IWB for 1911 for Guy w/ a Gut

sniper58 · August 24th, 2008, 01:10 AM

Yeah, I wish I looked like my avatar (Sticks), but I don't. I've developed a gut and handles and am tired of getting stuck with the beavertail on my 1911. Anyone got a suggestion for an IWB holster that will make my carry more comfortable? I'd take a bath if I traded/sold one of my 1911's for a Commander or Officer's size.

OWB I use a Desantis Speed Scabbard without a hitch, but IWB with a JIT is a real pain in my side. Thanks all!

Kerbouchard · August 24th, 2008, 01:21 AM

Take a look at the Brommeland Max Con V or the Milt Sparks Versa Max II. I love my Max Con V, and Coal Creek Armory has them in stock; and they are a forum sponsor to boot.

1911packer · August 24th, 2008, 10:06 AM

I carry a gut and a full size 1911 (both IWB.) My Milt Sparks VMII works just fine. Have you considered dumping the beavertail?

bianchi59 · August 24th, 2008, 10:51 AM

When Iwas much heavier I found the Desantis cozy partner the best iwb for my girth and my .45

sniper58 · August 24th, 2008, 11:04 AM

Thanks guys! They all look good. The best fix is for me to loose my gut (too much good food and too little exercise!). I don't want to dump the beavertail, but if I can't find THE holster for my situation I may have to.

Eric Larsen · August 24th, 2008, 02:29 PM

Well if I can offer a suggestion...first off all of the makers here are more than worthy of consideration. World class leather all of the way....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

Juggernaut · August 24th, 2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1911packer

I carry a gut and a full size 1911 (both IWB.) My Milt Sparks VMII works just fine. Have you considered dumping the beavertail?

I wouldn't dump the beavertail, but the VMII and Heritage Limited are both very comfortable. I sold the VMII after the Limited arrived, but I sweat a lot and live in a really hot, humid place.
http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...e-limited.html

AZ Husker · August 24th, 2008, 03:21 PM

The VM2 works well with my middle-age spread. Could your pants be too tight? I carry IWB with a size larger than my normal waist measurement. A proper quality matching belt is very important also.

Preacher Mick · August 24th, 2008, 04:28 PM

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.

sniper58 · August 24th, 2008, 07:55 PM

Thanks again to all. My choice is now between the VM2, Supertuck Deluxe, Bianchi #100 and the High Noon Public Secret. Geez....this is worse than the cereal aisle at the store!

August 24th, 2008, 01:21 AM	#2
Kerbouchard VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,895	Take a look at the Brommeland Max Con V or the Milt Sparks Versa Max II. I love my Max Con V, and Coal Creek Armory has them in stock; and they are a forum sponsor to boot. __________________ There are two sides to every issue: one side is right and the other is wrong, but the middle is always evil. http://miscmusings.townhall.com/ Who is John Galt?

August 24th, 2008, 10:06 AM	#3
1911packer Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 408	I carry a gut and a full size 1911 (both IWB.) My Milt Sparks VMII works just fine. Have you considered dumping the beavertail? __________________ Observations on Political and Social Insanity

August 24th, 2008, 10:51 AM	#4
bianchi59 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 39	iwb with too much wb When Iwas much heavier I found the Desantis cozy partner the best iwb for my girth and my .45

August 24th, 2008, 11:04 AM	#5
sniper58 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,244	Thanks guys! They all look good. The best fix is for me to loose my gut (too much good food and too little exercise!). I don't want to dump the beavertail, but if I can't find THE holster for my situation I may have to. __________________ 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

August 24th, 2008, 02:29 PM	#6
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Well if I can offer a suggestion...first off all of the makers here are more than worthy of consideration. World class leather all of the way....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 __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

August 24th, 2008, 01:10 AM	#1
sniper58 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,244	IWB for 1911 for Guy w/ a Gut Yeah, I wish I looked like my avatar (Sticks), but I don't. I've developed a gut and handles and am tired of getting stuck with the beavertail on my 1911. Anyone got a suggestion for an IWB holster that will make my carry more comfortable? I'd take a bath if I traded/sold one of my 1911's for a Commander or Officer's size. OWB I use a Desantis Speed Scabbard without a hitch, but IWB with a JIT is a real pain in my side. Thanks all! __________________ 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

August 24th, 2008, 03:21 PM	#8
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	The VM2 works well with my middle-age spread. Could your pants be too tight? I carry IWB with a size larger than my normal waist measurement. A proper quality matching belt is very important also. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

August 24th, 2008, 04:28 PM	#9
Preacher Mick Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 37	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.

August 24th, 2008, 07:55 PM	#10
sniper58 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,244	Thanks again to all. My choice is now between the VM2, Supertuck Deluxe, Bianchi #100 and the High Noon Public Secret. Geez....this is worse than the cereal aisle at the store! __________________ 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

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