JCook5003

After much debate and back and forth I have finally decided on a Lightweight Commander for a CCW, it's now on layaway.......

But now I need to choose a belt and holster.......

As of right now I am looking at a 5 stitch Wilderness belt and an UBG IWB Canute or Striker 1 Holster........

Question is, what other IWB holsters do you guys like for commander 1911 carry and should I look into leather belts or the plastic lined wilderness? I like the idea of the wilderness because I can adjust it to exactly where I need it instead of a little to tight or loose.....

Anyway thanks in advance guys.

OPFOR

Well, the fact is that holster (and, to a lesser extent, belt) opinions are just as varied as firearms opinions. And, unfortunately, there is no real way of knowing if you'll like a particular set up until you wear it around for a while - hence the "holster drawer" that many of us have...

That being said, both the belt and holster maker that you have mentioned come highly recommended by very knowledgeable folks, so it seems like you're off to a good start!

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dgg9

The holster drawer is inevitable, but you can minimize the damage by:

1. Picking quality but not uber-pricey holsters.
2. Picking something popular hence resellable.
3. Patiently scouring eBay and the gun boards for used holsters and belts.

rathos

as far as belts go, I tried a few and ended up with one from the belt man. It looks ultra nice and works very well. Its about $90 to get one with all the features, but you can wear it anytime, as it looks nice with suits but its not to dressy for jeans. Check him out http://www.thebeltman.net/elephant.htm

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sass20485

Wilderness belt is a very good belt, but has a rather tactical look to it. It is not something that one would wear with dress slacks. It will support your gun and, as you mention, can adjust to exactly where you want to. Belt man makes a fine belt, have several of his bull hide belts.

UBG is a good holster, I have several. Also use the M Tac by Comp Tac on a near daily basis. Have it on right now. Very comfortable.

You can have a Wilderness belt and an M Tac at your door in less than 1 week.

Custom leather will take much longer. It is all a personal choice as far as what suits you.

rathos

I just got one of these holsters tonight, its from TT Gunleather. Tim does extremely good work and it is very inexpensive. I got one for my 5" 1911 tonight and I am ordering one for my sig 226 tonight as well. Check it out

http://www.ttgunleather.com/catalog/c1_p2.html

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JCook5003

Well I had some concerns about the wilderness belt, how many of you just use a 5 stitch belt or how many use the 5 stitch with polymer insert? I figure if I am to lug around a commander 1911 all the time, I need a really good belt, also how does this belt do with hooks? Or should I look into the leather snap loops for my holsters?

rocky

I found for IWB I like a sweat shield between me and the hammer& beavertail of my SA Champ.

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DirtDawg

FWIW

For OWB I ordered Nate's Regulator.

IWB-MS VMII or MTAC or if you can find it-MaxCon V.

The 5-stitch Wilderness is too soft for my big waist and needs a poly insert. The Rafter S is my best belt but getting one-DAMN.

Beltman is excellent, timely, affordable and stylish-not as sturdy as my Rafters, but way less aggravation.

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ozshadow

If you want just a leather belt, I suggest Rafter S. Also, I suggest only ordering if they have one in your size in stock that can ship immediately.

I love my black cowhide one. Nicest looking of any I have seen. It was under $60 shipped I believe.