Leather, IWB holsters - where to find?

[Perd Hapley]

I am looking for a leather, IWB holster for a Govt.-sized 1911. Price range is (hopefully) not too far north of $50. I really want to stay under $100.

Features:

• All leather (Well, obviously there will be metal somewhere. But I'm not looking for a Crossbreed-style holster.)
• IWB
• Leather belt loops, on either side of the gun, not on top of it. Like this:

• Some leather between me and the top of the slide, as on the above.
• I don't have a holster right now, so no long turn-around times (nothing over a month, say).

I may just get the HEB model in the picture; the prices look good. Not sure what his current turn-around is.

[charby]

Look on ebay

[Perd Hapley]

Thanks. No luck. 

[BobR]

Are you left handed or right handed? If left, I can loan you a Milt Sparks VM2 until you decide on what you want to purchase. Since 99% of my carry is open carry, I don't use it much.

bob

[Perd Hapley]

Right-handed.

Thanks.

[charby]

Thanks. No luck. 

Keep looking, sometimes it takes a while to find what you want. DeSantis makes a similar holster of what you have posted.

[RoadKingLarry]

I use a Bianchi model I got from Midway for my 1911s.
Not quite what you have pictured but it works for me. I've the same model for my J frames.
http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=3S

[roo_ster]

http://monicakuehnleather.blogspot.com/

HBE proprietor has flaked in the past and I no longer trust him to deliver. (Writes the owner of a well-worn COM holster).

The VM2 design/clone is likely the absolute best for packing a GM sized 1911 IWB.

[cordex]

http://www.kirkpatrickleather.com/iwb-holsters/hidden-defense-86

Put a little lock-tite on the screws that hold the belt loops on, though.

[lee n. field]

http://monicakuehnleather.blogspot.com/

"Orders closed"

HBE proprietor has flaked in the past and I no longer trust him to deliver. (Writes the owner of a well-worn COM holster).

I remember that.  Post divorce depression, IRRC.

[SADShooter]

http://www.concealco.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=ACL&Category_Code=051IWB

I don't own one, but I've read positive reviews of AKJ Concealco, and the prices seem reasonable.

[BlueStarLizzard]

The one I got Dad for christmas was a Blackhawk. It was in your price range and he's pretty happy with it.

[Brad Johnson]

Masters Holsters.  Good quality.  Decent price.

Brad

[Perd Hapley]

http://www.concealco.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=ACL&Category_Code=051IWB

I don't own one, but I've read positive reviews of AKJ Concealco, and the prices seem reasonable.

Well, shucks. Looks like he's got months-long turn-around time, due to health issues. 

Masters Holsters.  Good quality.  Decent price.

Brad

Not finding anything. 

[Northwoods]

I have had an HBE holster (IWB) for my Sig P245 for something like 5 or 6 years now.  I really like it, and so far it's holding up very well.  Before I sold it to fund my 9.3x62mm hunting rifle I had a .44mag Redhawk that I got a pancake (OWB) holster from HBE for.  That holster was so comfy I barely knew I even had that heavy gun on my hip.  Got both of those before Eric had his "issues".  

[Brad Johnson]

Not finding anything. 

JBPholsters.com

Brad

[Marnoot]

I have had an HBE holster (IWB) for my Sig P245 for something like 5 or 6 years now.  I really like it, and so far it's holding up very well.  Before I sold it to fund my 9.3x62mm hunting rifle I had a .44mag Redhawk that I got a pancake (OWB) holster from HBE for.  That holster was so comfy I barely knew I even had that heavy gun on my hip.  Got both of those before Eric had his "issues".  

HBE makes good stuff. When I had my CZ P-01, it happily resided in a HBE holster. He makes good stuff at a good price but, as sumpnz alluded to, I'd inquire on more trafficked forums how happy people are currently with turnaround time, responsiveness, etc. before placing an order.

[Perd Hapley]

C5 looks good.

http://shop.c5leather.com/product.sc?productId=4&categoryId=1

[Waitone]

Here's a mega list of holster makers
http://www.alumbankweb.com/cc-riglinks.php

If you want decent leather cheap and fast, give a look toward Donhume.com

[Hawkmoon]

Here ya go:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/montezuma-inside-the-pants-holster.aspx?a=938904

http://www.donhume.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=65_5&products_id=36

[Boomhauer]

Go with C5 Leather. http://www.c5leather.com/

I have a Montana XLT holster for my M&P from him and it's very good work...plus I have a mag holder from him that's also good.

[GigaBuist]

I, too, have an HBE COM (for a Glock 23) that I got before the issues started.

So comfortable I've slept on it.  Seriously.  At a rest stop going from MI to FL -- I slept in Georgia on the darned thing with the gun in it.

[Tim L]

I've read some good reviews for Lobo gun leather in the past, may give them a call when I have some extra money.  http://lobogunleather.com/5_iwb_belt_loop_style

[Perd Hapley]

Thanks. I had seen that Lobo holster a few days ago. Between that one and the C5, I'm leaning toward the C5, along with this belt from Zlogonje Gunleathers.

[Perd Hapley]

Just ordered this one from C5. Thanks for the input. 

http://shop.c5leather.com/product.sc?productId=4&categoryId=1