What is a good holster for 1911

[Unregistered]

I am looking for a belt holster for my 1911 for range use. My 1911 has a large front fiber-optic sight and enlarged slide and magazine releases. Is there a type or brand of holster that you would recommend?

 

[TDC]

This works well

http://www.alloccasionsandevents.com/images/garbage cans.jpg

I kid, I kid. It really depends on what you intend to do. If you compete then there are several options that are better suited to specific disciplines. If you just want to carry your gun at the range, pretty much anything that it will fit into will work. Obviously some work better than others. Price plays a role, there's not much desire to spend serious coin on a good holster if its only for range plinking.

Regardless of what you run, try and stick to brand name holsters. Thread on holsters(they thread onto your belt) are more secure than clip on or paddle style holsters. The belt itself is just as important. Buy a good gun belt if you're serious about using the holster. The level of retention is a blend of personal preference and intended role.

TDC

 

[Wolfstrack]

your plastic bins are good only for plastic ugly pistols...no place for a beauty like 1911 ...right?
http://www.alloccasionsandevents.com...age cans.jpg
I'm kidding too...!

BTW I'm using for my 1911's and SIG's leather holsters made by Gould & Goodrich, a good quality and very well made.

 

[Canuck44]

your plastic bins are good only for plastic ugly pistols...no place for a beauty like 1911 ...right?
http://www.alloccasionsandevents.com...age cans.jpg
I'm kidding too...!

Well kydex is certainly faster to draw from for the average shooter if you like playing IDPA or IPSC. Also relatively cheaper than a good leather holster. That said I do like leather.

Take Care

Bob

 

[barleyfeeder]

CompTac..

 

[chemo]

CRSpeed of course

 

[sunray]

Your club allow holsters? Not many allow 'em unless you're shooting one of the games.

 

[Broker]

Blade-Tech

Blade-Tech SRB (Sting Ray Belt Holster) IDPA Approved
Now our most popular holster comes with our new (Sting Ray) belt Attachment. This attachment is wider than our standard belt attachment, thus providing a more stable platform, also being wider it tends to pull the gun in closer to the body, aiding in concealment. With the SR loop this holster can be adjusted from Straight Drop, to FBI cant to muzzle forward with just your standard screwdriver.This Belt holster is interchangeable with our paddle, Tek-Lok, Drop and Offset loops. This holster comes with our new adjustable belt loop that has a shim that can be adjusted from 1 1/4 to 2 1/4 inch belts. IDPA Approved.

 

[Wendell]

My first choice in Kydex would be Comp-Tac.
http://www.comp-tac.com/

And in horsehide, either Kramer, Milt Sparks, or C. Rusty Sherrick.
http://www.kramerleather.com/home.cfm
http://www.miltsparks.com/
http://www.c-rusty.com/

 

[JohnnyMac]

Bob Mernickle is a great guy to deal with, relatively fast and relatively inexpensive.

http://www.mernickleholsters.com/