[fencer1960]

I'm looking for a good kydex concealment holster for a 1911, inside the waistband or belt model. I've got nothing against leather but I can't swing the price right now. (I'm saving up). I've been using the Matrix, from Galco, and it's pretty good, but I'd like opinions on other options.

 

[Guest]

Unless your looking at Uncle Mike's, Fobus or a few others that aren't really Kydex but injection molded plastic, there isn't a real big difference in price between leather and Kydex at least from what I have seen.

 

[DMF]

Blade-Tech, Comp-Tac, and Fist are the names that come to mind for kydex holsters.

 

[Bulldog Six]

I've had good design and performance, plus superb customer service from Comp-Tac.

 

[fencer1960]

Thanks for your suggestions. Have any of you gentlemen heard of a company named G-Code? If so, have you an opinion on their product?

 

[joszx67]

Kydex

G-Code, Comp tac, Talon Tactical, Sidearmor, and Bladetech are all great. I use the Bladetech IWB with two snaps for carry and a Bladetech OWB Paddle for range. By far the Bladetech is the best and I've hunted to find the best Kydex. All others like Galco, Uncle Mikes and Fobus are injection molded plastic like MarkW said. The higher end kydex holsters are manufactured by molding sheets of Kydex material. Now if you are looking a tactical leg holster, Safariland 6004 is the way to go......IMO.

Good luck and regards,
Joseph

 

[madecov]

I've had excellent results with Comp-Tac
I don't own any Blade-Tech but I have seen them and they are pretty nice also.
I don't think you can go wrong with either brand.

 

[White Spider]

Hmmmm....? You posted "Best" Kydex? Good Kydex costs $ too. If you value and practice draw speed try Cen-Dex.

www.cen-dex.com

 

[fencer1960]

Hmmmm....? You posted "Best" Kydex? Good Kydex costs $ too. If you value and practice draw speed try Cen-Dex.

www.cen-dex.com

You guys are right, there isn't a lot of difference in price between good Kydex and leather. I had lumped the injection moulded plastic holsters in with Kydex. The Galco I'm using now is IMP. My last leather holster was a Milt Sparks Executive companion, and I eventually want to get a Versa Max II. Now, there is a pretty substantial price difference between the good kydex that has been recommended and the VM II.
I'd like to thank all of you for responding, I've gotten lots of good options from your posts.

 

[DeltaWhiskey]

I have Cen-dex, Bladetech and G-Code holsters. The only gripe I have with any of them is that the G-Code mag holder I have doesn't really work that well. It holds the mags but is hard to adjust the tension of the holder.

 

[P7]

In my opinion, you should choose what you what want based on performance and comfort...since price is an issue, check the for sale area, you will find something for the 1911 pretty easily at a good discount....

 

[cr420]

Another plug for CenDex, definitely top of the heap, and I have ones made by most of the big names

 

[EX CATM]

comp-tac

 

[degmon]

Kydex

Comp-Tac or Tucker. I think Comp-Tac supplies Tucker with kydex for "The Answer" IWB.

Dennis

 

[RRPD1]

comp-tac and bladetech are both excellent holsters....cen-dex is on my list to try next.

 

[SUPERMAN .45]

I've been using Uncle Mike's belt holster, for the past 4 years for my 1911 and my Glock.This holster are good for long time use for duty or everyday carry.

 

[gunfighter45]

I've used Blade Tech for sometime with good results. They also have excellent customer service.

 

[magilla gorilla]

Comp-tac. I won't use anything else. Not a comment on the others product but a strong endorsement of the guys at Comp-tac.

 

[dapolice1]

I really like all the sidearmor IWB holsters I have. I wuld never buy a FObus, but do have a Bladetech that I just bought. The Bladetech seems to be a decent unit, but I have not used it much.

 

[CoCop]

Cen-Dex makes great gear. Best customer service in the business.
I love my Taylor Nighthawk.