Frustrated with lack of 1911 pocket holsters.

InspectorGadget · July 3rd, 2008, 11:30 AM

I have been looking for a decent way to carry a 3in 1911 in my front right pocket. I have tried different things and with 1911 the holster ends up being so much thicker that gives it away anyway. I have carried in the pocket but the cloth of the pocket is usually thin even in jeans. So I went to Wally World into the crafts section and started thinking. DANGER DANGER WILL ROBINSON, SAILOR HAVING IDEAS, EXTREME DANGER WILL ROBINSON!

1. Do you remember those denim patches you iron on holes in jeans, about 4 x 5in, buy a bunch of those.

2. Turn the pants inside out, keep track which pocket is the right pocket it can get confusing when the pants are inside out.

At this point you see both sides of the cloth pocket flopping around outside of the pants. The pants material, the outside of the pocket against the pants material, and the inside of the pocket against your thigh.

3. Iron the pocket until it is flat and hot.

4. Iron the patches onto the pocket material. This may require trimming, but the main concern is that the patch covers where you gun sits in the pocket.

5. Repeat step 4 on the other side of the pocket.

6. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes.

At this point the pocket is about the consistency of thin leather. Try the pants on and put your gun in your pocket. The pocket opens up as you insert your gun, and falls flat as you remove it. You can add more layers to the side of the pocket against you pants if you are still printing.

If your gun is so small that it is flopping around (not a problem with a 1911) turn the pants inside out with the gun still in the pocket. Lay the pants flat with the gun pocket up. Break out some thread and a needle. (The outside part of the pocket needs to stay flat against the table to block printing.) Mold the inside part of the pocket (The part against your thigh)around the barrel and trigger and sew it a little loose so the gun can slide in place and back out. (If you make the cloth too tight against the gun it will cause problems drawing and holstering.)

Since the holster is the pocket there are no issues with having to push the holster down as you draw. Also the muscle memory for holstering and drawing in that pocket were set by the time you were 10. Since the pocket material is now fairly rigid the cloth will not bunch up around the gun, if for some reason it still does just add more patches. As soon as the gun is in the top of the pocket it is in the holster instead of having to align the gun with a holster inside the pocket. The patches are made to go through the wash after ironing them on so washing is the same as usual.

southbound · July 3rd, 2008, 11:37 AM

That's a great idea!!!!

How bout some pic's???

InspectorGadget · July 3rd, 2008, 11:45 AM

I have the pictures but apparently they are too big, I will post as soon as I figure this one out.

InspectorGadget · July 3rd, 2008, 12:47 PM

Thanks for the help Southbound, here are the pictures I just took

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This is the 1911 in the pocket.

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Most people will never notice.

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here are some Jeans I patched.

southbound · July 3rd, 2008, 01:32 PM

Looks really good...

Keep it up.......

taggart · July 3rd, 2008, 01:44 PM

That IS a cool idea. I imagine it could be used with most any other type of handgun. I might have to try that!

David in FL · July 3rd, 2008, 02:04 PM

Nice job!

Gotta say though, 30 oz or so of 1911 in my pocket just doesn't sound comfortable to me.

FN1910 · July 3rd, 2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David in FL

Nice job!

Gotta say though, 30 oz or so of 1911 in my pocket just doesn't sound comfortable to me.

I wasn't going to bring that up but it appears tha some people have bigger pants pockets than I do. My P3AT is about as big as I want to go for a pocket gun.

cvhoss · July 3rd, 2008, 06:15 PM

Not to take away from your ingenuity, but did you look at the DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster? I have several of these for different firearms and they work great. It is listed as available for the Kimber Ultra Carry and the Para P10 (both 3" 1911 style guns).

Hoss

dukalmighty · July 3rd, 2008, 06:27 PM

I think its a great idea to stiffen up the pockets even if you use a pocket holster,but I gotta agree a metal frame 1911 is a lotta weight in a pocket

July 3rd, 2008, 11:30 AM	#1
InspectorGadget Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 494	Frustrated with lack of 1911 pocket holsters. I have been looking for a decent way to carry a 3in 1911 in my front right pocket. I have tried different things and with 1911 the holster ends up being so much thicker that gives it away anyway. I have carried in the pocket but the cloth of the pocket is usually thin even in jeans. So I went to Wally World into the crafts section and started thinking. DANGER DANGER WILL ROBINSON, SAILOR HAVING IDEAS, EXTREME DANGER WILL ROBINSON! 1. Do you remember those denim patches you iron on holes in jeans, about 4 x 5in, buy a bunch of those. 2. Turn the pants inside out, keep track which pocket is the right pocket it can get confusing when the pants are inside out. At this point you see both sides of the cloth pocket flopping around outside of the pants. The pants material, the outside of the pocket against the pants material, and the inside of the pocket against your thigh. 3. Iron the pocket until it is flat and hot. 4. Iron the patches onto the pocket material. This may require trimming, but the main concern is that the patch covers where you gun sits in the pocket. 5. Repeat step 4 on the other side of the pocket. 6. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes. At this point the pocket is about the consistency of thin leather. Try the pants on and put your gun in your pocket. The pocket opens up as you insert your gun, and falls flat as you remove it. You can add more layers to the side of the pocket against you pants if you are still printing. If your gun is so small that it is flopping around (not a problem with a 1911) turn the pants inside out with the gun still in the pocket. Lay the pants flat with the gun pocket up. Break out some thread and a needle. (The outside part of the pocket needs to stay flat against the table to block printing.) Mold the inside part of the pocket (The part against your thigh)around the barrel and trigger and sew it a little loose so the gun can slide in place and back out. (If you make the cloth too tight against the gun it will cause problems drawing and holstering.) Since the holster is the pocket there are no issues with having to push the holster down as you draw. Also the muscle memory for holstering and drawing in that pocket were set by the time you were 10. Since the pocket material is now fairly rigid the cloth will not bunch up around the gun, if for some reason it still does just add more patches. As soon as the gun is in the top of the pocket it is in the holster instead of having to align the gun with a holster inside the pocket. The patches are made to go through the wash after ironing them on so washing is the same as usual. __________________ Colt 1911 New Agent, CTLaser You do not work for them, they work for you. Senators http://senate.gov/general/contact_in...nators_cfm.cfm Congressmen http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW_by_State.shtml

July 3rd, 2008, 11:45 AM	#3
InspectorGadget Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 494	I have the pictures but apparently they are too big, I will post as soon as I figure this one out. __________________ Colt 1911 New Agent, CTLaser You do not work for them, they work for you. Senators http://senate.gov/general/contact_in...nators_cfm.cfm Congressmen http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW_by_State.shtml

July 3rd, 2008, 12:47 PM	#4
InspectorGadget Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PENSACOLA, FL Posts: 494	Thanks for the help Southbound, here are the pictures I just took 100_0308.JPG 100_0309.JPG 100_0310.JPG This is the 1911 in the pocket. 100_0311.JPG Most people will never notice. 100_0312.JPG here are some Jeans I patched. __________________ Colt 1911 New Agent, CTLaser You do not work for them, they work for you. Senators http://senate.gov/general/contact_in...nators_cfm.cfm Congressmen http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW_by_State.shtml

July 3rd, 2008, 01:44 PM	#6
taggart Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Isle of Lucy Posts: 197	That IS a cool idea. I imagine it could be used with most any other type of handgun. I might have to try that! __________________ Taggart Snyder Man about town...

July 3rd, 2008, 06:15 PM	#9
cvhoss Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,762	Not to take away from your ingenuity, but did you look at the DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster? I have several of these for different firearms and they work great. It is listed as available for the Kimber Ultra Carry and the Para P10 (both 3" 1911 style guns). Hoss __________________ I ain't as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I always was Sig 239 SAS 40 S&W / Sig 239 9mm / Kahr PM-9 / Walther PPS .40 / Sig P-245 / Ruger LCP Beretta Tomcat / Walther PPK / BDA 380 / Taurus 85 / Kel-Tec PF-9 / Am. Derringer 357 NRA Life Member My Web Site

July 3rd, 2008, 11:37 AM	#2
southbound Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: tn Posts: 239	That's a great idea!!!! How bout some pic's???

July 3rd, 2008, 01:32 PM	#5
southbound Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: tn Posts: 239	Looks really good... Keep it up.......

July 3rd, 2008, 02:04 PM	#7
David in FL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,325	Nice job! Gotta say though, 30 oz or so of 1911 in my pocket just doesn't sound comfortable to me.

July 3rd, 2008, 06:27 PM	#10
dukalmighty VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: texas Posts: 6,301	I think its a great idea to stiffen up the pockets even if you use a pocket holster,but I gotta agree a metal frame 1911 is a lotta weight in a pocket __________________ I like Poetry,Long Walks On The Beach,And Poking Dead Things With A Stick

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