Which one do you carry for your 1911? I bought a Galco Combat Master the other day because it has a good review here- https://holsteraddict.com/concealed-carry-holster/, it's a OWB holster is made from leather and i prefer a leather holster, what's the best one out there?
I've carried the 1911 platform for the most part, since 1978. If anyone tells you there is only one 'best" holster for a 1911, walk away, because they sure as hell haven't carried a 1911 for very long. :wink:
I’ve never been consistent with the 1911 up until the last year or so. I always loved it, but never could commit.
The best holster is the best holster for you, your dress, and your needs.
But one thing I can say, and I believe this to be true across the spectrum, is the best holster starts with the best belt. So, my best combination, is the thickest Bigfoot Gun Belt and a Milt Sparks SS for everyday carry; that is every day for up to 8-16 hours a day concealed.
I am a 1911 newbie but, so far I have three I like depending on dress. I started with and still like the Galco summer comfort although that one has been mostly replaced with the DeSantis Mad Max as it distributes the weight a little nicer.
My favorite by far is an OWB pancake that holds it high and tight if my cover garment is adequate. I use a Don Hume open top as it has 1.75" loops and my belt is a 1.75" BetterbeltUSA roughrider which has a lot of support. There are some great ones out there and the sky is the limit on cost and quality.
I can wear that combo in total comfort under an open western cut vest all day long.
As has been said a good belt is key to carrying a heavier gun. I can carry a 46 ounce revolver on that same belt just as comfortably all day long even while carrying a pack and a rifle and hiking in rough country.
Ummm, there is no "best" of anything. I have >80-holsters and like/use about half, while selling the rest. I change my holster w/ my socks, so I am never bored and none of my leather feels neglected.
Most the time it is TT Gunleather Snap Elite or Ritchie Leather CQQR OWB-I found my preference of these holsters a couple of years ago and still use them both-of coarse I do have a full box of different holsters-most are leather and not cheap I must add.
I'm not sure what it is called, but I have a three slot Galco holster that can be carried strong side or weak side in a cross draw. If I carry a pistol on my hip, I use that holster - when I hike, I use the cross draw feature. Otherwise, I prefer a vertical shoulder holster.
I carry my 1911s in a Bullard Leather Combat Holster in Brown Tiger Shark leather. I carry my Springfield Armory TRP Operator with a rail in a Ted Blocker 911M holster.
Lots of good choices. I think a good 1911 deserves good leather. My favorites are the Sparks SSII, the VMII, and 55BN. TT Gunleather makes a great holster too, I like the Mike’s Special and his basic pancake rigs. There’s other’s...nightingaleleather, 5-shot learher, Brommeland, Brigade Gunleather, UBG Holsters...but for me, either the Sparks SSII or the 55BN are THE CLASSIC 1911 holsters. They go together like French fries and ketchup; like mac andcheese, like milk and cookies...like Fritos and bean dip...
I never recommend non duty holsters from any of the big box manufacturers, they just don't have very good service lives. Stick with holster makers, Milt Sparks, Kramer. 5 Leather. Nelson etc ..... much better products for not much more money.
It's very hard to go wrong with Milt Sparks. I'm a big fan of Andrews Custom Leather's MacDaniel II IWB. I have them for my G19 and PPQ as well as the 1911.
My fav 1911 carry is my Stoner shoulder carry rig. Gun worn on the weak side and 3 extra mags on the right. Very comfortable all day, and conceals really good. All leather and quality construction.
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