Need a good holster for my new Colt Commander

380ACP · June 21st, 2009, 06:00 PM

Some of you may remember I just bought this beauty:

And now I need a holster for it.

Previously I turned to a specific Ebay seller for holsters. He makes hand stitched leather holsters of really great quality at a low price. They work great for smaller guns, or larger guns for winter carry, but don't work well for summer concealment. Plus, this gun just asks for a nicer holster.

I'm about 5'11", hovering around 190. Not overweight but not skinny either. I want a holster that will protect my Colt well (shield sweat, minimal holster wear, etc) and will ride as comfortably as possible and conceal well. While money is obviously always an issue, I am willing to pay a little more to get a good holster.

Your suggestions would be appreciated.

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retsupt99 · June 21st, 2009, 06:02 PM

My favorites can found here...

HOLSTERS

JerryM · June 21st, 2009, 07:43 PM

Take a look at 5 Shot, John Ralston. He is now full time and his website states a 12 week wait.
Considering the quality and wait that is hard to equal.
5 Shot Leather, LLC - OWB

I do not have one of his holsters, but his reputation among those who know makes me confident of his workmanship.

Another fine maker with a short wait is Eric at HBE. Nate at UBG has a short wait also I believe.
Any of those men can make a great holster that the gun demands.

If you can stand the wait contact Alex Nossar who along with Gary Brommeland is the best in the business IMO.
http://www.nossargunleather.com/catalog.htm

Regards,
Jerry

Sportsterguy · June 21st, 2009, 08:08 PM

My go to guys are:

HBE Specialty Leatherworks. Eric makes the COM III which IMO is the most comfortable and well made IWB out there. It also has everything else you asked for and then some.
Have 5 of his holsters and they are all awesome.

H.B.E. Specialty LeatherWorks

COM III for a BHP

TT Gunleather. Tim's holsters are a great buy for the money and their quality improves with everyone that comes out of his shop. Have my P7 on right now and it's holding up great after 6+ months of daily carry. He also gives LEO's and Military a 10% discount.

TT GunLeather High Quality Leather Gun Holsters

Reinforced IWB for my P7

You can't go wrong with either gentlemen.

SatCong · June 21st, 2009, 08:53 PM

I use a Milt Sparks.

Thumper · June 21st, 2009, 09:02 PM

FIST, INC.
Milt Sparks Holsters
www.purekustomholsters.com
TT GunLeather High Quality Leather Gun Holsters
UBG Holsters

380ACP · June 21st, 2009, 10:24 PM

Thanks a lot for your recommendations guys, I've checked them all out.

Right now, I'm leaning towards UBG or HBE for the holster. I'm having a hard time deciding.

I also need a gun belt, and would like a magazine holder as well. If I go with the UBG holster, I can get both of these from him also. I may end up doing that anyway even if I go with the HBE.

Any idea how a UBG gunbelt would stack against a belt from beltman? I want it to last for years.
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QKShooter · June 21st, 2009, 11:49 PM

"Any idea how a UBG gunbelt would stack against a belt from beltman? I want it to last for years."

UBG make heap plenty good belts and holsters.

dairycreek · June 22nd, 2009, 12:12 AM

S & W Commander size 1911 in a FIST #1 holster. Have used this combo for years and it works well for me. Always remember that a good gun belt will "make the deal" and that is certainly true here as well. Good luck

Sportsterguy · June 22nd, 2009, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 380ACP

Thanks a lot for your recommendations guys, I've checked them all out.

Right now, I'm leaning towards UBG or HBE for the holster. I'm having a hard time deciding.

I also need a gun belt, and would like a magazine holder as well. If I go with the UBG holster, I can get both of these from him also. I may end up doing that anyway even if I go with the HBE.

Any idea how a UBG gunbelt would stack against a belt from beltman? I want it to last for years.

I don't have a UBG, but I do have a Beltman and a HBE. The HBE is 4 years old and holding up great. the Beltman looks great also but I like black holsters so it doesn't have as much carry time.

Don't think you will be disssapointed with any of them. HBE also has mag carriers and is my favorite maker.

SG

June 21st, 2009, 06:02 PM	#2
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,813	My favorites can found here... HOLSTERS __________________ "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

June 21st, 2009, 08:08 PM	#4
Sportsterguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On the River Posts: 980	My go to guys are: HBE Specialty Leatherworks. Eric makes the COM III which IMO is the most comfortable and well made IWB out there. It also has everything else you asked for and then some. Have 5 of his holsters and they are all awesome. H.B.E. Specialty LeatherWorks COM III for a BHP TT Gunleather. Tim's holsters are a great buy for the money and their quality improves with everyone that comes out of his shop. Have my P7 on right now and it's holding up great after 6+ months of daily carry. He also gives LEO's and Military a 10% discount. TT GunLeather High Quality Leather Gun Holsters Reinforced IWB for my P7 You can't go wrong with either gentlemen. __________________ Sportsterguy Molon Labe! Join the NRA today, or don't complain when your guns are taken away!

June 21st, 2009, 08:53 PM	#5
SatCong Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,607	I use a Milt Sparks. __________________ NRA PATRON LIFE

June 21st, 2009, 09:02 PM	#6
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,590	FIST, INC. Milt Sparks Holsters www.purekustomholsters.com TT GunLeather High Quality Leather Gun Holsters UBG Holsters __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

June 21st, 2009, 10:24 PM	#7
380ACP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 214	Thanks a lot for your recommendations guys, I've checked them all out. Right now, I'm leaning towards UBG or HBE for the holster. I'm having a hard time deciding. I also need a gun belt, and would like a magazine holder as well. If I go with the UBG holster, I can get both of these from him also. I may end up doing that anyway even if I go with the HBE. Any idea how a UBG gunbelt would stack against a belt from beltman? I want it to last for years. . . . __________________ 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 21st, 2009, 06:00 PM	#1
380ACP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 214	Need a good holster for my new Colt Commander Some of you may remember I just bought this beauty: And now I need a holster for it. Previously I turned to a specific Ebay seller for holsters. He makes hand stitched leather holsters of really great quality at a low price. They work great for smaller guns, or larger guns for winter carry, but don't work well for summer concealment. Plus, this gun just asks for a nicer holster. I'm about 5'11", hovering around 190. Not overweight but not skinny either. I want a holster that will protect my Colt well (shield sweat, minimal holster wear, etc) and will ride as comfortably as possible and conceal well. While money is obviously always an issue, I am willing to pay a little more to get a good holster. Your suggestions would be appreciated. . . . __________________ 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 21st, 2009, 07:43 PM	#3
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,694	Take a look at 5 Shot, John Ralston. He is now full time and his website states a 12 week wait. Considering the quality and wait that is hard to equal. 5 Shot Leather, LLC - OWB I do not have one of his holsters, but his reputation among those who know makes me confident of his workmanship. Another fine maker with a short wait is Eric at HBE. Nate at UBG has a short wait also I believe. Any of those men can make a great holster that the gun demands. If you can stand the wait contact Alex Nossar who along with Gary Brommeland is the best in the business IMO. http://www.nossargunleather.com/catalog.htm Regards, Jerry

June 21st, 2009, 11:49 PM	#8
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,497	"Any idea how a UBG gunbelt would stack against a belt from beltman? I want it to last for years." UBG make heap plenty good belts and holsters.

June 22nd, 2009, 12:12 AM	#9
dairycreek Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Plains, Oregon Posts: 472	S & W Commander size 1911 in a FIST #1 holster. Have used this combo for years and it works well for me. Always remember that a good gun belt will "make the deal" and that is certainly true here as well. Good luck __________________ GOOD SHOOTING ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR VISION AND HEARING De gustibus non est disputandem

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