My Ruger SR1911 finally came in and I need some OWB leather for it. Being a fan of the pancake style for my other handguns, I was looking at the Simply Rugged Cuda. I have read good things about it and was wondering if any of you guys had experience with it or had other suggestions.
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- Thread starter Tooter
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Tooter,
I have a IWB custom holster from HBE Leather Works in SLC, UT for my 1911. Very comfortable, even for all day+ carry.
JD338
I have a IWB custom holster from HBE Leather Works in SLC, UT for my 1911. Very comfortable, even for all day+ carry.
JD338
CatskillCrawler
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I've become a Milt Sparks aficionado and their Improved Baker and 60TK models are well-done. Milt has passed on but he tutored his replacement well.
http://www.miltsparks.com/Improved_Baker.htm
http://www.miltsparks.com/60TK.htm
http://www.miltsparks.com/Improved_Baker.htm
http://www.miltsparks.com/60TK.htm
Guy Miner
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Have been using an open top Dillon LTD for a lot of years. Pretty secure for an open-top design, and quick to draw from. Has held up well to a lot of years of use. Very stiff, sturdy leather and comfortable on the belt.
Also use an old Bianchi pancake style holster with a thumb strap. It works well and is very easy to conceal except it sits a little lower than the Dillon holster. Very comfortable, not as stiff as the Dillon leather.
Have a very nice Kramer Horsehide IWB that I bought quite a while ago, but never became a fan of the IWB design. I really ought to sell that holster to someone. It hasn't been used much.
Just as important as the holster is getting a REAL gunbelt. Something of stiff, heavy leather that will actually support the weight of a loaded 1911, and maybe a mag pouch as well.
Buy quality. Buy once.
Guy
Also use an old Bianchi pancake style holster with a thumb strap. It works well and is very easy to conceal except it sits a little lower than the Dillon holster. Very comfortable, not as stiff as the Dillon leather.
Have a very nice Kramer Horsehide IWB that I bought quite a while ago, but never became a fan of the IWB design. I really ought to sell that holster to someone. It hasn't been used much.
Just as important as the holster is getting a REAL gunbelt. Something of stiff, heavy leather that will actually support the weight of a loaded 1911, and maybe a mag pouch as well.
Buy quality. Buy once.
Guy
Mortis
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This is an Alessi CQC-S.... have this one for my 1911 and another for the Wife's Browning BGM.
For mag pouches.... I use Milt Sparks mag pouches....
Milt Sparks and Alessi are truly handcrafted holsters..... and worth the money and wait....
But this is just my opinion.......
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Mortis,
Nice looking holster.
JD338
Nice looking holster.
JD338
Guy Miner
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Mortis - that is a very fine holster indeed.
Nice...
Nice...
CatskillCrawler
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Mortis":9oiaj0sm said:
You're not alone. Nice leather.
Guy Miner
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Milt Sparks holster and an Ed Brown 1911... Classy!
Bruce Mc
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I think that holster that copy the original Askins Avenger style open top holster (like GSSP's Sparks) is the best for "off duty" or concealed carry. I especially like the reinforced top so you don't have to "fiddle" with it to get the gun reholstered. Galco, Milt Sparks, et al. Kirkpatrick leather makes a real nice one and is inexpensive.
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Guy Miner":19q3gfy7 said:
I'll say!
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Ammo Smith
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I'll have to second that a good belt is equally as important. Holsters are much to your liking, but something very well made with nice heavy duty leather and stitching is very important. I just purchased a leather belt from Galco and man did it make it nicer to carry.
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