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DieselDood
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Post subject: 1911 Holster advise Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:49 pm |
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Alrighty guys.... I'm still runnin around with my Springfield Loaded Champion 1911.
I'm currently carrying it in a cheap, strong side holster. I normally carry SOB, and I will probably continue to do so, but I'd like more options.
My "good" holster is a K&D Holsters Cochese Defender, IWB/OWB. Yes I/O because it can be set up with the clips on either side. The problem is.... my build. The Cochese Defender as an OWB, strong side holster is OK, but it litterally covers me from my wallet to over my front pocket. I only wear a 32'' waist pant, and I NEED a belt with them.
So, since my 1911 is my only carry gun, what holster is easy to conceal, comfortable to wear, but will fit my scrawny waist? IWB or OWB, I'd prefer OWB for a strong side because of my pointy hips.
Is this something that I may have to visit Srigs and maybe have custom built?
Thanks guys!
_________________ Springfield 1911A1 Loaded Champion
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lance22
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:48 pm |
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I hereby prescribe a doughnut every morning, a chocolate shake every night, and plenty of Italian pasta.
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Srigs
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Post subject: Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:07 pm |
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Of my line the Quick Change and Double Clip are my favorites for IWB holsters.
The Quick Change would work well because of the thinner profile of the holster for a full size 1911 IMHO but the Dbl Clip works well for large guns and spreads out the weight and makes it stable.
Hope this helps.
_________________ Srigs
Side Guard Holsters
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K-Man
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 2:06 am |
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I'd suggest taking a look at our Maverick Defender then. I'm smaller than you, and that's my favorite holster. It's also an IWB/OWB type of holster. It's compact without a lot of extra leather. It's adjustable with respect to the cant - you can wear it from the sob area around to a cross-draw.
The belt I'm wearing is an old single layer belt. When worn with a true gun belt, there's no "sag" on the part of the belt.
_________________ www.kdholsters.com
U.S. Navy (Retired)
May we always have the freedom to pursue our dreams.
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mostlylawabidingcitizen
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:41 am |
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Kman - Please define 'our' and list a cost - Nice looking holster.
found the 'our'
But not a price and seems not too many vendors - can you point some out?
Mostly-
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JDR
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:31 pm |
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_________________ "To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them." George Mason
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DieselDood
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 4:54 pm |
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That's maybe slightly smaller than the holster I have now. That holster doesn't fit around my hip very well.
_________________ Springfield 1911A1 Loaded Champion
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JDR
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 6:39 pm |
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I wear it at the 5:00 position. I own two. They are the most comfortable holsters I've ever owned (and I've owned a bunch).
To each, his own.....
[edit to add] Oh, and it's tuckable as well.
_________________ "To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them." George Mason
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DieselDood
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:20 pm |
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JDR wrote: I wear it at the 5:00 position. I own two. They are the most comfortable holsters I've ever owned (and I've owned a bunch). To each, his own..... [edit to add] Oh, and it's tuckable as well.
Believe me the holser I have
http://www.kdholsters.com/iwb-defend.php
is quite comfortable. I just can't bring it around that far without it making a DRASTIC flex and additional force on my hip that leaves my hip sore.
_________________ Springfield 1911A1 Loaded Champion
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JDR
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:03 pm |
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DieselDood wrote: JDR wrote: I wear it at the 5:00 position. I own two. They are the most comfortable holsters I've ever owned (and I've owned a bunch). To each, his own..... [edit to add] Oh, and it's tuckable as well. Believe me the holser I have http://www.kdholsters.com/iwb-defend.phpis quite comfortable. I just can't bring it around that far without it making a DRASTIC flex and additional force on my hip that leaves my hip sore.
Are you wearing your holster at the 3:00 position?
(The Tucker holster is very flexible. )
_________________ "To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them." George Mason
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DieselDood
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Post subject: Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:34 pm |
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Either 6 o'clock or 3 is what I'm trying for. Anything between 6 and 3 becomes uncomfortable.
I wish my digital camera worked....I'd take a couple pictures of the way they sit, and the problems I'm having....
I can't go 3-5 because of my pointy hip bone, everything IWB seems to dig in. No big deal right...just go OWB. BUT I need the concealment.
_________________ Springfield 1911A1 Loaded Champion
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JDR
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:50 am |
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How about this one?
_________________ "To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them." George Mason
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lance22
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:13 pm |
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JDR wrote: How about this one?
Looks like somebody stole the hammer off of that 1911!
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plblark
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:02 pm |
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Cabelas in Rogers had a couple SOB Right handed holsters on the rack this afternoon when I was there.
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JoeH
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:26 pm |
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lance22 wrote: Looks like somebody stole the hammer off of that 1911!
Looks like an LDA to me.
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