1911 OWB

[Heinz]

I am a fan of the Lobo Gun Leather combat classic. Simply rugged and El Paso Saddlery are also top drawer in my experience. And Bamabiker on this forum makes a great 45 auto holster

 

[minconrevo]

DeSantis Avenger rides higher than some and is straight up draw. Quality cowhide with a tension device. Midway has these in stock at a good price.

The Avenger pattern is an old classic that is still relevant today. Good for everyday carry, with easy concealment. Works as a range/base competition holster.

Newer renditions have more leather left and right in the elongated belt tabs, making them a bit more bulky. Maybe more comfy, however I've never had a problem with an Avenger on a proper stout belt.

 

[LEO918]

Picked up another gently used Avenger holster recently marked Dillon Leather. Presumably sold by Dillon Precision in Scottsdale, AZ.

 

[S&W Fan]

Palmetto Leatherworks if you're still looking. Great holsters, great company.

 

[Mainsail]

This is my Lobo pancake made by that Lobo guy.

I don't think you can get much better.

 

[Darkenfast]

Got this for about $50 in December at a big box store. 1791 BH1. MSRP on their site has gone up to $59. Available in various colors. It passed my "upside-down-shake-test" and is very comfortable.

 

[MSgt G]

One of my favorite makers. HF1 Belt Holster - Tucker Gunleather Store

 

[Oldsalt66]

Try Ritchie Gun Leather for OWB.

Belt speed Scabbard - Product Details

Vertical speed scabbard (vss) - Product Details

Or Galco.

Combat Master Belt Holster

 

[SuperMan]

Have several DeSantis Speed Scabbards for both semis and revolvers....

The one for 1911s is excellent open top with screw adjustable draw tension...pulls in high and tight.

The DeSantis Mini Scabbard rides just a little lower and also has the tension screw for security without a strap or thumbreak.

Available in black or brown and can be found for about $80...no 6 month wait...

When I carry the Commander OWB I use the Speed Scabbard....


...also OP...did you ever decide on a gun???




Bob

 

[ladder13]

Desantis is usually the first I look at. Often found on sale/closeout for even better deals.

 

[cmansguns]

Full size/compact 45 acp or 9 mm?

For full size 1911's US GI (my Ithaca 1943), S&W Model 745, Glock 21 Gen 4, 45 acp I prefer my Galco Fl 212, ride high there is a cant, needs stiff (Galco for me) belt. OK for Concealed with a minimal print.

For the smaller guns I like the SafariLand GLS (Grip Lock System), secure, rides high on Galco stiff belt holds any of the large frame 45's as well as the S&W M&P Compact 2.0, 39-2 and other 9mms.

Comfortable in car or walking, medium printing.

 

[SixgunFife]

With the caveat of “this ain’t for everybody” haha (of course, few quailty holsters are, anyway, right?)

Milt Sparks will (I believe - they still did within the last couple of years) still craft by-request their “Roadrunner”‘model, aka their “old-style 60TK” for a short list of pistols. They offer a high-riding 60TK as a cataloged item, but the Roadrunner was, for me, the better OWB choice for a 1911. It rides high with a strong forward cant. Comfortable and concealable. If they made them for more than just 1911s I’d have one for every handgun I own.

 

[Puller]

Based on several recommendations from Faulkner about custom made holsters I've reached out to Nixon Leather in Alliance, Nebraska and he's currently making me a holster to my personal preference at about the same price I'd pay for a Galco production holster.

Here's a OWB for a 5" 1911 he recently made accented with a Nicotene Warthog inlay and Mahogany speckled airbrush finish!

 

[sotexas]

Needing recommendations for a slim profile 1911 OWB holster. Lost a bunch of weight and IWB is no longer comfortable.

I like my We the People Leather Independence but use a Yaqui Slide (with sweat shield) type the most.

 

[Nanuk]

Simply Rugged. Carried a 1911 on a horse, dirt bike, and ATV. Totally secure and out of the way on the ranch for 20 years.

Which simply rugged? They have several models.

 

[francoisallais]

I solved the matter by doing homemade Holster for my 1911 Springfield Mil-Spec

 

[Baxter6551]

Many have recommended the Askins Avenger style and I concur. Mine is from Kramer. They call their model the vertical scabbard. Their regular belt slide is excellent too. Pricy and there is a wait as mentioned but well worth it in my opinion. The Sparks Roadrunner is awesome too. I thought discontinued but maybe special order ? And Rosen (shown with Sig) is excellent too. And as noted above you can’t go wrong with DeSantis speed scabbard if you want to save on cost.

 

[45Smashemflat]

Big fan of Ken Null leather. Bench made in Ga out of horsehide.

 

[Malpasowildlifer]

Milt Sparks 55Bn or High Noon Holster's Slide Guard

 

[Faulkner]

Nixon Leather has been doing all my holster work for a few years now. Custom work doesn't happen over night, but his backlog waits have never been unreasonable. He has a FB page with lots of images of his work.