HBE pancake holster?

Bowie · March 24th, 2008, 08:00 PM

Any opinions or comments from folks who have one? I am thinking about ordering one for my fullsize 1911. I see on the HBE site Eric offers high, medium, and low ride, what ride height and cant do you guys usually go for or recommend. The cant on my Milt Sparks VMII is pretty good, anyone know what the degree is? This holster would be for strictly concealed use.
Thanks for any info

AZ Husker · March 24th, 2008, 08:38 PM

Here's one I believe is a medium ride. The cant is a little more extreme than my 15 degree Tucker I can compare it to. The workmanship is tremendous. The sharkskin trim holds the mouth open and eliminates the need for additional bands.

torrejon224 · March 24th, 2008, 09:57 PM

Eric makes an awesome product. He had some bad luck in the past but was very open with it and I'm glad to see he is back on his feet. I have several of his holsters and mag pouches and they are all top of the line!

Sportsterguy · March 24th, 2008, 10:37 PM

Had one that was a medium ride for a CZ-75. Sold it with the gun. Not big on OWB's for CC except for cold wx but the holster rode tight. Your holster will last for many years. HBE (Eric) makes an outstanding product and I'm glad he's doing better.

Bowie · March 24th, 2008, 11:22 PM

Nice to hear good things so far about the holsters. And AZHusker, that really is a great rig you got!

dgg9 · March 25th, 2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowie

Any opinions or comments from folks who have one? I am thinking about ordering one for my fullsize 1911. I see on the HBE site Eric offers high, medium, and low ride, what ride height and cant do you guys usually go for or recommend.

I have a Classic Pancake for my G17. Medium ride seems fine. You'll regret a high ride holster for a full size gun -- high ride is meant for smaller guns.

On Eric's advice I went with a 18 degree cant; he touts a lot of cant for a full size gun. I have to say I like it that way for a G17.

Craiger · March 25th, 2008, 10:50 AM

I would just give him a call, Eric is a great guy and easy to talk with tell him what you are looking for and he will make it happen and you will be very happy with his work, IMO Eric puts the word custom back into custom leather holsters.

Bowie · March 25th, 2008, 07:37 PM

Thanks to everyone for sharing your advice and experience. It definitely helped my decision. I called Eric today and ordered a holster. Very nice guy and he explained alot about the difference in the cants and heights. Hopefully the next 6-10 weeks goes by fast and I will be able to share some photos. Thanks again, and if you guys have anymore HBE photos to hold me over till mine gets here post away!

Sportsterguy · March 25th, 2008, 08:44 PM

Bowie, Here is my HBE COM III for my 5" Springer. This an older pic but it is a quality holster that will last a long time, just as your pancake will.

Bowie · March 25th, 2008, 11:32 PM

Very nice Sportsterguy! Thanks for the photo

March 24th, 2008, 08:00 PM	#1
Bowie Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 452	HBE pancake holster? Any opinions or comments from folks who have one? I am thinking about ordering one for my fullsize 1911. I see on the HBE site Eric offers high, medium, and low ride, what ride height and cant do you guys usually go for or recommend. The cant on my Milt Sparks VMII is pretty good, anyone know what the degree is? This holster would be for strictly concealed use. Thanks for any info __________________ H&K USPc, S&W 642, Wilson Combat 1911 CQB

March 24th, 2008, 08:38 PM	#2
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,576	Here's one I believe is a medium ride. The cant is a little more extreme than my 15 degree Tucker I can compare it to. The workmanship is tremendous. The sharkskin trim holds the mouth open and eliminates the need for additional bands. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

March 24th, 2008, 10:37 PM	#4
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 980	Had one that was a medium ride for a CZ-75. Sold it with the gun. Not big on OWB's for CC except for cold wx but the holster rode tight. Your holster will last for many years. HBE (Eric) makes an outstanding product and I'm glad he's doing better. __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away!

March 24th, 2008, 11:22 PM	#5
Bowie Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 452	Nice to hear good things so far about the holsters. And AZHusker, that really is a great rig you got! __________________ H&K USPc, S&W 642, Wilson Combat 1911 CQB

March 25th, 2008, 10:50 AM	#7
Craiger Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vermont USA Posts: 236	I would just give him a call, Eric is a great guy and easy to talk with tell him what you are looking for and he will make it happen and you will be very happy with his work, IMO Eric puts the word custom back into custom leather holsters. __________________ 1911PW USMC Precision Accuracy & Combat Toughness http://www.1911pw.com

March 24th, 2008, 09:57 PM	#3
torrejon224 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 678	Eric makes an awesome product. He had some bad luck in the past but was very open with it and I'm glad to see he is back on his feet. I have several of his holsters and mag pouches and they are all top of the line!

March 25th, 2008, 07:37 PM	#8
Bowie Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 452	Thanks to everyone for sharing your advice and experience. It definitely helped my decision. I called Eric today and ordered a holster. Very nice guy and he explained alot about the difference in the cants and heights. Hopefully the next 6-10 weeks goes by fast and I will be able to share some photos. Thanks again, and if you guys have anymore HBE photos to hold me over till mine gets here post away! __________________ H&K USPc, S&W 642, Wilson Combat 1911 CQB

March 25th, 2008, 08:44 PM	#9
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 980	Bowie, Here is my HBE COM III for my 5" Springer. This an older pic but it is a quality holster that will last a long time, just as your pancake will. __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away!

March 25th, 2008, 11:32 PM	#10
Bowie Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 452	Very nice Sportsterguy! Thanks for the photo __________________ H&K USPc, S&W 642, Wilson Combat 1911 CQB

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