A nice, well meaning person recently gave me an Uncle Mike’s size 15 8915-1 synthetic holster for 3 1/2-4″ barrel large automatic pistols and a right-handed individual. Unhappily, my 1911 is a full sized one. So:
1. Can anybody use this one? It’s new, but I can’t return it, I don’t know where it came from.
2. Anybody got a good reccomendation for a holster for a full-sized 1911?
You can’t beat a Milt Sparks VMII. They have a long wait, but you can get on the list at TopGunsupply.com and they’ll let you know when they get some in stock.
http://www.UBGholsters.com also makes a good holster with a much shorter wait time.
Joe
Comment by Joe Allen — Sunday, 6, July, 2008 @ 19:08 |
Holsters are very personal things.
It all depends on exactly what you carry (and it’s features), and where you wish to carry it.
For belt carry, I prefer a Galco JAK slide. It’s minimalistic, excellent quality, very comfortable, and has far better retention than it would appear to.
Now, depending on the situation, I also have a FOBUS paddle and a Maxpedition bag.
Best to try them on… or get used to the idea of having a box full of holsters as you buy new ones.
Maybe that’s why so many women have a drawer full of purses?
Comment by Carteach0 — Monday, 7, July, 2008 @ 06:12 |
William, I use a Galco paddle to carry my full size Colt, another option is Don Hume, again a wait, but excellent quality. I also have a Yanqui slide from Galco. As carteach0 says, you’ve got to pick what you like. Having said that, since I haven’t procured a new holster for my Commando, I’d be interested in taking that Uncle Mikes off your hands.
Comment by Old NFO — Monday, 7, July, 2008 @ 07:54 |
You might want to look at Dave Workman’s holsters (D&D Gunleather). I have two of his IWB T-Bar 2 holsters for my Officer model 1911 and Kahr P45. His website is down at the moment, but he can be found at “Gun Week”. He’s one of the editors.
Comment by Crucis — Wednesday, 9, July, 2008 @ 11:19 |