Isn't that an oxymoron, using comfortable and small in the same sentence as full size 1911?

Just kidding. Not everyone can carry like Thomas Magnum. They are out there, should not be too difficult to find one to suit your needs.

 

Not everyone can carry like Thomas Magnum.

Didn't Magnum, the original, carry SOB with the top of the slide up? I always thought that was a more comfortable draw.

 

I carried SOB, in a Galco. Very comfortable, and reasonable.

 

I have the same holster, very comfortable to carry a FS gun in.

 

It's not my thing, and most will recommend against SOB holsters. However, there are several knowledgeable folks on the forum who have said they carry that way under certain circumstances.

Here are some makers I'm aware of...

High Noon Bottom Line - Extreme Duty Belt Holster - High Noon Holsters

Ted Blocker COB (Center Back Gun Draw)

Black Hills Middle of Back Holster - MOB Holster - BH89

I'm not sure it is specifically an SOB holster, but Bullard's Bodyguard has a bunch of cant Bodyguard Holster

 

It's not my thing, and most will recommend against SOB holsters. However, there are several knowledgeable folks on the forum who have said they carry that way under certain circumstances.

I too "will recommend against SOB holsters." I've heard of too many painful, debilitating injuries arising from falls while wearing them.

Under what "certain circumstances" will those "knowledgeable folks" carry this way?

 

I carry SOB, let the haters be damned but I find a better way to go is a regular left hand holster between 5/6:00

 

Being right-handed, I carry 4:30-5:00 position because I have been blessed with a hunch in my back that makes concealing a holstered weapon very easy in that position.
The largest gun I can comfortably carry is my K-frame snubby in an OWB holster at my normal position. Anything larger makes sitting uncomfortable.
When the 1911 is carried, it is carried at 3:00 in an OWB holster.
Concealing it is a little tricky depending on the weather, but my permit does allow open carry. Living in Marylandistan, open carry tends to attract Karen's and Ken's that cannot keep from loosing their s**t at such a sight. Even cops in uniform get harassed by them on occasion.

 

Check 1791 website as they have a 4 way that may work fir ya and cheap enough for a try, then put it in your holster box along with the rest. Join the club!

 

I have a DeSantis I'm quite happy with.

 

Small of back works right until someone or some ice puts you on your back. When that happens you will not be a fan on S.O.B. carry. There are much better options.

 

Oh, so people don't fall on their 3:00 side ?

 

Kirkpatrick Small of Back OWB Holster - Model 508

The OWB "Small of Back" holster provides comfort and concealment. It is designed to be carried in the small of back. Order yours online today!

kirkpatrickleather.com

 

I've been using one of these for an officer model 1911.

Cook holsters

 

I thought I wanted to try SOB once upone a younger day. A friend of wiser years, handed me a stapler and showed me how to tuck it behind the belt where a 1911 would ride - I did. He then promptly pushed me down on my rumpus.. I never tried SOB again. I do sometimes let a Mitch Rosen ARG drift to the 4 o'clock slot, but that's as far back as I want. Besides, I don't bend like I once did.

 

I cannot recommend SOB carry.

Knew a female detective once who always carried this way (Glock 23), took a bad fall in a jail salle port coming in, screwed up her back to the point where she retired on disability.

Face it, one is more likely to be physically assaulted that get in a gun fight. When you go hands-on, and you go to the ground -- and you will go to the ground -- good luck if you've got a brick attached to your lumbar vertebrae.

 

SOB is appropriately named

 

I used a Galco SOB on occasion a few years back and as far as SOB holsters go it is a quality holster and was comfortable while standing or walking.

I've since stop wearing a SOB for many of the reasons noted above.

 

I like SOB holsters. They make it really easy to conceal carry larger pistols. They're comfortable and are really good for sitting in a car. If tou need to draw your pistol, you simply reach back and grab the pistol. It's easy even with the seat belt engaged. I used to wear the Galco SOB. But, the one thing that I didn't like was that there was no snap, just tension. I like open top holster without a snap if the holster is vertical. I've worn Blade Tech Eclipse holsters (no snap) on/off duty and into retirement (over 37 years) and never had any issues.

More recently, I started buying holsters from Craft Holsters. I noticed that they offer a SOB holster and they will even add a thumb snap if you request it. I ordered several with a thumb snap for several of my guns. I like them, especially with the thumb snap for added security in a horizontal holster. Their price is $89.

Link to Craft Holster SOB holster

 

More recently, I started buying holsters from Craft Holsters. I noticed that they offer a SOB holster and they will even add a thumb snap if you request it. I ordered several with a thumb snap for several of my guns. I like them, especially with the thumb snap for added security in a horizontal holster. Their price is $89.

Link to Craft Holster SOB holster

I have one of their SOB holsters for the RIA BBR. It's very well made and the fit is good. I don't use it anymore after considering some of the posts here, and on other forums.
Also tried one of their OWB holsters for the same gun, but it would depress the mag release while wearing it. After several emails back and forth, they eventually made a refund on it and told me to keep the holster. I kinda felt bad because shipping it back to them (Europe) would cost more than the holster, iirc.

My go-to holsters are Urban Carry Lock Leather. Their retention system is the shiz and customer service is top-notch.
Very well made, imo.

LockLeather Series

Urban Carry's LockLeather Series: Secure leather IWB & OWB holsters with innovative retention. Shop now for reliable carry!

urbancarryholsters.com

 

Having a gun positioned against my spine never appealed to me for the injury concerns posted by prior members.

It is also not as comfortable when seated....for me, at least.

It is also much slower to draw from.....for me, at least. Bad shoulder issues.

I carry in an IWB position that allows comfort when sitting or standing and doesn't require making adjustments in between. Also easier to draw.

 

@DubfromGa @Old Dog

There's very little I agree with on this site so I'll just chalk this up as another one of those.

I'll continue to "do me" and you do you.

 

@DubfromGa @Old Dog

There's very little I agree with on this site so I'll just chalk this up as another one of those.

I'll continue to "do me" and you do you.

Was there anything at all in my posts that suggested that you should do otherwise ?


I stated my own experiences and rationale on the matter.

 

I have been convinced, SOB is not a good carry position.
Thanks for all the honest responses.

 

I carried 1911s and Browning Mark IIIs in an Andy Arratoonian (Horseshoe Leather) Small of the Back holster when doing protective service duty. It conceals very well under a suit or casual clothing (standing or walking) but is a terrible option for sitting in cars or aircraft. Motorola radios are (or were back then) bulky, and nullify any concealment benefit of the SOB.

Andy's age and health helped him decide to scale back -- I don't know if he still makes them.

 

where ever you choose to carry your piece, can you physically defend that location? what if someone comes up behind you? if i was going to attack someone i'd would do anything but face to face. how do carnivores feed themselves? direct confrontation has lower odds for success. dogs hunt in packs, cats with the exception of lions hunt solo. birds have the ultimate attack plan-death from above. in self defense, we are the prey, the attacker is the predator. sob is asking for irreparable back damage.

 

back in the 90's there were statistics generated about this. that is when most pd's got away from sob. so apparently you have information that was not available to pd's and insurance co's?

 

When I got my first CCW in 1992, I bought an SOB leather holster for my S&W revolver like the television detectives. The first time I carried was to dinner at a steakhouse with my wife. The hostess took us to a booth with high back wooden back rests. I sat down and felt a sharp pain in my lower spine and heard a loud thunk. That was my first "good idea that didn't work out" holster in the like new holster box.

 

People will carry as they like or is comfortable, I have carried SOB since I purchased my first 1911 in the 80s, full size stainless steel and disappeared in the small of the back. In 2005 broke my back in a work accident and during recovery while speaking with my ortho Dr I mentioned my method of carry and if it would be a problem? He said in order to cause injury with a semi auto and your lower back you would have to fall on the edge of something to force the gun into your back otherwise it's a flat surface on a flat surface, the same is not true with a revolver as the curved nature of the cylinder would lead itself to injury.

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I tried one, it was uncomfortable & inaccessible sitting. One day I sat in a metal folding chair wearing it, when I stood up the chair came with me. Even though I was wearing a vest, the chair hooked on the butt of the gun & came up with me. They aren’t for me!