5" 1911 iwb

Mtbiker · September 23rd, 2008, 10:55 AM

Well, my Mil-Spec is at the 'smith getting a complete overhaul to make it into a MEU clone (see pic). Right now I have a TT holster (like the VMII) for my 4" 1911 and I also have a Crossbreed. I don't really like the crossbreed, I'd like more coverage. For the 5" I'd like a new holster. I can't decide whether I want a MTAC or another TT. Does anybody have BOTH a MTAC and a VMII for a 5" 1911 to compare?

Rcher · September 23rd, 2008, 01:22 PM

Well, I have a 3" 1911 and both holsters? I can atleast speak semi-intelligently.

The MTAC and the VM2 carry very similar. They both have similar comfort except the MTAC seems more comfortable and carries lighter on the hip. The MTAC is also faster to draw. I have seen no discernable wear difference between leather and kydex.

The VM2 is definitely of higher quality and will surely last a lifetime. I have found that when I holster my loaded 1911, it's so tight that I'm afraid it moves the slide out of battery (which is not a good thing for a daily carry) but it may just not be completely broken in yet. I check this all the time.

The VM2 is certainly a good holster, however, it just isnt as comfortable as the MTAC for me. YMMV

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Mtbiker · September 23rd, 2008, 02:36 PM

Thanks, that's what I needed to know. I was afraid that the MTAC was just too much stuff in my pants. The Crossbreed seems a bit bulky, not fat just it covers a large arc segment of my waist. Sorry, the engineer in me is showing.

Rcher · September 23rd, 2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mtbiker

The Crossbreed seems a bit bulky, not fat just it covers a large arc segment of my waist. Sorry, the engineer in me is showing.

Allow me to help satisfy the engineer in you

... I just measured the centerline distance from clip to clip on the MTAC and its right at 7". My VM2 measures 6-3/4" center loop to center loop. Close enough to be the same for me.

I dont know what the crossbreed measures but you say you have one.

Thumper · September 23rd, 2008, 05:28 PM

I've owned a TT and used it with my 4 1/4" 1911 and it worked very well so I'd vote for the TT.

sass20485 · September 23rd, 2008, 06:18 PM

Try the Mtac and if you don't like it, you have 30 days to return it. I don't carry a 1911, but love the Mtac with my Glocks.

Sportsterguy · September 23rd, 2008, 08:27 PM

Have at TT for my SA Champion and it is a great holster. For the 5" I would highly recommend a HBE COM III. I had one for my full size SA and sold it when I swapped over to the Champion as a carry gun. The tail design really does a great job of spreading the pressure of the pistol so you have no hot spots as you do on some holsters and also keeps it firmly in place. Have no experience with the Mtac but the HBE was more comfortable over the VM-II I also had for the full size 1911. Now packing a BHP in a COM III and love it. It just seems more comfortable to me when I'm carrying the longer barreled guns. JMO

COM III & BHP

COM III & SA Mil-Spec

TJMill · September 23rd, 2008, 08:38 PM

If you don't mind look into Andrews Leather, the McDaniel II is another excellent holster for the 5" 1911. His work is awsome, to say the least.

sass20485 · September 23rd, 2008, 08:48 PM

+1 on Andrews Mc II being a fine holster, but I think the Mtac is a bit more stable with its two anchor points.

Pete Zaria · September 23rd, 2008, 10:28 PM

Slightly off-topic, but I carry a 5" 1911 IWB in a Side Guard Holster's Doubleclip.

They're of excellent quality for the price (around $50 depending on options), very comparable to a friend's Galco rig.
Erik (who makes them) is a member of the forum here, too. MNburl I think. He was a pleasure to do business with and I have no problem at all recommending his holsters

Peace,
Pete Zaria.

September 23rd, 2008, 01:22 PM	#2
Rcher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montana (resident) Utah (currently) Posts: 1,092	Well, I have a 3" 1911 and both holsters? I can atleast speak semi-intelligently. The MTAC and the VM2 carry very similar. They both have similar comfort except the MTAC seems more comfortable and carries lighter on the hip. The MTAC is also faster to draw. I have seen no discernable wear difference between leather and kydex. The VM2 is definitely of higher quality and will surely last a lifetime. I have found that when I holster my loaded 1911, it's so tight that I'm afraid it moves the slide out of battery (which is not a good thing for a daily carry) but it may just not be completely broken in yet. I check this all the time. The VM2 is certainly a good holster, however, it just isnt as comfortable as the MTAC for me. YMMV _ __________________ >>----> Keep it Concealed: *"The Element of Surprise is Far Superior than the Target of Fate".*

September 23rd, 2008, 02:36 PM	#3
Mtbiker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CT Posts: 530	Thanks, that's what I needed to know. I was afraid that the MTAC was just too much stuff in my pants. The Crossbreed seems a bit bulky, not fat just it covers a large arc segment of my waist. Sorry, the engineer in me is showing. __________________ -Biker

September 23rd, 2008, 05:28 PM	#5
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	I've owned a TT and used it with my 4 1/4" 1911 and it worked very well so I'd vote for the TT. __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

September 23rd, 2008, 08:27 PM	#7
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 976	Have at TT for my SA Champion and it is a great holster. For the 5" I would highly recommend a HBE COM III. I had one for my full size SA and sold it when I swapped over to the Champion as a carry gun. The tail design really does a great job of spreading the pressure of the pistol so you have no hot spots as you do on some holsters and also keeps it firmly in place. Have no experience with the Mtac but the HBE was more comfortable over the VM-II I also had for the full size 1911. Now packing a BHP in a COM III and love it. It just seems more comfortable to me when I'm carrying the longer barreled guns. JMO COM III & BHP COM III & SA Mil-Spec __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away! Last edited by Sportsterguy; September 23rd, 2008 at 08:36 PM.. Reason: sp

September 23rd, 2008, 10:28 PM	#10
Pete Zaria Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Near Seattle, WA Posts: 716	Slightly off-topic, but I carry a 5" 1911 IWB in a Side Guard Holster's Doubleclip. They're of excellent quality for the price (around $50 depending on options), very comparable to a friend's Galco rig. Erik (who makes them) is a member of the forum here, too. MNburl I think. He was a pleasure to do business with and I have no problem at all recommending his holsters Peace, Pete Zaria. __________________ Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead "Booger Hook Off the Bang Switch" - unknown

September 23rd, 2008, 06:18 PM	#6
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	Try the Mtac and if you don't like it, you have 30 days to return it. I don't carry a 1911, but love the Mtac with my Glocks.

September 23rd, 2008, 08:38 PM	#8
TJMill Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 24	If you don't mind look into Andrews Leather, the McDaniel II is another excellent holster for the 5" 1911. His work is awsome, to say the least.

September 23rd, 2008, 08:48 PM	#9
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	+1 on Andrews Mc II being a fine holster, but I think the Mtac is a bit more stable with its two anchor points.

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