WHAT HOLSTERS WORK BETTER IN 5" 1911

NOT FOR CONCEALED IN WARM WEATHER, on a belt

Usually a leather guy myself, but in really warm weather where I might be sweating a bit, I usually grab my BladeTech Revolution. Comes with both paddle and belt attachment. I use the belt, and it is extremely secure. Adjustable for tension on the gun as well as for belt thickness and cant angle. http://imgur.com/ApnoIoh
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I use a Fobus paddle.

NEVER TRIED one of those never had warm weather problem with leather-will check it out-thanks
very funny web site LMAO looked AROUND so true

Blackhawk Serpa. Quick for draw and reholstering.

SimplyRugged Cuda

Bill

WMB30 said:

SimplyRugged Cuda

Bill

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Highly second that recommendation. I pretty much only carry my 1911s (which is all I carry anymore) in one of Rob's Cudas. They work great, and are absolutely one of the most comfortable holsters I have ever tried.

BB45C

When I bought my SR 1911 a friend on the forum generously offered to give me a Galco Fletch holster. I like it.

neilin said:

Blackhawk Serpa. Quick for draw and reholstering.

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Be careful with the Serpa holster, many shooters have "Glocked legged" themselves in drawing out of that holster. Make sure your trigger finger stays straight after releasing the lock.

Thanks all,bookmarked them,Lee

Borrowed 2 stiff leather right hip open holsters, that 5" 1911 is a BIG gun.

I'd avoid both the SERPA and Fobus. They are popular because they are inexpensive and available at nearly every gun shop. They are not good holsters.

If you want kydex, the two big quality players are Blade-Tech and Comp-Tac. Garrett Industries is an interesting option with leather lined kydex.

Blade-Tech http://www.blade-tech.com

Comp-Tac http://www.comp-tac.com

Garrett Industries http://www.giholsters.com

Some of the more respected names in leather are...

Milt Sparks http://www.miltsparks.com

Mitch Rosen http://www.mitchrosen.com

Kramer http://www.kramerleather.com

Alessi http://www.alessigunholsters.com

The first thing you need to get is a proper belt. Almost all the leather holster makers offer a belt, which would match the holster if you bought from them.

Two of the better known belt only makers are...

The Beltman http://www.thebeltman.net/www/htdocs/index.html

A&G Custom Leather http://agcustomgunleather.com/store/

A less expensive option is The Wilderness Tactical Instructor Belt (get the 5-stitch model) http://www.thewilderness.com/tactical-belts/

Whatever belt you buy, make sure you follow the sizing instructions. The size will not be the same as your jeans size. Usually 3"-4" larger than your jeans waist size.

I give up now. First holster is going to be plastic to glue,epoxy, under dash, a permanent for the 1911, I get in, i shove it in, also a
place for 2 mags. Thats my day dream.
NOW, whose going to break it, tell me, did any do this so far, works doesn't.

Anyone ever buy a holster from Mitch Rosen? I looked at some of his.

I ordered 2 cross draw holsters from Barsony. I wear on left side draw right hand. For 20.00 each,,, a good buy!

I've heard of Simply Rugged, but never the "Cuda". After reading this post I went to Rob's web site and ordered one.... Not for a 1911 but for a S&W 645. Was having a hard time finding anyone that makes a holster for that gun anymore.

Dan

Use velcro

WMB30 guess what- cleaned off what I used, got wide velcro, changed it twice because of weight etc of different guns, carry it
in peek under fits perfect each time, thanks for the tip,Lee

BIgMuddy said:

I've heard of Simply Rugged, but never the "Cuda". After reading this post I went to Rob's web site and ordered one.... Not for a 1911 but for a S&W 645. Was having a hard time finding anyone that makes a holster for that gun anymore.

Dan

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Hard time finding a holster for a 1911? Just google it and you'll have enough stuff to dig thru for a week or more.

Simply Rugged has six different models including the aforementioned Cuda.