Petrol & Powder
Well-Known Member
I got completely out of the 1911 game many years ago but I drifted back into that scene (doesn't everyone?)
Back during the first go-around, I used a Milt Sparks Summer Special and a Bell Charter Oaks pancake holster to carry a Commander style 1911. All of that leather gear is now gone.
I'm probably never going to carry a 1911 again as an EDC or even an occasional concealed weapon BUT, I want some type of holster for my 1911 style pistols - just for the sake of having appropriate leather gear for the pistols.
So, I'm in that contemplating mode.
It needs to be leather (I'm just too damn old school for synthetic), it needs to be OWB (no inside the waistband rigs), Strongside only (no cross draw, S.O.B. or appendix carry).
I'm not sure about open top or thumb break?
I don't mind spending a little money to get ONE holster but I am opposed to buying two,... if that makes any sense.
Don Hume has been a good source for leather gear and always near the top of my list.
As a true East Coast Dweller, DeSantis is always on my list.
I like Mitch Rosen and their 5JR Thumb Break rig would be an acceptable option.
Milt Sparks is still a possibility
El Paso makes some good gear
Any Input ?
Back during the first go-around, I used a Milt Sparks Summer Special and a Bell Charter Oaks pancake holster to carry a Commander style 1911. All of that leather gear is now gone.
I'm probably never going to carry a 1911 again as an EDC or even an occasional concealed weapon BUT, I want some type of holster for my 1911 style pistols - just for the sake of having appropriate leather gear for the pistols.
So, I'm in that contemplating mode.
It needs to be leather (I'm just too damn old school for synthetic), it needs to be OWB (no inside the waistband rigs), Strongside only (no cross draw, S.O.B. or appendix carry).
I'm not sure about open top or thumb break?
I don't mind spending a little money to get ONE holster but I am opposed to buying two,... if that makes any sense.
Don Hume has been a good source for leather gear and always near the top of my list.
As a true East Coast Dweller, DeSantis is always on my list.
I like Mitch Rosen and their 5JR Thumb Break rig would be an acceptable option.
Milt Sparks is still a possibility
El Paso makes some good gear
Any Input ?