1911 leather holster ideas

[LCSOSgt11]

Wilson Combat "Tactical Assault" holster,

Maxpedition "Liger" belts.

Another choice of holster would be a Milt Sparks 5BN (if you can find them) or something on that order.

The fun is in the shopping.

 

[wagyu52]

If you know what you want, the best place I have found to buy holsters has been on EBay. There is some really good deals on high end holsters that you would wait months for otherwise. As long as its in good condition no reason to not get a holster already broke in

 

[JetGirl]

Milt Sparks Holsters

Hey, some day when you have time, can you let me take a look at that VM2?

 

[jgreiner]

SEXY!!! I would like to get something like this for my S&W model 66 stainless. Love the old wheel guns and I want to carry it but cant find just the right holster.

They actually have some nice wheel gun holsters too. I would check them out. And I believe you can dress up any holster model they offer...with exotic hides if you wish....

 

[Stevenson]

I'm liking those Adams holsters...how long did it take to get it from placing your order to receiving it? I hear some places 6 months to a year wait.

I ordered mine 1 week ago. I got an email saying he would start his next "batch" 2/1 and I would have both by the end of Feb. So, just over a month is great for custom handmade leather.

 

[wtfd661]

Hey, some day when you have time, can you let me take a look at that VM2?

Yep sure will, sometime next week I will see when you are working at Tomlinson's and run it up.

 

[luke213]

I ordered mine 1 week ago. I got an email saying he would start his next "batch" 2/1 and I would have both by the end of Feb. So, just over a month is great for custom handmade leather.

Hey Doug I just happened upon your post when I was looking up discussion of my holsters and hit your post. I wanted to just give you a note there are two holster makers with Adams in the name. Adams Holsters(which is me, Luke Adams), and Adams Leatherworks(Eric I believe is the owner/leatherworker, he goes by particle on most forums). Either way I read your note that lead times were a month and thought you had ordered with me went looking through my orders to find your name to clear up that my lead is longer than a month and realized that you meant Adams Leatherworks rather than Adams Holsters. Either way just wanted to make sure that Eric is getting credit etc and that we're not mixed up We do get mixed up from time to time on forums and even once I had a dummy gun from Ring's in Florida ship to me that should have gone to him etc. So not a problem, but I thought you'd want to know so guys get the right site and don't get confused

Take care and enjoy your new rig when you get it, he makes great gear!

Luke Adams
luke@adamsholsters.com

 

[kyotekilr]

North Star leather makes a nice IWB. It is a lot like the crossbreed but has lined kydex.

 

[Caleb]

Here's my kimber...

All steel, so it's heavy. I got a heavy duty gun reinforced gun belt, but the cheap nylon IWB holster I got cause my kimber to dig into my side...painful, gotta get a better gun holster.

 

[JetGirl]

Here's my kimber...

I got a heavy duty gun reinforced gun belt, but the cheap nylon IWB holster

I agree you need leather.
I've never understood why people will shell out several hundred dollars for a fine gun...and then put it in a twenty dollar holster.

 

[jb1911]

If you know what you want, the best place I have found to buy holsters has been on EBay. There is some really good deals on high end holsters that you would wait months for otherwise. As long as its in good condition no reason to not get a holster already broke in

I agree. I got this barely used Versa Max II for what they charge on the MS website with no waiting. I love this thing.

 

[JetGirl]

I agree. I got this barely used Versa Max II for what they charge on the MS website with no waiting. I love this thing.

wtfd661 let me try his for awhile... The sweat guard at the top is angled kinda funny or something, because it digs. (Just the top corner of it)
I think it would either be better if it was a bigger "guard" piece (backing more of the gun), or not there at all.
I will say it's excellently crafted, though!

 

[Hookeye]

I've run my Colt Commander in a Galco Concealable for yrs.

 

[Caleb]

Is there any place in greenwood or Indy that carries a big selection of holsters?

 

[Fordtough25]

Yea nylon holsters are no good for heavy guns! I've been eyeing this thread as well, looking for a good leather OWB for my Govt models. I have several 1911 holsters and they all work well for OC but I would like one that cants a bit and can be somewhat concealed with a light jacket or sweatshirt. My lgs has several, just have to find time to go look. I've been browsing the web, that Kirpatrick website has some nice options.

 

[JetGirl]

that Kirpatrick website has some nice options.

For the type of carry you're talking about, I really like Kirkpatrick's "Texas Strong Side".
Concealable belt leather holster and accesories - Texas Strong Side TSS

 

[jb1911]

wtfd661 let me try his for awhile... The sweat guard at the top is angled kinda funny or something, because it digs. (Just the top corner of it)
I think it would either be better if it was a bigger "guard" piece (backing more of the gun), or not there at all.
I will say it's excellently crafted, though!

I noticed that mine was kind of sticking out then I realized it was because of my extended slide release. I put the original back on and it's all good. I think the size of the sweat guard it exactly right. I don't like holsters that don't have one and some I've seen aren't even shaped like the pistol.

 

[james.bryant88]

I always have my holster custom made that way I get the exact fit i want

 

[Hoosier8]

I picked up an IWB Caldwell Gunleather holster off of Ebay (where she sells them), for $50.00. There is one there now. I have been carrying my Kimber CDP Pro it in for a couple of years. Works fine for me.

1911 IWB Holster, Mo. Slick, Caldwell Gunleather | eBay

Or you can call 417-855-0186 after 5 weekdays.

 

[Fordtough25]

For the type of carry you're talking about, I really like Kirkpatrick's "Texas Strong Side".
Concealable belt leather holster and accesories - Texas Strong Side TSS

Thanks, I bookmarked that page. Good lookin holster, and it looks like what I want exactly. I don't mind OCing with the holsters I have but sometimes it's nice to be able to cover it up. Sad as it is covering up a 1911.