So, now that I (almost) have a 1911, I'm going to need a holster for it. Okay, "need" isn't the right word, since I don't carry. I'd like a holster for it. Kydex is okay for my Glock, but I think I'd like leather for the 1911.
Aside from Bianchi and Galco, 1791 Leather seems to feature prominently.
I'm looking for OWB, belt-secured. No clips, no paddles. $50-$70 range, if possible.
Re: Leather 1911 Holster Recommendations
2I have a Tagua with thumb break. It allows the 1911 to be holstered loaded with safety on (thumb break covers hammer and safety).
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Re: Leather 1911 Holster Recommendations
3All my pistols wear high Noon Holsters - Best Damn Holsters on The Planet! Leather or Kydex I have near a dozen of these now and have yet to have a dud.
https://www.highnoonholsters.com/leathe ... edium-duty
https://www.highnoonholsters.com/leathe ... treme-duty
https://www.highnoonholsters.com/kydex- ... ition=3824
I carry Appendix IWB. Give a hard look at High Noon's offerings as I have never had one that is "cheap" even the basic, non molded, thin leather holsters are fabulous .
VooDoo
https://www.highnoonholsters.com/leathe ... edium-duty
https://www.highnoonholsters.com/leathe ... treme-duty
https://www.highnoonholsters.com/kydex- ... ition=3824
I carry Appendix IWB. Give a hard look at High Noon's offerings as I have never had one that is "cheap" even the basic, non molded, thin leather holsters are fabulous .
VooDoo
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Re: Leather 1911 Holster Recommendations
4Truth be told, I'm also looking for a leather 1911 holster, a cross draw. There was a WW I style one but I can't find it.
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Re: Leather 1911 Holster Recommendations
5USGI pattern holsters, belt and shoulder, are all over the web. for example,
https://www.apexgunparts.com/more/surplus/holsters.html
black is post-ww2.
https://www.apexgunparts.com/more/surplus/holsters.html
black is post-ww2.
i'm retired. what's your excuse?
Re: Leather 1911 Holster Recommendations
6The last time I attended a gun show the most interesting table I saw there was full of holsters. Back in the 70s most of the holsters were made from leather and there was a big pile of them on the table.
Some were used and some appeared to be new and unused, all were fairly affordable. Safariland and Bianchi made some very good ones for general carry uses. My self I prefer a basic Threeperson style rig. Elpaso makes good ones but might be too expensive according to your OP.
Some were used and some appeared to be new and unused, all were fairly affordable. Safariland and Bianchi made some very good ones for general carry uses. My self I prefer a basic Threeperson style rig. Elpaso makes good ones but might be too expensive according to your OP.
Re: Leather 1911 Holster Recommendations
7Those are nice. Something like the “crosshair” is reasonably priced. I don’t need to cheap out, but also, I don’t carry, so it’s just something to have on my hip when I’m out shooting to feel cool. So there’s no need for something that will stand up to a lifetime of daily wear.
Re: Leather 1911 Holster Recommendations
8Yeah, ya pay me to make one
(joking, I am not actually taking commissions at the moment.)
(joking, I am not actually taking commissions at the moment.)
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Re: Leather 1911 Holster Recommendations
9NC member rockyriverleather makes holsters.
i'm retired. what's your excuse?