Holster choice for 1911

[ironmanran]

I just bought my first 1911 a Kimber Grand Raptor. Now I need a holster for it. I open carry so conceal ability is not a requirement. What is everyone using to tote their pretty carry pieces?

 

[Double T]

I use a blackhawk serpa. Its great.

 

[LPMan59]

Kirkpatrick texas strongside ftw!

 

[J_Wales]

Galco Leather

 

[Sweetums]

I like the DeSantis Cocked & Locked. It's a nice OWB leather holster, that has a thumb break. You can carry your 1911 with the hammer back/safety on, and the thumb break engaged. Use a bit of the Galco holster lube/conditioner, and it's a super smooth draw.

I don't know about you, but for open carry, I prefer some method of retention. I've typically bought Galco holsters (and I have an open top for my 1911), but the Galco offering with a thumb break requires the hammer to be down.

Cocked & Locked Thumb Break Scabbard — DeSantis Holster

If you shop around, you can find it for about $50:

DeSantis Cocked & Locked Leather Thumb Break Scabbard NOW AVAILABLE!

 

[J_Wales]

I carry my 1911 cocked and locked in a Galco with the thumb break in place.

Do the same thing with my Browning HP.

Whatever holster you get, make sure it provides for cocked and lock...

 

[pute62]

I like the DeSantis Cocked & Locked. It's a nice OWB leather holster, that has a thumb break. You can carry your 1911 with the hammer back/safety on, and the thumb break engaged. Use a bit of the Galco holster lube/conditioner, and it's a super smooth draw.

I don't know about you, but for open carry, I prefer some method of retention. I've typically bought Galco holsters (and I have an open top for my 1911), but the Galco offering with a thumb break requires the hammer to be down.

Cocked & Locked Thumb Break Scabbard — DeSantis Holster

If you shop around, you can find it for about $50:

DeSantis Cocked & Locked Leather Thumb Break Scabbard NOW AVAILABLE!

Thanks for the links, just got a 1911 and will have one of these soon.

I really love a paddle holster and have a custom one that I had made many years ago. It's nice and easy to just slip on and you don't need a belt (if you wear tight pants) but has an open top with no retention. I'll definitely be buying the DeSantis cocked and locked. Along with guns,you can never have too many holsters.

 

[mrp010]

Galco COP and Galco Fletch are nice and have retention straps.

 

[derrickgoins]

I use a Garrett Industries Silent Thunder STX when I OC my 1911. It's got a Kydex body but it's lined in leather. Garrett does a really good job finishing their Kydex and the holster is adjustable for retention with screws on the front.

Most Concealable OWB Holster | Silent Thunder STX Kydex and Leather | Garrett Holsters

 

[dlbrown75]

I use a Garrett Industries Silent Thunder STX when I OC my 1911. It's got a Kydex body but it's lined in leather. Garrett does a really good job finishing their Kydex and the holster is adjustable for retention with screws on the front.

Most Concealable OWB Holster | Silent Thunder STX Kydex and Leather | Garrett Holsters

This is what Im going to buy for my colt officers model.

 

[Harleyrider_50]

Everday carry's a Para/P10.....in a Galco(avatar) Royal Guard in the pic,IWB,though....

Galco's my first choice on gunleather...although lot'a nice other ones,along with the DeSantis.....Don Hume.....Bianchi....and this dude....http://www.mitchrosen.com/
he ain' for the "faint of wallet"....

 

[Buckshot]

I use a blackhawk serpa. Its great.

+1 on Blackhawk

 

[Fordtough25]

Kirkpatrick texas strongside ftw!

Same here! I have a few others but once i got the Kirkpatrick I forgot about them!

 

[Double T]

I would not recommend a thumbreak on a 1911 style pistola. It is not needed if you properly care for and safety check the thing. Its also one more thing to have to keep away from the trigger when reholstering.

 

[Faine]

+1 on Blackhawk

Third!

 

[croy]

I love blackhawk holsters for the pure reason someone cant come up behind me and steal my gun. and another +1 for comfortability. I like tagua and stoner for leather holsters

 

[Sirshredalot]

I also carry my Colt in a Garrett industries Silent thunder.

Glad I got it...was worried Id hate the kydex but I really like it.

For leather Id go with Mernickle, milt sparks(if you wanna wait), or kirkpatrick.

All under $100.

God bless
-Shred

 

[squish]

Milt Sparks.....no substitutes...

 

[ironmanran]

thank you guys for all the feedback! although I think my decision just got harder... I had a blackhawk holster for a kahr cw45 that i carried but not too crazy about shoving my Kimber in that hard plastic case. The kydex wrapped in leather is a neat idea I'm just not sure thats the way I want to go. Probably going to stick with leather.

What are other peoples opinion on the thumb break/strap? YES or NO?

 

[wtfd661]

If you are OCing then nothing beats a Tucker Gunleather HF1 (as long as you don't mind the wait but well worth it, I have one for my Kimber Tactical Ultra II)

The HF1 Belt Holster