Carrying a 1911 - The Firearms Forum

markbrown47 · 02-02-2012, 01:42 PM

I just recently bought a Rock Island 1911 5" barrel and was wondering what type of holster that yall use to conceal carry.

Thanks
Mark

Double D · 02-02-2012, 02:19 PM

I use a don hume leather belt holster and a real thick leather gun belt. Without a good thick belt, it wont matter what holster you use, the gun will flop around on you. So, spend the extra cash and get that belt and then get a holster that will not flop around.

hogger129 · 02-02-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by markbrown47

I just recently bought a Rock Island 1911 5" barrel and was wondering what type of holster that yall use to conceal carry.

Thanks
Mark

I got myself a leather Bianichi OWB holster for my 5" Springfield and I also bought the belt that came with it and I don't have a problem carrying.

I am considering a shoulder holster now though since I seem to carry more in the car than anything.

Shooter45 · 02-02-2012, 02:48 PM

This one. The most comfortable holster I've ever worn.

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Lo-Profile/products/196/

Along with this belt.

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Belt-34-...tinfo/B34BL15/

Python · 02-02-2012, 03:07 PM

Living in Arizona, 80% of the time it's shorts & t-shirt. I've had to experiment a lot to find the perfect holster for both winter and summer for conceal carry of my 1911's. I ended up with an Uncle Mike's Sidekick in size 36. I simply cut away a few threads to widen the bottom opening for the barrel and now I have the perfect holster for both of my 1911's. Fits on my regular dress belt, holds firm and close to the body with no flop around, and very comfortable. Seems a shame to leave my good leather in the drawer, but hey, Uncle Mike's works better, and it's "concealed".

savage170 · 02-02-2012, 03:20 PM

I use a crossbred owb works great underneath a Duluth Trading extended length T shirt

Python · 02-02-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by savage170

I use a crossbred owb works great underneath a Duluth Trading extended length T shirt

The Uncle Mike's Sidekick works great underneath regular length T- shirts.

retired grunt · 02-02-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I use a don hume leather belt holster and a real thick leather gun belt. Without a good thick belt, it wont matter what holster you use, the gun will flop around on you. So, spend the extra cash and get that belt and then get a holster that will not flop around.

+1 on the Don hume and the belt.

yetiman · 02-02-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Python

The Uncle Mike's Sidekick works great underneath regular length T- shirts.

Hey python is that the one for a 5 shot revolver with a little scissor work?

Country101 · 02-02-2012, 10:45 PM

I carry a Milt Sparks' Executive Companion with one of thier belts. It's an IWB holster. Good leather. My first one was fit better than the last one I ordered, but it is still molded for the gun and it may just be the differance in the shape of the gun. The second one is not for a 1911.

Python · 02-02-2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by yetiman

Hey python is that the one for a 5 shot revolver with a little scissor work?

Correct you are sir.

Inthewind1976 · 02-03-2012, 04:06 AM

I prefer a "slide" holster for my 1911 - but it requires something long enough to cover it since most of the length extends below the belt.

yetiman · 02-03-2012, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Python

Correct you are sir.

Thanks, as soon as the weather hits 60 I only wear shorts and t's on my personal time.....

02-02-2012, 01:42 PM	#1
markbrown47 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1	Carrying a 1911 I just recently bought a Rock Island 1911 5" barrel and was wondering what type of holster that yall use to conceal carry. Thanks Mark -->

02-02-2012, 02:19 PM	#2
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,257	Re: Carrying a 1911 I use a don hume leather belt holster and a real thick leather gun belt. Without a good thick belt, it wont matter what holster you use, the gun will flop around on you. So, spend the extra cash and get that belt and then get a holster that will not flop around. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

02-02-2012, 02:48 PM	#4
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: Carrying a 1911 This one. The most comfortable holster I've ever worn. http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Lo-Profile/products/196/ Along with this belt. http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Belt-34-...tinfo/B34BL15/

02-02-2012, 03:07 PM	#5
Python Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 677	Re: Carrying a 1911 Living in Arizona, 80% of the time it's shorts & t-shirt. I've had to experiment a lot to find the perfect holster for both winter and summer for conceal carry of my 1911's. I ended up with an Uncle Mike's Sidekick in size 36. I simply cut away a few threads to widen the bottom opening for the barrel and now I have the perfect holster for both of my 1911's. Fits on my regular dress belt, holds firm and close to the body with no flop around, and very comfortable. Seems a shame to leave my good leather in the drawer, but hey, Uncle Mike's works better, and it's "concealed".

02-02-2012, 03:20 PM	#6
savage170 V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: FL Posts: 387	Re: Carrying a 1911 I use a crossbred owb works great underneath a Duluth Trading extended length T shirt

02-02-2012, 10:45 PM	#10
Country101 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dardanelle, AR Contributor Posts: 2,045	Re: Carrying a 1911 I carry a Milt Sparks' Executive Companion with one of thier belts. It's an IWB holster. Good leather. My first one was fit better than the last one I ordered, but it is still molded for the gun and it may just be the differance in the shape of the gun. The second one is not for a 1911. __________________ Gainfully employed= shooting somebody elses bullets and getting paid for it Country101

02-03-2012, 04:06 AM	#12
Inthewind1976 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Pennsylvania Posts: 533	Re: Carrying a 1911 I prefer a "slide" holster for my 1911 - but it requires something long enough to cover it since most of the length extends below the belt.