1911 holster preferences?

[mjn]

I am about to pick up a new Kimber Ultra CDP ll with laser. Just thought I'd ask those that carry a 1911 this size what your favorite concealed carry holster is..

Thinkin outside the pants, and I think I'd like it to be a clip-to-the-belt/pants holster... but I want it to be secure..

Has anyone tried the Galco Yaqui paddle holster? I appears to be what I'm lookin for.. as long as it secures my new Kimber well...

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[TMACK]

I carried my ultra carry II in this paddle...
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I have a spare listed on this forum in black for 75 bucks. That's a steal and a great carry holster.
Just my 2 cents and a little advertising

 

[gtivan]

Ted Blocker. Local and a nice product.

 

[iamme]

Milt Spraks VM2 /thread

 

[SnackCracker]

Milt Sparks VM2 /thread

+1 Definitely!

 

[mjn]

The VM 2 appears to be an inside the pants holster.. I'm kind of chunky guy. Don't think an inside the waisband holster would be comfy for me.
I like the ability to remove the holster without messing with my belt, hence the paddle style question..

Has anyone used a Galco paddle? They offer two models for the 3" 1911; the Speed paddle and the Yaqui paddle..

 

[TMACK]

Like I mentioned above, the CCP (concealed carry paddle) Galco paddle carries nicely. Galco actually has a good amount of paddle holsters for a 3" 1911. The CCP, M4X matrix, Paddle lite, yaqui, and the speed. The Yaqui is nice but, your slide will wear where it rubs because it is not covered. The CCP will prevent this and give you a more comfortable fit. Not trying to sell you mine, just trying to help you out. I've tried tons of holsters for my 3" 1911. The 2 I swear by are the crossbreed supertuck IWB, and the Galco CCP paddle...

 

[EMP9596]

One of my favorites: Accomodates all my 1911 Springers from the EMP to Longslide.

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[1911er]

I use A Bianchi 105 size 14

 

[Cougfan2]

If you're looking for OWB holsters, I like the idea of paddle holsters, but I haven't found a one of them that would work for me unless I kept my belt uncomfortably tight. The OWB holsters I have tried have worked well for a full size 1911, albeit for a 4 1/4" or 5" 1911, not a 3" 1911 (I'm not a fan of shorter than 4 1/4" 1911's).

I have a Milt Sparks Axiom OWB holster that has snap on flaps:

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I like this holster, but if I had thought about it I would have ordered it for a 5" 1911 and used it for both my DW CBOB and my 5" 1911's.

I also have a Kirkpartick Leather Texas Strong Side holster that I like, but I don't use it much as it doesn't hold the pistol as close to my body as I like.

Concealable holster for gun and accesories - Texas Strong Side TSS

My favorite OWB 1911 holster is from a small holster maker in TX; Adams Leather works. Here is a link to his web site and a pic of my favorite 1911 in his Avenger style holster. He does this part time, but does really quality work.

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[samuelm16]

Amazon.com: Galco Professional Law Enforcement Paddle Holster, Right Hand, Tan - Colt 5in 1911 PLE212: Sports & Outdoors

i have this but i dont wear the paddle inside my pants, i really like it it works really well

 

[Ghostmaker]

I am about to pick up a new Kimber Ultra CDP ll with laser. Just thought I'd ask those that carry a 1911 this size what your favorite concealed carry holster is..

Thinkin outside the pants, and I think I'd like it to be a clip-to-the-belt/pants holster... but I want it to be secure..

Has anyone tried the Galco Yaqui paddle holster? I appears to be what I'm lookin for.. as long as it secures my new Kimber well...

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If you take an inexpensive "inside the pants" holster and wear it clipped over an exterior belt wearing it "outside the pants", but inside the belt, it secures the heavy 1911's to your hip to where it feels comfortable and will not flip, as 1911's are butt heavy loaded, and tend to want to droop out and back. Fat nylon holsters are too bulky and hard to conceal. wearing the mag holders on the opposite side evens out the weight. the molded fit holsters are good, but you have to wear it near your back to keep it inconspicuous.

 

[MarkAd]

Cross breed seconds, great holsters i go one for 1/2 price. Nothing wrong with it except maybe a bit or brass shining on the back side.

 

[PuddleMonkey]

Galco all the way