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I Know Nothing About 1911 Holsters
Posted on 4/25/16 at 9:58 am
Posted on 4/25/16 at 9:58 am
Or any other holster, for that matter.
Some of you may remember that I finally got a 1911 after years of saying I was going to get one. It's my one and only handgun, although I grew up with long guns. I don't plan to carry it much, but I would like to take it with me sometimes if I'm hiking, camping, or fishing with my daughter out in the middle of nowhere.
Anyway, I'm just looking for some suggestions/recommendations/things I might not have considered/etc.
My usual summer attire is shorts and a tshirt. And I hate belts, but that looks like something I'm just going to have to get over. My gun is a 4.25" "commander" size, if that makes any difference.
Some of you may remember that I finally got a 1911 after years of saying I was going to get one. It's my one and only handgun, although I grew up with long guns. I don't plan to carry it much, but I would like to take it with me sometimes if I'm hiking, camping, or fishing with my daughter out in the middle of nowhere.
Anyway, I'm just looking for some suggestions/recommendations/things I might not have considered/etc.
My usual summer attire is shorts and a tshirt. And I hate belts, but that looks like something I'm just going to have to get over. My gun is a 4.25" "commander" size, if that makes any difference.
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Posted on 4/25/16 at 9:59 am to Teague
If you don't care about concealing it I would just get a paddle holster. Check safari land paddle holsters. I think that would be your best bet.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 11:17 am to Teague
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I have one of these for my commander and it rides close to the body and can be concealed very easy with a untucked shirt.
I have one of these for my commander and it rides close to the body and can be concealed very easy with a untucked shirt.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 1:40 pm to Teague
Teague,
Sounds like outside the waistband (OWB) would suit your needs. I cc an all steel Commander 1911, as well; it's not a light gun. Having said that, I think wearing a good gun belt will be helpful for you. For OWB cc, two classic 1911 holsters are the the "Askins/Nelson" and the "Easily removable loops" holsters. Typical examples are made by R. Grizzle Leather., the "Working Man" and the "Georgia Snap 2." I've got one of his holsters and am very happy w/ it. I'm shopping for an OWB holster for my Commander and may end up w/ his "Georgia Snap 2".
A classic IWB holster for the 1911 is the "Summer Special", seen here at Brownell's. Lots of folks make their version of the "SS."
Sounds like outside the waistband (OWB) would suit your needs. I cc an all steel Commander 1911, as well; it's not a light gun. Having said that, I think wearing a good gun belt will be helpful for you. For OWB cc, two classic 1911 holsters are the the "Askins/Nelson" and the "Easily removable loops" holsters. Typical examples are made by R. Grizzle Leather., the "Working Man" and the "Georgia Snap 2." I've got one of his holsters and am very happy w/ it. I'm shopping for an OWB holster for my Commander and may end up w/ his "Georgia Snap 2".
A classic IWB holster for the 1911 is the "Summer Special", seen here at Brownell's. Lots of folks make their version of the "SS."
Posted on 4/25/16 at 1:52 pm to Teague
If you carry outside the waistband, I am a huge fan of Bladetech holsters. They have full coverage over your gun and are injection molded rather than just fitted kydex.
Posted on 4/25/16 at 2:17 pm to Teague
Galco IWB
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