Holster Help Please! 1911 A1 5 inch barrel

[nodaywithout]

I just got my first 1911 yesterday, but none of my holsters (not like its a surprise) from my glock 21 (event the generic ones) will fit the 1911.

I tried on a crossbread and i dont really like the nearly 6 oclock position.

Please help me find a left handed holster for my new 1911.

I have used acecase before i like them but i want a better holster

 

[Phillip Gain]

Recently I had occasion to borrow a 1911 for a course I was taking. I used a 1 3/4 inch leather belt by 5.11 tactical, coupled with a Bianchi Accumold belt slide holster (size 14), and it was SUPER comfortable.

You may also want to check out the Blackhawk SERPA or the Fobus ROTO.

Otherwise - there should be a TON of options for a 1911.

 

[jtg452]

Pick a manufacturer and they will have a holster for a 1911. I like Don Hume's PCCH model for IWB carry. I also don't care for the whole Kydex craze. Check Don Hume Leathergoods, manufactures high quality leather and nylon goods. for their full line.

 

[firelooker]

I just got my first 1911 yesterday, but none of my holsters (not like its a surprise) from my glock 21 (event the generic ones) will fit the 1911.

I tried on a crossbread and i dont really like the nearly 6 oclock position.

Please help me find a left handed holster for my new 1911.

I have used acecase before i like them but i want a better holster

Have you tried Uncle Mikes?

 

[Larry Saxon]

i personally use a left hand blackhawk serpa for my 1911, kimber ultra carry for backup, also use a right hand version for my main carry. i just switched to these a few months ago after wearing out my uncle mikes holsters from 15 years of carry.

 

[NCIC105]

If you decide to go with a tuck-able holster for conceal try Cleveland's Holsters

 

[agrippakc]

Im a lefty and I use blackhawk serpa and galco shoulder rig with my 1911.

 

[cmhbob]

As a righty, I'm very happy with the Milt Sparks Watch Six. Pretty sure it's available for you.

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[Nightmare45]

Have Galco, Tauga and several prefer mine in leather left hand is not usually a problem.

 

[David Manley]

left hand

Im a lefty with a full size Kimber TLEII and I use the Crossbreed supertuck deluxe carried at the 8 o'clock position. It will take a couple of weeks to break the holster in and after that you WILL forget its even there! I have tried 4 different holsters and all different carry positions. Crossbreed at 8 o'clock puts the barrel tip pointing just above your left ass check and if you ever somehow did shoot it in the holster it would blow a hole thru your back pocket and not you hip or ass. Seriously, 2 weeks to break it in and carry at the 8 o'clock position. You will find that to be the most comfortable. Im 5'9 240lb and once you adjust the holster depth it will be perfect.

 

[David Manley]

i personally use a left hand blackhawk serpa for my 1911, kimber ultra carry for backup, also use a right hand version for my main carry. i just switched to these a few months ago after wearing out my uncle mikes holsters from 15 years of carry.

I agree! The only other holster that was comfortable for me was the 12.00 Uncle Mikes IWB holster.

 

[S&W645]

Have Galco, Tauga and several prefer mine in leather left hand is not usually a problem.

I'm a righty and use a Galco IWB in leather for EDC of my .45 Gov't Model 1911s. Galco also makes them for LH CC.

 

[Raider-3]

For me, I have to use a shoulder holster for a 1911. Its so big and heavy. I rarely carry mine. It pulls my pants down and is hard to conceal. I find smaller frams are easier

 

[mappow]

Manufacturer will have holsters. I use the Springfield OWB that came with the purchase of my 1911A1. It's comfortable and works. IS THE 1911 a bit huge and weighty....YEP. But I have the girth and clothing to cover. Shoulder holster could be the answer as well. Although I'm not strong on Lefty side issues.

 

[Iam2Taz]

6 oclock would be in the small of your back. Not good. I wear my crossbreed at what would be 8:30 for you. Conceals great and is easy to carry. However, as noted above, there are a ton of options. EVERYBODY makes a 1911 holster. Walk in to a local gun store and try a couple on with your gun.

 

[nodaywithout]

there are a ton of options. EVERYBODY makes a 1911 holster. Walk in to a local gun store and try a couple on with your gun.

My problem is everyone mikes a 1911 holster but not everyone makes a lefty nor a 5 inch. I have been to many
Gun shops and police supply stores in Tulsa county I tried on a crossbreed which was the only left handed 1911 holster in a store that had to offer other an a generic pancake iwb. I did get a generic iwb made by blackhawk and it will get me by for a bit.

 

[firelooker]

Amazing isn't it that you have all these holsters that cost so much more than Uncle Mikes yet Uncle Mikes does the job as well as any for less. I own like 4 of them including two shoulder holsters.

 

[SGB]

I can make you one, im me if you like. I use a heavy 8/9 oz drum dyed bullhide.

 

[mike1956]

Brommeland makes a great 1911 IWB holster in the Max-Con V. High Performance Concealment Systems for the Professional

 

[trrogers24]

Just purchased one from this guy and he has left hand holsters.
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