New IWB HBE Holster: Com 3...

Stephen A. Camp · March 15th, 2007, 12:52 AM

Hello. HBE Leatherworks is a custom holster shop in which the ower, proprietor, maker, clerk, and custodian are one fellow: Eric Larsen. Mr. Larsen's line of holsters are both expanding and evolving into what I think are really high-quality equipment for folks needing a holster that can be counted upon.

Shown are the Com 3 IWB holster for the "forty-five automatic" and my lightly-modified Springfield Armory Mil-Spec which served as "test gun" for the Com 3.

Cutting to the chase, I found the holster to not only be comfortable but designed such that concealment under a loose-fitting shirt was easy. The holster does not shift after hours of wear and I found it to allow for a proper grip on the pistol prior to a quick presentation. It fits the gun quite tightly at first, but with use it eventually holds the gun firmly enough that it will not launch itself during strenuous activity (read that "fight") or if the wearer is running, something I think most would agree is important. It distributes weight such that carrying the all-steel and fully-loaded 1911-based handgun was the proverbial "piece of cake."

As some might know, Mr. Larsen is coming back from particularly rough and repeated personal setbacks and tragedies. He advised me that he's working as quickly as he can w/o sacrificing quality to catch up on previously ordered goods. When asked about the expected wait time for a Com 3, he advised "3 to 6 months." Mr. Larsen also added that if the buyer is wanting the holster made of an exotic hide such as alligator, the price and the wait would be longer.

Based on my personal use of the holster, I think the product is well worth the wait.

For those interested in this or any other HBE holster, a much more detailed report as well as contact and HBE site location, pricing & options available to the buyer, here's the link:

http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/a...r_for_1911.htm

The holster as shown in this post is priced at $89.00, which includes delivery costs via USPS Priority Mail.

Whether you are a law enforcement officer or private citizen lawfully carrying concealed, I believe that this holster is worth a serious look.

Best.

Gunnutty · March 15th, 2007, 01:32 AM

I have some of Eric's holsters with more on the way. Very good quality. I'll echo Mr. Camp's statement: They are worth the wait.

srfl · March 15th, 2007, 02:05 AM

Eric is a true master leathersmith....as a fan of his, I own several of his holsters.

Ray Blodgett · March 15th, 2007, 11:17 AM

Looks like a MaxConV to me.
Both are very nice Holsters!

Eric Larsen · March 15th, 2007, 01:19 PM

Well guys thanks greatly for the compliments! I appreciate it...alot.

The version of the 1911 Com 3 that Mr. Camp got was actually designed by me and a customer of mine. The general shape may remind you of Garys IWB's...but they are built differently. Its basically a 1911 Com 3 with a comfort tab at the bottom. Many makers use this on IWB's....Alessi, Del Fatti, Gary and others as well.

Here are a couple of the 1911 Com 3's that are available...including the one Mr. Camp got.

Anyway....thanks for all of the kind words and a most sincere thanks to Mr. Camp for a great write up.

Shoot well and god bless

srfl · March 15th, 2007, 01:49 PM

....Eric.....if any of those are for a Commander slide/barrel, I'll buy it.

Eric Larsen · March 15th, 2007, 02:27 PM

Actually, they are all for customers. I just happened to have them done within a short time from each other and thought they would make a good pic. If you want one for a commander...just call me.
Did you get your HK Stuff yet?????????/

Shoot well and god bless

srfl · March 15th, 2007, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Larsen

Did you get your HK Stuff yet?????????/

Shoot well and god bless

Oh yes sir I did!!!

http://www.combatcarry.com/vbulletin...623#post318623

March 15th, 2007, 12:52 AM	#1
Stephen A. Camp Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 460	New IWB HBE Holster: Com 3... Hello. HBE Leatherworks is a custom holster shop in which the ower, proprietor, maker, clerk, and custodian are one fellow: Eric Larsen. Mr. Larsen's line of holsters are both expanding and evolving into what I think are really high-quality equipment for folks needing a holster that can be counted upon. Shown are the Com 3 IWB holster for the "forty-five automatic" and my lightly-modified Springfield Armory Mil-Spec which served as "test gun" for the Com 3. Cutting to the chase, I found the holster to not only be comfortable but designed such that concealment under a loose-fitting shirt was easy. The holster does not shift after hours of wear and I found it to allow for a proper grip on the pistol prior to a quick presentation. It fits the gun quite tightly at first, but with use it eventually holds the gun firmly enough that it will not launch itself during strenuous activity (read that "fight") or if the wearer is running, something I think most would agree is important. It distributes weight such that carrying the all-steel and fully-loaded 1911-based handgun was the proverbial "piece of cake." As some might know, Mr. Larsen is coming back from particularly rough and repeated personal setbacks and tragedies. He advised me that he's working as quickly as he can w/o sacrificing quality to catch up on previously ordered goods. When asked about the expected wait time for a Com 3, he advised "3 to 6 months." Mr. Larsen also added that if the buyer is wanting the holster made of an exotic hide such as alligator, the price and the wait would be longer. Based on my personal use of the holster, I think the product is well worth the wait. For those interested in this or any other HBE holster, a much more detailed report as well as contact and HBE site location, pricing & options available to the buyer, here's the link: http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/a...r_for_1911.htm The holster as shown in this post is priced at $89.00, which includes delivery costs via USPS Priority Mail. Whether you are a law enforcement officer or private citizen lawfully carrying concealed, I believe that this holster is worth a serious look. Best. __________________ Drop by www.hipowersandhandguns.com and http://hipowers-handguns.blogspot.com/ Last edited by Stephen A. Camp; March 15th, 2007 at 01:04 AM..

March 15th, 2007, 01:32 AM	#2
Gunnutty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,177	I have some of Eric's holsters with more on the way. Very good quality. I'll echo Mr. Camp's statement: They are worth the wait. __________________ We will be much better off when we learn to deal with things as they really are, instead of how we wish them to be!

March 15th, 2007, 02:05 AM	#3
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,873	Eric is a true master leathersmith....as a fan of his, I own several of his holsters. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

March 15th, 2007, 11:17 AM	#4
Ray Blodgett Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Concord,nh Posts: 102	Looks like a MaxConV to me. Both are very nice Holsters! __________________ LIVE FREE OR DIE

March 15th, 2007, 01:19 PM	#5
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Well guys thanks greatly for the compliments! I appreciate it...alot. The version of the 1911 Com 3 that Mr. Camp got was actually designed by me and a customer of mine. The general shape may remind you of Garys IWB's...but they are built differently. Its basically a 1911 Com 3 with a comfort tab at the bottom. Many makers use this on IWB's....Alessi, Del Fatti, Gary and others as well. Here are a couple of the 1911 Com 3's that are available...including the one Mr. Camp got. Anyway....thanks for all of the kind words and a most sincere thanks to Mr. Camp for a great write up. Shoot well and god bless __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

March 15th, 2007, 01:49 PM	#6
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,873	....Eric.....if any of those are for a Commander slide/barrel, I'll buy it. __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

March 15th, 2007, 02:27 PM	#7
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Actually, they are all for customers. I just happened to have them done within a short time from each other and thought they would make a good pic. If you want one for a commander...just call me. Did you get your HK Stuff yet?????????/ Shoot well and god bless __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

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