What holster for heavy guy & full size 1911.

[brown10]

Well, I've gone full circle, again. I've carried everything from light weight J Frames to 3" .45 1911, back down to a .380 P238, up to a 9mm P938. Now I want to go back up to my full size Colt National Match .45. Funny how I feel fine with the smaller stuff until things feel kind of "weird" around; then I always want my .45.

I could use some ideas for carrying a full size 1911 concealed. I'm a heavy guy, 5-10 260 Lbs. I think I would feel best right now with that & one of the others as a bug.

Thanks!

 

[Alnamvet68]

This one....Galco Combat Master...

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[Old Unk]

Galco slide, high and tight.

"Simplicity is the essence of good taste" - wait, that was a sign on a beauty shop..still might apply here. Have more than a few 1911 holsters...all work for me.

Best.

 

[USFireman]

Love my Crossbreed Holster for my 1911. I'm 6'1" and 240.


- Michael
FDNY 343
John 15:13

 

[Springfeildkid585]

depends on what you find comfortable. I wear mine at 3 o'clock owd with a leather jacket to cover it.

 

[Squarebutt]

Start with a good belt. Otherwise even the best holster will sag and pull yer britches down.

 

[novalty]

Andrews Leather's MacDaniel II.

R Grizzle Leather City Slicker.

 

[Bob L]

Best Holster for a 1911

For an IWB, I like the Tucker Answer (many other similar holsters are now on the market). I use the same holster to carry my officers, compact commander and full size 1911's.

 

[t-bird]

Six foot, two forty, the crossbreed holster works for me.

 

[Hapworth]

More information needed.

You looking to carry outside the waistband or inside? Appendix, crossdraw, strong side, lower back or shoulder?

 

[CatFanInTn]

Take a look at Foxx Holsters. They provide excellent products at a great price.

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[brown10]

I'm probably gonna half to stay with OWB strong side. Maybe a better belt will help if any of you have a suggestion. Here's what I have had for years. Both are Bianchi.

 

[Old Unk]

Galco Contour, The Beltman and Wilderness belts - ALL with stiffeners - all have served me well... for years. Wear high and tight - 6'2", 230# and old.

Best.

 

[jimmyj]

Crossdraw.
contact Ray at "[email protected]" (a Forum Member)

 

[Springfeildkid585]

I'm probably gonna half to stay with OWB strong side. Maybe a better belt will help if any of you have a suggestion. Here's what I have had for years. Both are Bianchi.

I use a safariland buckless belt. It's the sturdiest belt I own, I would use the buckled version, but I found the buckless at a garage sale for cheap.

 

[gunnut44]

Check out DM Bullard leather, beautiful custom leather and has some in stock for quick delivery,

 

[DR505]

Here's my rig from TT Gunleather (Tim Thurner) and my Wilson CQB:

And my duty rig:

 

[Malpasowildlifer]

High Noon Holsters Slideguard

or

Milt Sparks 55 BN

I have one of each for my Combat Commander and a slide guard for my Sig P220. Both are excellent and sturdy holsters. Belts from either outfit are superb as well.

 

[feralmerril]

At 6ft 1" and a little over three spins I qualify. This holster is a ALFONSO that I must have bought 40 years or so ago. It has a butt back and muzzel forward style. It feels and rides good. I just hardly ever use it as I am more into revolvers and retired now. The son is still in business.

 

[C.S.63]

Any of the sweet rigs previously posted along with a set of suspenders!
"Just do not ask why I know about the suspenders"?