Hey all.
I have never carried my HP and I want to start. I’ve been looking and trying to figure out what type and brand of holster would be good to go with. I like both types, IWB and OWB.
When I carry my Commander IWB I like it at about 4 o’clock with a cant. Seems easier to grab and draw and more comfortable. I could carry with little cant too. Having a cant angle on an IWB holster is not mandatory. I guess the ideal situation would be to find a decent adjustable cant holster.
I also like OWB, but since it’s now getting warm and will be short sleeve weather very soon, these big autos are hard to hide effectively under light clothing. I’ve got some button up shirts that would work though, I think.
I’ve wondered about how comfy a Crossdraw OWB would be. Since I’m a bit overweight I don’t know how it would feel. Anyone have any experience trying this method??
As for brands...I don’t know where to start. There’s so darned many to choose from. I can’t spend $100 on a rig and sadly that eliminates some of the gorgeous holsters I’d love to have like Privateer. Lord have mercy that man has a gift for holster making.
Would you all mind giving me some tips, suggestions and advice on this topic to speed this journey along a bit? I also don’t mind buying USED gear as long as it’s still decent. Are there some lower cost brands that would be a nice pick? What about Kydex? Anyone carry in a Kydex holster? What about those leather lined Kydex rigs? They look awfully nice but ive never seen it handled one in person.
LAST QUESTION...are holsters for a full size or commander 1911 usable with a Hi Power? I think I recall reading some posts a long while back where someone was saying that a hi power will fit just fine and be secured well in a 1911 holster. True or no?
Any additional information you care to share would be really appreciated. Any deals or bargains on holsters would also really be great. Heck, if you’ve got something that might work for me lying around in your “Holster drawer” that you wouldn’t mind helping out a fellow member with, let me know and maybe we can get together on a deal.
Thank you all very much for your help and advice. I really appreciate it.
larry
I have never carried my HP and I want to start. I’ve been looking and trying to figure out what type and brand of holster would be good to go with. I like both types, IWB and OWB.
When I carry my Commander IWB I like it at about 4 o’clock with a cant. Seems easier to grab and draw and more comfortable. I could carry with little cant too. Having a cant angle on an IWB holster is not mandatory. I guess the ideal situation would be to find a decent adjustable cant holster.
I also like OWB, but since it’s now getting warm and will be short sleeve weather very soon, these big autos are hard to hide effectively under light clothing. I’ve got some button up shirts that would work though, I think.
I’ve wondered about how comfy a Crossdraw OWB would be. Since I’m a bit overweight I don’t know how it would feel. Anyone have any experience trying this method??
As for brands...I don’t know where to start. There’s so darned many to choose from. I can’t spend $100 on a rig and sadly that eliminates some of the gorgeous holsters I’d love to have like Privateer. Lord have mercy that man has a gift for holster making.
Would you all mind giving me some tips, suggestions and advice on this topic to speed this journey along a bit? I also don’t mind buying USED gear as long as it’s still decent. Are there some lower cost brands that would be a nice pick? What about Kydex? Anyone carry in a Kydex holster? What about those leather lined Kydex rigs? They look awfully nice but ive never seen it handled one in person.
LAST QUESTION...are holsters for a full size or commander 1911 usable with a Hi Power? I think I recall reading some posts a long while back where someone was saying that a hi power will fit just fine and be secured well in a 1911 holster. True or no?
Any additional information you care to share would be really appreciated. Any deals or bargains on holsters would also really be great. Heck, if you’ve got something that might work for me lying around in your “Holster drawer” that you wouldn’t mind helping out a fellow member with, let me know and maybe we can get together on a deal.
Thank you all very much for your help and advice. I really appreciate it.
larry
