1911 IWB suggestions

[Guest Mugster]

Starting to look around for a 1911 IWB holster. Would need it for a full size 1911. If a sigarms 1911 with the fat slide would fit, that would be a bonus.

I prefer leather but would look at anything. Prefer a retention strap blocking the hammer, but I could probably live without it. Prefer strong side carry. Would like to hear a little something about the difference between tilted forward and vertical holster orientation...what do you prefer and why?

[BrandonTN]

I like my Milt Sparks Summer Special...It ran around $70 shipped from Brownell's and they have them in stock.

[Guest EasilyObsessed]

MTAC from Comp-tac. Half kydex and half leather. I would probably stay away from a retention strap on a IWB holster. I would thing that would be overly difficult to deal with with the gun already in your waistband,

[Guest FroggyOne2]

Milt Sparks Summer Special

[Guest Mugster]

MTAC from Comp-tac. Half kydex and half leather. I would probably stay away from a retention strap on a IWB holster. I would thing that would be overly difficult to deal with with the gun already in your waistband,

I honestly don't know, I've never tried to lug one around like this. Cutting it off wouldn't take much though, if it proved unmanageable.

[Guest Mugster]

2 votes for milt sparks, probably worth looking at.

Anyone ever try something like this. It is not IWB but the belt is over it:

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterPG3.asp?ProductID=649&GunID=28

[Guest utarch00]

+1 for the MTAC. That is the one I am going to get for my incoming 1911.

[GhstFace38]

www.peterscustomholsters.com

[Guest sermon8r]

MTAC from Comp-tac. Half kydex and half leather. I would probably stay away from a retention strap on a IWB holster. I would thing that would be overly difficult to deal with with the gun already in your waistband,

the most comfortable IWB ive tried to date.

6'4" 340#

[Punisher84]

Just my opinion mind you, but a retention strap will get you killed unless you practice alot with it. It's not necessary on most holsters with a tight leather or kydex fit. Unless you really have to worry about exposing your firearm to someone alot,if you're not in law enforcement you shouldn't, a retention strap only hinders your draw. Especially on an IWB holster.

[Guest Mugster]

More votes for the MTAC, looks like an interesting holster.

[Guest Mugster]

Just my opinion mind you, but a retention strap will get you killed unless you practice alot with it. It's not necessary on most holsters with a tight leather or kydex fit. Unless you really have to worry about exposing your firearm to someone alot,if you're not in law enforcement you shouldn't, a retention strap only hinders your draw. Especially on an IWB holster.

Opinion noted. I'm still open to a holster with a strap however. A strapless holster is also on the table. It appears most modern IWB's do not have that option.

[Guest dwrd]

+1 for the MTAC. I currently carry my Glock 23 in one, and as funds allow, will be purchasing one for my 1911.

[Guest CleanSeries80]

milt sparks versa max II

[Guest jam]

I use the alessi pch (milt sparks summer carry) or a milt sparks vm2. If I may also make one recommendation You need to probably contact the manufacturers your interested in becuase I thought I remember reading somewhere that the rail on the sig was different from other railed 1911's(not sure).

[Guest betobeto]

Go with a Crossbreed ITWB Hoster.

[Guest atomemphis]

Comptac, Rafters, Tuckers.

[TGO David]

milt sparks versa max II

I'm with this guy.

I have both the MTAC and the Versa Max 2. The VM2 is much more comfortable than the MTAC with my 1911.

[Guest grimel]

This is what you will really do. If you don't have friends who will let you borrow a holster, you'll buy a half dozen or so before you find the holster that works for YOU. I know a Milt Sparks SS works better for me than the comptec what evers. The Milt Sparks Ex-Companion works well FOR ME. In fact, just about all the Summer Special knock offs work. I'm yet to find an OWB holster that is comfortable.

[bwswanson]

milt sparks versa max II

+3 It is a great holster.

[Guest Mugster]

+3 It is a great holster.

I believe I'll wind up ordering this one. It's going to be a long wait.

[Guest CleanSeries80]

excellent choice. check out www.andrewsleather.com he has some really neat stuff

[TGO David]

I believe I'll wind up ordering this one. It's going to be a long wait.

If you can stomach the "convenience fee" you can find them on eBay for about $75-100 over retail cost with immediate shipping. Or you may luck into one if you watch the For Sale areas on big forums like Glocktalk, 1911.org, etc.