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The Annoyed Man wrote: ↑Fri Jul 07, 2023 10:47 pm Hopp Custom Leather makes some really really nice stuff too. I have a custom holster for an XDM45 that I bought from him 11 or 12 years ago.
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Thank you. Started the process for an IWB. I really like what I saw. For the OWB, the 1791 holster and mag carrier ride very nicely. Maybe a touch high but very comfortable. Very close to your irst recommendation. It takes a minute to stretch to where one can draw with any sense of smoothness. Took almost a week before I felt like I could use it reliably enough to wear it out.

powerboatr wrote: ↑Thu Jun 29, 2023 1:29 pm https://www.craftholsters.com/basket-we ... un-holster
this is what i have for my ronin 1911 45
it took about 6 weeks and was made near the war zone in a land far away near ukraine
some of his are made there and some are made in WA
it took 24 hrs or so to stretch it from shipping, but it fits perfect
craftmanship is superb imo
i also ordered new ones for my XD models
i am a svelte 6 3 at 245-250 lbs
i have a non basket weave to
https://www.craftholsters.com/leather-b ... elt-tunnel

You like the way the scabbard holster rides? Used to have one on my Sam Brown so I guess I've always viewed them as an OC option.

Excellent advice all. Thank you so much. I decided, since I don't have to wear black leather anymore, to get an entire rig from 1791. My gun belt is out of holes, I've lost some weight, and hopefully this will be adequate to get me to a point where I can invest a tad more. Start up with a new gun is expensive.

If you don't mind my asking, how're you built and how comfortable are your holsters?

jb2012 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:07 pm Good choice. My Sig 1911 has been the most reliable 1911 I've had, straight out of the box. Very accurate too.

What type of holster do you use?

I guess I could try on Colt Commander holsters and then commit. TAM, what kind of 1911 do you run.

The Annoyed Man wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 7:42 pm To this day, this is my favorite OWB holster for the 1911: CONCEALABLE BELT HOLSTER FOR AUTOS & REVOLVERS.


This is the feature that makes it so comfortable:


At $167.00, it’s not the cheapest holster, but it’s far from the most expensive, and they usually have them in stock.

That looks like the ticket. I noticed it doesn't have one specifically for the Sig 1911. The guy at the counter said it would fit a Commander holster and they do have a 4 1/4" holster. I like the way it fits against the hip. Does it hold its shape well?

jb2012 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:07 pm Good choice. My Sig 1911 has been the most reliable 1911 I've had, straight out of the box. Very accurate too.

I know, right? I couldn't believe it fell in my lap for an actually fair price. Plus no sales tax. The only drawback is it's one the government knows I have.

carlson1 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 26, 2023 5:14 pm I am as about as “large” as you can be and still walk. I have used TT Gunleather for over ten years. Tim has even made things special for me that he doesn’t carry. It is costly, but I have never wore one out. The one below is the one I ALWAYS order.

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That actually looks perfect.

I've carried an ugly but reliable Glock as my EDC for nigh on 30 years. I've had various platforms on or about my person since the late 70s. But the 1911, the pistol I qualified with in the Army and the first I carried with any regularity has always been my first love. I've been wanting to return to 1911 carry for a couple of years but haven't ever found one I wanted or while I had the money.

So, I made an expensive mistake while at Carswell Friday. I stopped at the BX to use the head and, of course, that involved walking by the gun counter. I came out with a Sig 4.2" 1911. Now I need help, from fat boys preferred, to select a holster. I started IWB with my Glock but it became a problem on my hip and lower back as it is much thicker than a 1911. I have been on a paddle holster for several years now but it too is uncomfortable.

So any recommendations for a fellow fat boy? I'll consider IWB if it's vouched for or OWB, though I'm not sure I want to do the paddle holster thing again. I do have a steel core gun belt but without a butt to speak of, the paddle holster tended to ply against my hip.

Thank you folks.