HBE Goodness, Colt Mustang and Commander

JD · August 7th, 2008, 07:53 PM

I got my new IWB rig for my Colt Mustang(s) in today, I must say I'm overly thrilled with this transaction. Not many holster makers list the Mustang as an available option, and those did either didn't suit my liking for one reason or another, or didn't offer an IWB rig with offset loops. I contacted Eric Larsen on July 14th IIRC and asked about the possibility of getting a rig made up the way I wanted it, he replied to my e-mail promptly and told me that he had a mold inbound, quoted me an excellent price and that was it, I gave him the details I wanted over the phone a couple of days later and it was all good. We traded calls/emails over the course of the deal, and I was never left feeling like I wasn't going to get a call or an email back.

Not a bad turn around time from initial contact to delivery date for a gun that's not even listed on his website.

Without further chatter, here's the pics.

H.B.E. COM III IWB Black w/ black shark, 1.5" loops.

I am greatly pleased with this holster, I can't wait to start carrying this set up, I've been putting off ordering a holster for this gun for a long time, I've been making due with a Don Hume clip on and a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster for too long.

I got the following holster from AZ Husker, it's for a Commander sized 1911, but it's working well for my Hi Power from On Target Custom and it's been filling the role nicely, it's just a hair too short for the HP, but I don't mind.

H.B.E. Pancake black w/ black shark.

Needless to say, H.B.E. is now on my short list of who to place an order with.

Sportsterguy · August 7th, 2008, 08:08 PM

Great looking rig JD!!! Love them Mustangs and after seeing yours one is going on my "must have" list. Cheers to Eric for another fantastic holster and great customer service.

JD · August 7th, 2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sportsterguy

Great looking rig JD!!! Love them Mustangs and after seeing yours one is going on my "must have" list. Cheers to Eric for another fantastic holster and great customer service.

Just you wait till I get my Gov't .380 off lay-a-way.

rmarkob · August 7th, 2008, 08:11 PM

Very nice JD. Is the Mustang holster the COM3 model (inspired by the Milt Sparks VM2)? The HBE website is a little confusing...

JD · August 7th, 2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rmarkob

Very nice JD. Is the Mustang holster the COM3 model (inspired by the Milt Sparks VM2)? The HBE website is a little confusing...

Yes, I could have sworn I put that in there.

The Mustang rig is a Com III, the Belt Holster is a pancake, both in black, 1.5" loops, with black shark trim.

rmarkob · August 7th, 2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JD

Yes, I could have sworn I put that in there.

It IS in there, right above the pics. Either I missed it the first time or you mods can edit without leaving a trace!

JD · August 7th, 2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rmarkob

It IS in there, right above the pics. Either I missed it the first time or you mods can edit without leaving a trace!

I went back and edited it, I put the info in with the pics in the gallery, but not in the post.

rodc13 · August 8th, 2008, 12:57 AM

Excellent taste in handguns and holsters, JD!

The Com III is a great design and Eric's execution is flawless.

I gotta get a Mustang! (Sigh . . . does it never end . . . )

NCHornet · August 8th, 2008, 07:48 AM

Very nice I have always been fond of the Mustang's as well. Won't say I like it over my P232, but I sure would like to own one. Wish I would have picked one up when they were reasonable!! I can't believe what they are selling for now.

NCH

Eric Larsen · August 9th, 2008, 12:16 AM

Well thanks for the great thread guys! I appreciate it very much. Ive loved the mustangs since my dad had one when they came out...very cool little gun.
Id love one with an extended safety...just make it like a new STI only smaller! :D

Anyway......Thanks again, Im glad you like it. It was fun to make......God bless

August 7th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#1
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,646	HBE Goodness, Colt Mustang and Commander I got my new IWB rig for my Colt Mustang(s) in today, I must say I'm overly thrilled with this transaction. Not many holster makers list the Mustang as an available option, and those did either didn't suit my liking for one reason or another, or didn't offer an IWB rig with offset loops. I contacted Eric Larsen on July 14th IIRC and asked about the possibility of getting a rig made up the way I wanted it, he replied to my e-mail promptly and told me that he had a mold inbound, quoted me an excellent price and that was it, I gave him the details I wanted over the phone a couple of days later and it was all good. We traded calls/emails over the course of the deal, and I was never left feeling like I wasn't going to get a call or an email back. Not a bad turn around time from initial contact to delivery date for a gun that's not even listed on his website. Without further chatter, here's the pics. H.B.E. COM III IWB Black w/ black shark, 1.5" loops. I am greatly pleased with this holster, I can't wait to start carrying this set up, I've been putting off ordering a holster for this gun for a long time, I've been making due with a Don Hume clip on and a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster for too long. I got the following holster from AZ Husker, it's for a Commander sized 1911, but it's working well for my Hi Power from On Target Custom and it's been filling the role nicely, it's just a hair too short for the HP, but I don't mind. H.B.E. Pancake black w/ black shark. Needless to say, H.B.E. is now on my short list of who to place an order with. __________________ Some Things Need to be Addressed... Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies

August 7th, 2008, 08:08 PM	#2
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 980	Great looking rig JD!!! Love them Mustangs and after seeing yours one is going on my "must have" list. Cheers to Eric for another fantastic holster and great customer service. __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away!

August 7th, 2008, 08:11 PM	#4
rmarkob Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 502	Very nice JD. Is the Mustang holster the COM3 model (inspired by the Milt Sparks VM2)? The HBE website is a little confusing... __________________ Clinging to guns and God in PA...

August 8th, 2008, 12:57 AM	#8
rodc13 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 2,701	Excellent taste in handguns and holsters, JD! The Com III is a great design and Eric's execution is flawless. I gotta get a Mustang! (Sigh . . . does it never end . . . ) __________________ Cheers, Rod "We're paratroopers. We're supposed to be surrounded!" Dick Winters

August 8th, 2008, 07:48 AM	#9
NCHornet Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mt Airy, NC Posts: 1,846	Very nice I have always been fond of the Mustang's as well. Won't say I like it over my P232, but I sure would like to own one. Wish I would have picked one up when they were reasonable!! I can't believe what they are selling for now. NCH __________________ When Seconds Count, The Cops Are Just Minutes Away!! Carry On! NCHornet

August 9th, 2008, 12:16 AM	#10
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Well thanks for the great thread guys! I appreciate it very much. Ive loved the mustangs since my dad had one when they came out...very cool little gun. Id love one with an extended safety...just make it like a new STI only smaller! :D Anyway......Thanks again, Im glad you like it. It was fun to make......God bless __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

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