sniper58

I want to carry my full-sized Gov't 1911. I can't seem to find the right holster. I want a forward cant, high on belt, thumb break (right hand) THIN PROFILE. Any suggestions? Bianchi has a new Vector Series (that I can't find anywhere but in a magazine ad). Safariland has one that caught my eye. Before I buy anything, I'd like your suggestions. Thanks...

http://www.safariland.com/product.aspx?pid=328

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AUTOMAG

This is probably not what you are looking for but this is my Beltster from Bandera Gun Leather. www.banderagunleather.com

dunndw

Check out Galco
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG3.asp...=966&GunID=173
http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG3.asp...=463&GunID=173

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ELCruisr

You'll find several here.

http://www.andrewsleather.com/

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sniper58

Thanks! The Galco's look great! Andrews lines look good, but the Galco was more what I was looking for. I'll try to find Galco locally, web order if I must. The Beltster looks good for a quick rig. I've got a JIT that works OK, but it's not a full rig.

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pogo2

Kramer makes a "belt scabbard" model in horsehide or cowhide that works very well with a 1911:

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goawayfarm

I know you said 'thumb-break', but unless you are required to have one...You may want to consider a holster without one.

I started out with thumb-breaks like Bianchi & Safariland. I then got a Galco without one & now I will never go back to it. If you are worried about retention, a good quality holster will do the job without needing a break on it. Some have tension adjustments on them as well.

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myusername

www.tuckergunleather.com makes great holsters and all of theirs are available for the 1911

In the thumbnail pics there aren't thumbreaks but they are an option.

sniper58

The Kramer looks very nice! I don't have to have a thumb break, but that's what I trained on and that's what I carried on and off duty for years. Now, more decisions.....

I am going to try to find a local retailer that sells Galco or Safariland and see what fits (of course, I could use my gift certificate for a belt....). I may wind up going through the web. I looked at our sponsors and didn't see anything that looked like the Galco. If I go Galco, I'll probably go with the one with the open bottom (I can see a Commander-sized or Officer's-sized 1911 in my future).

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dunndw

If you end up having to order from Galco...check out Midway USA before hand. I ordered a Galco "Concealable" OWB rig to use for my 5 in Springfield in IDPA. Galco had them listed at 94.00 and change...Midway has them for 75.96.

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