IWB for 1911 for Guy w/ a Gut - Page 2

AZ Husker · August 24th, 2008, 07:57 PM

There's a reason for the long wait for the Sparks VM2. No wonder it's probably the most sought-after holster on the market!

rocky · August 24th, 2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Larsen

what you may want to find in your quest is a reinforced body shield, its two layers thick and large enough to cover the hammer/beavertail. Look around and you should be able to find one.....
Shoot well and god bless

Exactly right. I'm not big, but the beavertail on my 1911 was digging into me a lot. I bought a G&G with a sweat shield that fully covers the hammer/beavertail. It works great and keeps my side from getting all scratched/ gouged up.

T Bone · August 24th, 2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ Husker

There's a reason for the long wait for the Sparks VM2. No wonder it's probably the most sought-after holster on the market!

Bingo. I have four VM2's. They get used. Most often a full size 1911 (one of the four is for a Micro Compact). And I'm about 50 lbs. over weight.

If the nearly six month wait is an issue, try Lightning Arms Sports who might have one in stock. If not, you could always buy a Summer Special II from Brownell's to get you through the wait.

retsupt99 · August 25th, 2008, 12:24 AM

I'm heavy...I carry my Kimber Ultra daily...I use a Fist #1A with a body protector (extra leather shield...gun doesn't touch body)...I also wear an extra shirt between the gun and my skin.
Super comfortable...

rdoggsilva · August 25th, 2008, 03:47 AM

I am in the same boat, so thanks for all the advice.

sass20485 · August 25th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Take a look at UBG Holsters, the M tac by Comptac, and Andrews Mc Daniel II, having the slide shield will stopped you from getting poked.

sniper58 · August 25th, 2008, 11:32 PM

The McDaniel II w/ body shield is the closest I've seen to what I want. The crossbreed super tuck has an enlarged body shield. If I could get the McDaniel (or something like it) with the enlarged body shield, I'd go for it! Thanks for all the suggestions.

elgriton · September 13th, 2008, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Preacher Mick

I use a Bianchi #100 for IWB carry for my 1911 and for my Kahr P9. I first used a nylon IWB holster for the 1911 and the beaver tail killed me. The Bianchi has leather between the beaver tail and your skin. Protects very well. Size 14 fits the 1911; size 9 fits the P9.
Keep the beaver tail. I carry cocked & locked.

Can you adjust the cant on this holster to maybe 15 degrees?

Hotbrass · September 13th, 2008, 08:38 AM

Msvmii

Thumper · September 13th, 2008, 07:27 PM

I also use the VM-II with my Commander sized 1911 and I too have "dunlops" disease!

August 24th, 2008, 07:57 PM	#11
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	There's a reason for the long wait for the Sparks VM2. No wonder it's probably the most sought-after holster on the market! __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

August 25th, 2008, 12:24 AM	#14
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,822	I'm heavy...I carry my Kimber Ultra daily...I use a Fist #1A with a body protector (extra leather shield...gun doesn't touch body)...I also wear an extra shirt between the gun and my skin. Super comfortable... __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

August 25th, 2008, 03:47 AM	#15
rdoggsilva Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 591	I am in the same boat, so thanks for all the advice. __________________ John Steinbeck: Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he's too old to fight, he'll just kill you.

August 25th, 2008, 11:32 PM	#17
sniper58 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,248	The McDaniel II w/ body shield is the closest I've seen to what I want. The crossbreed super tuck has an enlarged body shield. If I could get the McDaniel (or something like it) with the enlarged body shield, I'd go for it! Thanks for all the suggestions. __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member

September 13th, 2008, 08:38 AM	#19
Hotbrass Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Far Far away Posts: 365	Msvmii __________________ Keep your powder dry

August 25th, 2008, 08:49 PM	#16
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	Take a look at UBG Holsters, the M tac by Comptac, and Andrews Mc Daniel II, having the slide shield will stopped you from getting poked.

September 13th, 2008, 07:27 PM	#20
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,597	I also use the VM-II with my Commander sized 1911 and I too have "dunlops" disease! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

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