Need a good holster for my new Colt Commander - Page 2

380ACP · June 28th, 2009, 02:03 AM

Here's an update on this.

After thinking it over and doing more research over the past few days, I just now placed an order for the "Canute" IWB holster from UBG, along with a belt and IWB mag holder from UBG, all in brown with a gold buckle on the belt.

It wasn't cheap, but then neither was the Colt. I figure you get what you pay for and this combo ought to serve me well for a long time. I'll probably still use my S&W 637 and my leather appendix carry holster for the "dirty jobs".

Thanks again for your advice guys. I'll post pics when my stuff arrives, which will probably be in a couple months I would expect.
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QKShooter · June 28th, 2009, 12:41 PM

Well, if you are really planning on having that Colt be your daily carry then you must take a look at the offerings by Milt Sparks.
These are two fantastic OWB Sparks rigs. (below)
Yes, there is a fairly long wait time.
Yes, it may even be a while before they are even accepting orders.
Yes, they really are worth the wait.

http://www.miltsparks.com/

380ACP · June 28th, 2009, 02:34 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely remember it if the UBG doesn't turn out well. I kinda just wanted to go ahead and get a good holster for it fairly quickly so I could either decide it would work well (I think I'll be happy with it) or that I needed to browse a little further. I looked hard at the Milt Sparks VM2 after reading much praise about it but decided that 6 months with no holster for my Colt was way too long!
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JerryM · June 28th, 2009, 05:37 PM

For an OWB holster the Sparks I-BAK is a sleeper. It is less expensive than most quality holsters, and I especially like the flat backside.

Regards,
Jerry

380ACP · June 28th, 2009, 07:17 PM

Thanks for the suggestion, Jerry. I'm currently considering a nice OWB holster for winter or formal attire carry when I can wear a jacket over the holster or when I need to tuck in my shirt but will be wearing a coat (formal). I'll definitely be keeping Milt Sparks in mind.

To those of you who carry commander size 1911's, how well do they conceal in summer clothes? Just for interest's sake, I put my Colt in between my pants and myself and was surprised at how well it actually concealed on me. Pressing the gun in on myself with one finger (simulating a good gun belt) and bending over kept the grip invisible. It seems like it would be workable, even in the t-shirt and cargo shorts I was wearing.
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JerryM · June 28th, 2009, 07:28 PM

I sometimes carry a SA LW Compact. I wear shirts with the tails out most of the time. A good pancake holster like the I-BAK or similar holds the gun close to the body, and I have not had a problem concealing the gun.
A difference is that the Commander has a full size grip as opposed to the Officers size in the Compact. The grip is the problem with a 1911 and concealment.

It is important to get a cant that has the grip as much along the vertical axis of your body as reasonable. While the IWB would conceal better in some ways I find the OWB more comfortable and not a problem to conceal if I dress around the gun.

Regards,
Jerry

chiefrcd · July 2nd, 2009, 02:56 PM

Best IWB I've ever purchased and I have two and getting at least one more. This is not just Kydex, it is leather lined. Just an amazing holster.
Kydex Holsters | Tucker Gun Leather & Kydex Holsters

varob · July 2nd, 2009, 03:56 PM

Check out pureKustoms.com the Black Ops is both an IWB/OWB and has an adjustable cant. I wear mine with khaki's or cargo shorts and a t-shirt, polo or button down shirt with no problem. Plus, the turn around time is a lot shorter than most others

Rigrat · July 2nd, 2009, 10:20 PM

I just ordered a holster from Tucker gun leather called "The Secret". Got a feeling this is going to be a nice holster.

380ACP · August 3rd, 2009, 01:33 AM

Here's another update.

I got an email today saying that Nate at UBG holsters was requesting a payment, so I guess that means he will start making it soon!

I'll post pics when it arrives...
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June 28th, 2009, 02:03 AM	#11
380ACP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 214	Here's an update on this. After thinking it over and doing more research over the past few days, I just now placed an order for the "Canute" IWB holster from UBG, along with a belt and IWB mag holder from UBG, all in brown with a gold buckle on the belt. It wasn't cheap, but then neither was the Colt. I figure you get what you pay for and this combo ought to serve me well for a long time. I'll probably still use my S&W 637 and my leather appendix carry holster for the "dirty jobs". Thanks again for your advice guys. I'll post pics when my stuff arrives, which will probably be in a couple months I would expect. . . . __________________ An intruder will be incapacitated by tear gas or oven spray, but if shot with a .357 Magnum will get angry and kill you.

June 28th, 2009, 12:41 PM	#12
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,481	Well, if you are really planning on having that Colt be your daily carry then you must take a look at the offerings by Milt Sparks. These are two fantastic OWB Sparks rigs. (below) Yes, there is a fairly long wait time. Yes, it may even be a while before they are even accepting orders. Yes, they really are worth the wait. *http://www.miltsparks.com/* __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

June 28th, 2009, 02:34 PM	#13
380ACP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 214	Thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely remember it if the UBG doesn't turn out well. I kinda just wanted to go ahead and get a good holster for it fairly quickly so I could either decide it would work well (I think I'll be happy with it) or that I needed to browse a little further. I looked hard at the Milt Sparks VM2 after reading much praise about it but decided that 6 months with no holster for my Colt was way too long! . . . __________________ An intruder will be incapacitated by tear gas or oven spray, but if shot with a .357 Magnum will get angry and kill you.

June 28th, 2009, 07:17 PM	#15
380ACP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 214	Thanks for the suggestion, Jerry. I'm currently considering a nice OWB holster for winter or formal attire carry when I can wear a jacket over the holster or when I need to tuck in my shirt but will be wearing a coat (formal). I'll definitely be keeping Milt Sparks in mind. To those of you who carry commander size 1911's, how well do they conceal in summer clothes? Just for interest's sake, I put my Colt in between my pants and myself and was surprised at how well it actually concealed on me. Pressing the gun in on myself with one finger (simulating a good gun belt) and bending over kept the grip invisible. It seems like it would be workable, even in the t-shirt and cargo shorts I was wearing. . . . __________________ An intruder will be incapacitated by tear gas or oven spray, but if shot with a .357 Magnum will get angry and kill you.

July 2nd, 2009, 02:56 PM	#17
chiefrcd Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 130	Best IWB I've ever purchased and I have two and getting at least one more. This is not just Kydex, it is leather lined. Just an amazing holster. Kydex Holsters \| Tucker Gun Leather & Kydex Holsters __________________ Have Gun ~ Will Carry S-Safety M-Motivation A-Awareness R-Responsibility T-Training

June 28th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#14
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,693	For an OWB holster the Sparks I-BAK is a sleeper. It is less expensive than most quality holsters, and I especially like the flat backside. Regards, Jerry

June 28th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#16
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,693	I sometimes carry a SA LW Compact. I wear shirts with the tails out most of the time. A good pancake holster like the I-BAK or similar holds the gun close to the body, and I have not had a problem concealing the gun. A difference is that the Commander has a full size grip as opposed to the Officers size in the Compact. The grip is the problem with a 1911 and concealment. It is important to get a cant that has the grip as much along the vertical axis of your body as reasonable. While the IWB would conceal better in some ways I find the OWB more comfortable and not a problem to conceal if I dress around the gun. Regards, Jerry

July 2nd, 2009, 03:56 PM	#18
varob Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,273	Check out pureKustoms.com the Black Ops is both an IWB/OWB and has an adjustable cant. I wear mine with khaki's or cargo shorts and a t-shirt, polo or button down shirt with no problem. Plus, the turn around time is a lot shorter than most others __________________ Don't believe what you hear and only half of what you see! -Tony Soprano

July 2nd, 2009, 10:20 PM	#19
Rigrat Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Posts: 198	I just ordered a holster from Tucker gun leather called "The Secret". Got a feeling this is going to be a nice holster.

August 3rd, 2009, 01:33 AM	#20
380ACP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 214	Here's another update. I got an email today saying that Nate at UBG holsters was requesting a payment, so I guess that means he will start making it soon! I'll post pics when it arrives... . . . __________________ An intruder will be incapacitated by tear gas or oven spray, but if shot with a .357 Magnum will get angry and kill you.

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