1911 Holster Recommendations Please!

[AlexPdHJ]

Hello GNers!

I have a Ruger SR 1911 and I want to do the holster course and my local range (PoCo). I am not really interested in IPSC, but it might be fun one day. Anyways, just looking for a good all around holster for my full size 1911. I am not interested in one of those tricked out competition IPSC holsters that are super adjustable or expensive. Cheers.

 

[yukoncoyote]

Google up Exodus Gunleather and give Carl a call. I just had one made for my Sig 1911 and it is a work of art. No frills, no plastic all handmade and gourgeous.

 

[skoal]

Soley canadian makes one of the best holsters around
Order from cts or get in touch with tim (rollie100) on here.

 

[PitBull1973]

^^^^ bought 3 off him great holsters

 

[Still alive]

If you are looking for a concealment style holster in leather, Alessi, Galco, Milt Sparks and Safariland/Bianchi are good choices.
In Kydex, look for Solely Canadian, Bladetech and, if you are adventurous, Blackhawk Serpa!

 

[enefgee]

Solely Canadian, or Raven.

 

[JR Hartman]

I strongly recommend the Comp-Tac Minotaur Gladiator. its a hybrid leather/kydex holster with adjustments for retention. I really like both of mine. It fits very tight against the body and is very comfortable. very well built and solid.

I have one for my SR9, but I also have one for my SR1911, and its really great.

 

[fastex]

Solely Canadian !!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[LouF]

Soley canadian makes one of the best holsters around
Order from ctc or get in touch with tim (rollie100) on here.

 

[Can-down]

For a non competition range holster the Yaqui belt holster are small, and can be used with more then one style of semi auto pistol in case you have other pistols.

 

[BlackWatch]

What are the best holsters that will not scratch or wear the pistol?

 

[crackerbarrel2]

What are the best holsters that will not scratch or wear the pistol?

I don't think they exist..I think they all will cause some wear eventually..

 

[Viper26]

I don't think they exist..

Nope

 

[misanthropist]

For a kydex pancake I think Solely Canadian is as good as any and better than some.

Personally I think a 1911 belongs in leather. I have used and continue to use the following:

Alessi
Mitch Rosen
Milt Sparks
JRC
5shot

Not that I wouldn't try others as well but that's what most of my stuff wears or has worn in the past.

 

[enefgee]

Leather, unless it's rough out, like a Summer Special, is harder on a gun's finish than Kydex - besides, it's a gun not a woman, a well worn gun is a beautiful thing

 

[gwhysow]

Just got a Safariland 6378 (I believe of Amazon) for $26. Great paddle/belt holster (kydex) and a retention system that is easier than pie. Have plenty of high-ticket holsters (Bladetech, Comptac, etc), but this one has me pretty peachy.