Pancake Holsters

[Jerry]

I've been looking at Pancake style holsters for my Para 7.45, full size 1911 style.

Any of you folks out there use such a holster?

If so, which manufacturer/model of holster?

Pros?/Cons?

Thanks.

Jerry

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[mkwerx]

I've been looking at Pancake style holsters for my Para 7.45, full size 1911 style.

Any of you folks out there use such a holster?

If so, which manufacturer/model of holster?

Pros?/Cons?

Thanks.

Jerry

Do you want leather or kydex?

For off-the-shelf leather, Galco has some nice options. I personally like the FLETCH. I've also had Bianchi and Kramer stuff. Preferred the Galco over both of those.

I'm much more of a kydex guy than leather though. If you go the plastic route and want name brand - it's hard to go wrong with a Raven Concealment rig, and they have both pancake wings, injection molded loops, and you can convert their stuff to IWB by removing the OWB loops and replacing with IWB soft loops by themselves, or an injection molded strut and soft loop combo thus allowing for a tucked in shirt.

 

[orygun]

I have a High Noon belt slider that I'd describe as a pancake holster. I prefer an IWB for concealment but use this holster for anything else. I really like having the gun high and tight to my body and this one works well. Mine has a thumb break which some may not like, but I'm sure you can get something very similar with out it.
For something easier to hide, I use Galco Summer Comfort and love it. The guy I bought it from didn't.
Test fit any holster you can before you pay for it...

 

[Sgt Nambu]

I have a Galco Cop 3 slot holster for my Sig P250 .45ACP! All leather, three belt slots for a lot of angle adjustment, top notch quality! Like the many other Galco holsters I own this one has been perfect! Very comfortable. SRG

 

[HiFi Magnetics]

Thread Resurrection...
I found this leather pancake holster with strap. Good news is they are in Beaverton OR. Anyone tried it?

• Precision stitching, lightweight (only 4 oz)
• Made from U.S. double shoulder 7 oz. weight cowhide.
• Holster will accept belts up to 1 3/4" width.
• Available in Black, Brown, Burgundy, and Saddle Tan.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Thread Resurrection...
I found this leather pancake holster with strap. Good news is they are in Beaverton OR. Anyone tried it?

• Precision stitching, lightweight (only 4 oz)
• Made from U.S. double shoulder 7 oz. weight cowhide.
• Holster will accept belts up to 1 3/4" width.
• Available in Black, Brown, Burgundy, and Saddle Tan.

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Probably not. That strap precludes a proper firing grip upon drawing so..

 

[WillametteWill]

Thread Resurrection...
I found this leather pancake holster with strap. Good news is they are in Beaverton OR. Anyone tried it?

• Precision stitching, lightweight (only 4 oz)
• Made from U.S. double shoulder 7 oz. weight cowhide.
• Holster will accept belts up to 1 3/4" width.
• Available in Black, Brown, Burgundy, and Saddle Tan.

They have some interesting items, but for a 1911 (from the OP) it looks like their holsters and not made for cocked and locked carry. The DeSantis 1CL is a good choice off the rack if you wish to use a holster with extra retention.

 

[HiFi Magnetics]

I thought I'd bring it up and depending on the purpose too. Its very rare on my end to pull a firearm since its not really the nature of my job. Its a in case protection and the last thing I dont want to do is accidentally drop a gun because its not secured.

They have some interesting items, but for a 1911 (from the OP) it looks like their holsters and not made for cocked and locked carry. The DeSantis 1CL is a good choice off the rack if you wish to use a holster with extra retention.

I was initially looking at the desantis. I need the one with the strap. But if I was going to use it in practice or quick draw, I'd go with kydex.

 

[oremike]

You might look at the 1791 gunleather holsters I've got one for my Sig p229 and like it.

Thumb Break Holster | Holsters | 1791 Gunleather

Learn why some people choose a thumb break holster to carry their weapons. Keyword: thumb break holster

1791gunleather.com

 

[HiFi Magnetics]

Looks like the one you showed are nice and seems like the leather is shaped.

 

[mpmax]

Look to the past…Roy Baker pancake holsters.

 

[orygun]

You might look at the 1791 gunleather holsters I've got one for my Sig p229 and like it.

Thumb Break Holster | Holsters | 1791 Gunleather

Learn why some people choose a thumb break holster to carry their weapons. Keyword: thumb break holster

1791gunleather.com

I just bought one of their holsters for my 686 and am pleased with the purchase.

 

[Ben B.]

Simply Rugged would be my choice. I have 2 of their revolver pancake, 3 slots for strong side or cross draw. I like open top for carry and range and IDPA. If open carry was my goal (it's not) I'd have a retention strap. For field carry, either open top under a coat or maybe a flap holster.

Cuda - Store - Simply Rugged Holsters

Cuda - Leather Concealed Carry Holster High ride pancake design for auto loaders, easily concealed Open top for easy draw and reholstering Can be worn IWB (w/our inside-the-waistband straps) or OWB Belt slots are 1.75" and can be worn on our Chesty Puller Straps Strong side or crossdraw...

www.simplyrugged.com

 

[Ben B.]

The BH1 from 1791 Gunleather looks good.

 

[DirectDrive]

This was one of the best deals around.
Full sweat shield and suede lined for around $50
Midway used to have them.

Ross Leather Pancake OWB Holster – Quality on the cheap

Let me start by saying I have a ton of holsters. I like to have 3 types of holster per weapon. An inside the waist band, outside the waist band, and a tactical/range type holster. I know that&#8217…

thetacticalinformer.wordpress.com

 

[HiFi Magnetics]

This was one of the best deals around.
Full sweat shield and suede lined for around $50
Midway used to have them.
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Ross Leather Pancake OWB Holster – Quality on the cheap

Let me start by saying I have a ton of holsters. I like to have 3 types of holster per weapon. An inside the waist band, outside the waist band, and a tactical/range type holster. I know that&#8217…

thetacticalinformer.wordpress.com

Beautiful lining and stitching. It seems like it makes a whole lot of difference if the holster is shaped inside with your firearm.. if that's correct?

 

[DirectDrive]

Beautiful lining and stitching. It seems like it makes a whole lot of difference if the holster is shaped inside with your firearm.. if that's correct?

Yes, the holster makers use a "blue gun" to shape some of their holsters to a particular gun model.
A blue gun is a plastic replica of an actual, to scale firearm.

ETA:
These handgun replicas are also used in self-defense training, hence the blue (or other) colors.

 

[nammac]

Like Milt Sparks Nexus for carrying a 1911, distributes the weight and makes it much more comfortable to carry…. Have a half draw full
Of unsuitable holsters for the 1911…

This is the horsehide and steer model with magnetic belt loop snaps, easy on, easy off, pretty much perspiration proof, horsehide is the material against the body. Tucks the 1911 in close to the body, upsize the t-shirt 1 size and your concealed carrying a 1911…

 

[OrPackrat]

I have a Triple K pancake holster for my 44mag, looking to get another but for my Beretta 92 clone...

I like the holster just fine, comfortable OWB...

 

[spookshack]

Uncle Mike's?