Looking For a Holster - The Firearms Forum

JohnnyRobotic · 02-04-2004, 01:19 PM

I'm gonna be in the market for a Holster for my sw1911. I'm looking for a molded leather either dark brown or black and i want one that is not huge and cumbersome, and i want it to be one of those "super" molded ones that show the mag release button and all the hardware detail in the leather(just because i like that look) something that'll hold it tight but basically just cover the trigger and most the slide, is there anyone that has had a better experience with any brand of leather holster then another, i'd appreciate your feedback. also looking for the type that you thread you belt through outside the pants

45Smashemflat · 02-04-2004, 04:35 PM

Off the rack Galco is great in my book. Also check out those offered by Dillon - I've got two of their CYA's.

Shooter45 · 02-04-2004, 07:44 PM

Check out www.wilsoncombat.com leather holsters.

Holsters for the range and CCW. I have several and like them better than any holsters I have owned.

As a matter of fact, my Colt Commander is on my side right now and has been all day in a Wilson Lo-Profile holster. The most comfortfortable holster I've ever worn.

Pistolsmith · 02-15-2004, 09:16 AM

I've had good luck with Kramer holsters. My favorite is his version of a paddle mount.
In reading your post, I can see a universal truth emerging: It is in the eye of the beholder. A concealed carry holster is (by law, in this state) always concealed; therefore it is not exposed to view. So, if it pleases you...spray in some silicone and enjoy using it.

Smokin Guns · 02-15-2004, 09:33 AM

Welcome to TFF Pistolsmith! I'm going to go on a "Google" search to find some of the Kramer's to have a look-see!...

denfoote · 02-21-2004, 01:45 AM

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Originally posted by Pistolsmith
I've had good luck with Kramer holsters. My favorite is his version of a paddle mount.
In reading your post, I can see a universal truth emerging: It is in the eye of the beholder. A concealed carry holster is (by law, in this state) always concealed; therefore it is not exposed to view. So, if it pleases you...spray in some silicone and enjoy using it.

I carry my 1911 and my CZ 52 in a Kramer belt scabbard.

BlkHawk73 · 02-21-2004, 06:35 PM

For all that detailing you want as well as top notch quality, look at Mitch Rosen's lather gear. I've been sold on his products from the first one I bought. Excellant stuff! www.mitchrosen.com

Gunfyter · 02-23-2004, 07:29 AM

Try the Rangemaster holster from C. Rusty Sherrick. A bit pricy but it's an outstanding holster.

02-24-2004, 09:32 AM

SOON "worn loose" by practice draws. Best get some sort of screw adjustable tensioning device. Kydex is hard on blueing, but it is a shade faster at clearing the gun, especially if the rig is worn IWB, with the belt tension added to the equation.

45Smashemflat · 02-24-2004, 03:06 PM

Like a Galco Paddle, which has the spiffy molding - and the tension screw. Hey!! Best of both worlds!! Plus its leather, and we all know holsters are supposed to be leather - like pistols are supposed to be metal... (sorry, couldn't resist the easy Glock jab..)

Check out Galco's Royal line for their really nice stuff.

Whitefang81 · 02-24-2004, 08:37 PM

Well if want to go with a kydex of thermoplastic holster Definatly go with a Blad-tech holster, i own one and love it www.blade-tech.com

Red-Nite · 02-28-2004, 01:04 PM

I have a few holsters from high noon holsters. They seem to have a fairly good quality for a reasonable price. They let you choose from a lot of options. milt Sparks has a nice line of holsters. My next holster will come from Tucker gun leather ...like the design(not sure of the quality)
http://tuckergunleather.com/
http://www.highnoonholsters.com/index.html

02-04-2004, 01:19 PM	#1
JohnnyRobotic V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wareham, Massachusetts Posts: 265	Looking For a Holster I'm gonna be in the market for a Holster for my sw1911. I'm looking for a molded leather either dark brown or black and i want one that is not huge and cumbersome, and i want it to be one of those "super" molded ones that show the mag release button and all the hardware detail in the leather(just because i like that look) something that'll hold it tight but basically just cover the trigger and most the slide, is there anyone that has had a better experience with any brand of leather holster then another, i'd appreciate your feedback. also looking for the type that you thread you belt through outside the pants -->

02-15-2004, 09:33 AM	#5
Smokin Guns Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: "Gun Culture Members Clubhouse"... Posts: 4,463	Welcome to TFF Pistolsmith! I'm going to go on a "Google" search to find some of the Kramer's to have a look-see!... __________________

02-21-2004, 06:35 PM	#7
BlkHawk73 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 292	For all that detailing you want as well as top notch quality, look at Mitch Rosen's lather gear. I've been sold on his products from the first one I bought. Excellant stuff! www.mitchrosen.com __________________ "All you martyrs and saviours go through the same door" - G.S.

02-23-2004, 07:29 AM	#8
Gunfyter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Western Maryland Posts: 1,956	Try the Rangemaster holster from C. Rusty Sherrick. A bit pricy but it's an outstanding holster. __________________ Anything worth shooting once, is worth shooting again. If it ain't broke, break it. Someone needs the work

02-24-2004, 09:32 AM	#9
suryevor Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	that "molding" slows your draw, and is SOON "worn loose" by practice draws. Best get some sort of screw adjustable tensioning device. Kydex is hard on blueing, but it is a shade faster at clearing the gun, especially if the rig is worn IWB, with the belt tension added to the equation.

02-04-2004, 04:35 PM	#2
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Off the rack Galco is great in my book. Also check out those offered by Dillon - I've got two of their CYA's.

02-04-2004, 07:44 PM	#3
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,751	Check out www.wilsoncombat.com leather holsters. Holsters for the range and CCW. I have several and like them better than any holsters I have owned. As a matter of fact, my Colt Commander is on my side right now and has been all day in a Wilson Lo-Profile holster. The most comfortfortable holster I've ever worn.

02-15-2004, 09:16 AM	#4
Pistolsmith V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 185	I've had good luck with Kramer holsters. My favorite is his version of a paddle mount. In reading your post, I can see a universal truth emerging: It is in the eye of the beholder. A concealed carry holster is (by law, in this state) always concealed; therefore it is not exposed to view. So, if it pleases you...spray in some silicone and enjoy using it.

02-24-2004, 03:06 PM	#10
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Like a Galco Paddle, which has the spiffy molding - and the tension screw. Hey!! Best of both worlds!! Plus its leather, and we all know holsters are supposed to be leather - like pistols are supposed to be metal... (sorry, couldn't resist the easy Glock jab..) Check out Galco's Royal line for their really nice stuff.

02-24-2004, 08:37 PM	#11
Whitefang81 Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Medford NJ Posts: 41	Well if want to go with a kydex of thermoplastic holster Definatly go with a Blad-tech holster, i own one and love it www.blade-tech.com

02-28-2004, 01:04 PM	#12
Red-Nite Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 1	I have a few holsters from high noon holsters. They seem to have a fairly good quality for a reasonable price. They let you choose from a lot of options. milt Sparks has a nice line of holsters. My next holster will come from Tucker gun leather ...like the design(not sure of the quality) http://tuckergunleather.com/ http://www.highnoonholsters.com/index.html __________________ Red-Nite "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."