LFI line). ClydeFrog

March 27, 2012, 02:43 AM	#12
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	I carry 1911's IWB. I have the springfield armory champion with a 4" barrel and the springfield loaded with 5" barrel. I only use one holster the crossbreed super tuck deluxe. This guys are great and would highly recommend their products. http://crossbreedholsters.com/ __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

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