3" 1911 IWB with a Thumb Break

Hivoltage · March 16th, 2007, 01:53 PM

Its for my Kimber Ultra. I asked a holster question for this gun a week ago, but I have decided I want a thumb break. Suggestions for something that does not have a 6 week backlog would be great!!!

Or what is your opinion of a thumb break?

Eric Larsen · March 16th, 2007, 02:23 PM

Well...IMO, most....95% of all CCW permit holders who think they need a break really dont. A holster from a better maker will have enough retention to keep it where its supposed to be. I find that if your on horse back/hiking/4 wheelers...then a break may be necessary..but thats about all.

6 Weeks is pretty damn fast if youre having it made for you. Im out as far as 3-6 months......

If thats what you want and have to wait 6 weeks...you could be alot worse off.

Shoot well and god bless

twigs · March 16th, 2007, 10:41 PM

The Andrews McDaniel 2 mentioned on your other thread has an optional thumbbreak as well as an optional body shield.

retsupt99 · March 16th, 2007, 11:33 PM

See Fist, Inc...at 'Holster Sources' above...

Only a 3-5 week wait...good quality...reasonable cost...large selection/types...guarenteed or return it...

I have 2 doz+ of various Fist holsters...PM me for a phone number if you want to discuss them...

ret

QKShooter · March 17th, 2007, 04:08 AM

Buy a top quality holster and forget the doggone thumb break unless you feel that there is some important specific reason why it's absolutely necessary for you to add an additional step in getting your firearm clear of your holster and onto your intended target ASAP.

Just my opinion that a thumb break is most useful on a "generic fit" cheap holster and never necessary for the typical citizen with a high quality daily carry rig.
I personally would never buy a self-defense holster with a thumb break for my EDC firearm.

cockedlocked01 · March 17th, 2007, 04:42 AM

UBG holsters posts a less than 6 week wait. I don't know if he can or will do a thumb strap, but you can ask him.

glock21guy · March 17th, 2007, 02:25 PM

As it was put to me, if you are in situations that you may be subject to your gun being grabbed. Then a thumb break is a good thing. If you are concealing your gun you should not need one.

torrejon224 · March 17th, 2007, 04:08 PM

The only thum break holsters I will ever use are made by Lou Alessi. They feature a snap which encloses the top of the weapon and all you have to do is draw the weapon to break the snap, whereas other thumbbreak rigs require you to break the snap with your finger which to me could get you killed if you forget to do it. Unfortunately, I don't think Lou makes that type of holster anymore.

March 16th, 2007, 01:53 PM	#1
Hivoltage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newark, Ohio USA Posts: 736	3" 1911 IWB with a Thumb Break Its for my Kimber Ultra. I asked a holster question for this gun a week ago, but I have decided I want a thumb break. Suggestions for something that does not have a 6 week backlog would be great!!! Or what is your opinion of a thumb break? __________________ Nothing Wrong With Shooting as Long as the Right People Get Shot. Clint Eastwood, Magnum Force, 1973

March 16th, 2007, 02:23 PM	#2
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Well...IMO, most....95% of all CCW permit holders who think they need a break really dont. A holster from a better maker will have enough retention to keep it where its supposed to be. I find that if your on horse back/hiking/4 wheelers...then a break may be necessary..but thats about all. 6 Weeks is pretty damn fast if youre having it made for you. Im out as far as 3-6 months...... If thats what you want and have to wait 6 weeks...you could be alot worse off. Shoot well and god bless __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

March 16th, 2007, 10:41 PM	#3
twigs Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 15	The Andrews McDaniel 2 mentioned on your other thread has an optional thumbbreak as well as an optional body shield. __________________ The fact that you're paranoid doesn't mean that they aren't out to get you.

March 16th, 2007, 11:33 PM	#4
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,804	I Repeat This Often... See Fist, Inc...at 'Holster Sources' above... Only a 3-5 week wait...good quality...reasonable cost...large selection/types...guarenteed or return it... I have 2 doz+ of various Fist holsters...PM me for a phone number if you want to discuss them... ret __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

March 17th, 2007, 04:08 AM	#5
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,495	Buy a top quality holster and forget the doggone thumb break unless you feel that there is some important specific reason why it's absolutely necessary for you to add an additional step in getting your firearm clear of your holster and onto your intended target ASAP. Just my opinion that a thumb break is most useful on a "generic fit" cheap holster and never necessary for the typical citizen with a high quality daily carry rig. I personally would never buy a self-defense holster with a thumb break for my EDC firearm. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

March 17th, 2007, 04:42 AM	#6
cockedlocked01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S. California Posts: 966	UBG holsters posts a less than 6 week wait. I don't know if he can or will do a thumb strap, but you can ask him. __________________ "Use human means as though divine ones didn't exist, and divine means as though there were no human ones." Baltasar Gracian Integrated Close Combat NRA Member Glock 19, Kahr P45, Kel-Tec P-32, S&W 442, & Dan Wesson 14-2

March 17th, 2007, 02:25 PM	#7
glock21guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 523	As it was put to me, if you are in situations that you may be subject to your gun being grabbed. Then a thumb break is a good thing. If you are concealing your gun you should not need one. __________________ Aaron If you don't protect your self, who will?

March 17th, 2007, 04:08 PM	#8
torrejon224 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 678	The only thum break holsters I will ever use are made by Lou Alessi. They feature a snap which encloses the top of the weapon and all you have to do is draw the weapon to break the snap, whereas other thumbbreak rigs require you to break the snap with your finger which to me could get you killed if you forget to do it. Unfortunately, I don't think Lou makes that type of holster anymore.

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