1911 owners: What's your favorite holster?

[ssmith512]

I too am looking for an IWB holste for my 1911. I have never carried beore. A question for those that carry, what do you do when you get in a vehicle? Do you unholster the weapon each time you get in to drive and then reholster when get out of the car?

 

[MikeDVB]

I have a Comp-Tac M-TAC that I love as well as an Infidel and a Blackhawk Serpa

When concealed I never remove my weapon when sitting down such as in a car. When OC/OWB I may if it interferes with the seat belt.

 

[bft131]

Has anyone bought on of the Crossbreed "clones" off of eBay ? Looking for some feedback if a fellow Ingo'er has one..

 

[JetGirl]

Do you unholster the weapon each time you get in to drive and then reholster when get out of the car?

No way.
Leave it alone.
The more times you mess with it, the more you increase odds of a mishap.

 

[pack-indy]

Milt Sparks Axiom for me.

 

[cfl4rat]

My vote is in for my Garrett industries IWB.. 2 thumbs up from me

Tuckable Kydex and Leather Holsters: Silent Thunder Fusion Model | Garrett Holsters

 

[ssmith512]

No way.
Leave it alone.
The more times you mess with it, the more you increase odds of a mishap.

I hear ya and agree 100%. My only concern (and maybe it is not a concern as I have not tried yet), is when carrying a full size 1911 IWB, the gun appears to be in roughly the 4 o'clock position. I would think that when I am sitting down in a vehicle, the gun would be digging into me or into the seat. I have a Corvette and I dont really want to be gouging or imprinting the seats with a gun "in my back pocket". Is my concern valid or am worrying about something that I dont need to worry about since I havent actually tried it yet?

Appreciate any insight from those that carry. Thanks!

 

[MikeDVB]

I carry mine at 3 o'clock as that's the easiest place for me to conceal it, and I have no issues.

If you can't sit comfortably with it on, perhaps you should try carrying it in a different location on your belt?

That being said - if I were going to remove it for anything other than firing it when needed - I remove the whole holster, and not just the firearm.

 

[JetGirl]

when carrying a full size 1911 IWB, the gun appears to be in roughly the 4 o'clock position. I would think that when I am sitting down in a vehicle, the gun would be digging into me or into the seat.

I carry mine at 3 o'clock as that's the easiest place for me to conceal it, and I have no issues.

I also carry everything from 3" to 5" at the 3 o'clock position. I've never had a problem with anything other than being a passenger in a low-seat type car, if I'm in the back and the seat belt is in the way. And even that is easily dealt with.

 

[ssmith512]

I carry mine at 3 o'clock as that's the easiest place for me to conceal it, and I have no issues.

If you can't sit comfortably with it on, perhaps you should try carrying it in a different location on your belt?

That being said - if I were going to remove it for anything other than firing it when needed - I remove the whole holster, and not just the firearm.

Thanks. Sounds like I need to quit complaining and whining and just try it to see if it works. LOL!!

 

[MikeDVB]

Thanks. Sounds like I need to quit complaining and whining and just try it to see if it works. LOL!!

My wife has had her permit for a while now, I think something near a year... She got it just in case I ever left a firearm under a seat or in the glovebox and then she drove the vehicle - she would have a permit and be A-OK.

Turns out she's getting into shooting with me as well, and has her own Sig p938 now... She put it on where she thought she'd want to carry it and found quickly she couldn't sit with it there so she had to adjust.

She's now found a spot that is good for concealment, standing/moving, and sitting ... you will too .

 

[cbseniour]

Personally, I've never been comfortable with iwb but there are a lot of good pancake holsters out there, the carry the gun high and tight to your body.

 

[Thuddylikessmoke]

I am a fan of my Galco king tuk good construction and conceals 1911 nicely. However it is a pain to get in pace but once you do it is pretty comfortable.

 

[Bigc177]

My current OWB favorite is my Bianchi carry lock ,has a small lever that you flick to release it on the draw,Have Desantis IWB paddle style Model no. 028 80

I too am a big fan of the Bianchi carry lock for my RIA 1911 Tactical CS.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Quote:
Originally Posted by ssmith512
Do you unholster the weapon each time you get in to drive and then reholster when get out of the car?

No way.
Leave it alone.
The more times you mess with it, the more you increase odds of a mishap.

^^^^^^^This^^^^^^^

I am a firm believer in the CrossBreed IWB holster. It spreads the weight out and is very comfortable.

 

[Fordtough25]

OWB, I like the Texas Strong Side by Kirkpatrick Leather: Texas Strong Side TSS

IWB, this one from 7.62 Precision: Deep Concealment Low-Profile Tuckable IWB Holster « Front Line Holsters

Same here, love the Kirpatrick holster. Carries great, hides great, easy to draw from. For IWB I like crossbreed supertucks, another great holster system.

 

[jb1911]

Milt Sparks Versa Max II

 

[eSC]

Bianchi 130 Allusion holster.

Comes with IWB conversion clips as well... Synthetic molded inner liner surrounded by a leather exterior...reinforced and oversized thumbreak tab.

Ive had holster that cost 3 times as much and didnt carry as well.

God bless
-Shred

I do happen to like thumbbreaks that most Bianchis have as I can often find myself at a family function with kids.

I also dig that it is convertible. Definitely gonna check that out- Thanks!

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[eSC]

Anyone have the Tactipac Fusion?

This one intrigues me because of the high back plate (keeping the weapon off the skin) and the strap so that you are not tied to a belt.

Not that I'm sold on it- would really like to get some feedback from owners if anyone has one.

Not a lot on YT yet.

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[427TriPowered]

i use a simple galco inside the waistband like this...