[plowboy22]

I need recommendations for a leather holster. IWB or OWB

Thanks in Advance!

Plowboy aka Eric

 

[Reconvic]

I use a summer Special from Milt Sparks but it is always hot in AZ.

 

[plowboy22]

I live in Florida so most of the time I will wearing cargo shorts and a t-shirt.

 

[El Pistolero]

I tend wear no belt and t-shirt a lot so I prefer clips. I have an ugly bald guy striker 1 and a Mark garrity in comspicuous as is pictured here:

http://www.1911auto.org/showthread.php?t=68

I like both of them a lot but for the lightest carry I like the garrity on the right.

For a very reasonable clip holster that I have owned for a number of guns I really like the Don Hume 715. It's a great bang for the buck holster. It doesn't have the cant of the garrity, but it's in a different league really and cost much less.

http://www.donhume.com/products/ProductsPage.cfm?ProductID=35

 

[Reconvic]

Well it may fit your needs it has a good sight channel and stay put and I wear it till bed time so it is like carrying a wallet I don't even know it is on.I do have many holsters yet that one is my favorite.

 

[plowboy22]

Thanks for the replies. I found a Milt Sparks (summer special 2) that I think will be very good for Florida. I tend to sweat a lot and it has a moisture shield on the body side. The best part is I found a company that has one in stock so I will get it very soon.:biggrin:

 

[Reconvic]

Brownells has them in stock That is the same one I use in AZ.

 

[Reeek]

K&D Maverick Defender

I just took possession of a K&D Holsters Maverick Defender for my PT1911. It's a FINE holster for the money for sure and a very innovative design which Kevin first started and has had some copycats.

The lead time for a custom holster is 14-16 weeks but they have a link to some retailers who carry them and it's a good chance the 1911 Maverick may be in stock at one of those retailers. I bought mine that way. Bought it Tuesday and got it today. It has a sweat shield too which is a big deal for me.

Here is the link and a picture:

http://www.kdholsters.com/iwb-defend.php

 

[El Pistolero]

Welcome Reeek. How about you guys posting some pic's of your pt1911's?:wink:

 

[Reeek]

Pictures? You bet

Welcome Reeek. How about you guys posting some pic's of your pt1911's?:wink:

Here are three thumbnails of my PT1911. A great gun!

 

[brahmabull8413]

For IWB i'd reccomend a Milt Sparks SS, VMII or a Kramer #3. For OWB definatley the Kramer vertical scabbard or the Sparks 55BN.

 

[Reconvic]

Great taste in holsters I use a milt Sparks SS2 brahma. I seen the VM11 but they are on backorder now. I will have to check out Kramers.

 

[usmcmp]

I would go with Nate at www.ubgholsters.com He does great work.

 

[Reconvic]

I have one of his holster for my Sig 220 carry already he does do good work!

 

[brahmabull8413]

Yeah the Sparks are nice, but my favorites are the Kramer's ( the 3-4 week wait is a lot better than 26-30 too). If you can find an Alessi, jump on it.

 

[Primersinmyshoe]

My carry leather is made by John Ralston at www.5shotleather.com. I had him make mine out of horsehide, which holds the gun steady as a rock. His belt is the best I've ever had. Here's a pic:

 

[AutoMag]

Here is my Beltster from www.banderagunleather.com

I have had these two for about two years now and they have been great. No problems at all with them and they carry very well and secure!!!

 

[ELCruiser]

I'll have to put some pictures together but my favorite carry rig, for the moment is an Andrews Leather McDaniel II. Of course I have a K&D on the way and Then may a VMII then I'd love to justify an Alessi, and then a ...........

Andrews Custom Leather
http://www.kdholsters.com/

Holsters can be as addictive as the 1911!

 

[Ping Ping]

Of lo the many holsters I've tried, here are the ones I stick with:

IWB: Tucker Answer. Blade Tech Universal.

OWB: Tucker HF1.

I am very impressed with UBG and K&D, aswell.

As soon as Bruce Gibson gets rolling on his long awaited holsters, they will be worth a look. He does some incredible work.

 

[swampertwo]

My carry leather is made by John Ralston at www.5shotleather.com. I had him make mine out of horsehide, which holds the gun steady as a rock. His belt is the best I've ever had. Here's a pic:

But they're all "back-handed' !!!
I gotta second John's work--here are a couple he did for me a short while ago:
I had him shift the loops to cut some of the bulk and still keep the gun rock solid.