Posted: 5/25/2006 4:23:53 PM EDT
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Anyone here in the HTF tried one of these or know someone who has? It's a Kydex and Leather mix obviously. I'm curious to know your thoughts. |
LOOKS neat, probably pretty comfortable....I still swear by the Kramer. |
The customer comments on the web site lead me to believe that this IWB Holster walks on water.  $125.00 |
Check HERE $70 
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I've researched Kramer. However my 1911-A1 has a rail on the bottom that makes finding a holster almost impossible. The one I posted is form fitted per your firearm or so I gather by their web site. |
Well that is a horse of a different color. Having the same issue finding a decent holster for my M9. |
Oddly enough I'm currently using a Kydex Glock 26 holster at the moment. It works and it secures the weapon nicely. But I really want a leather back for comfort and to keep the top portion of the weapon from digging into my back. |
NO shit....WOW Kramer Handgun Leather P.O. Box 112154 Tacoma, WA 98411 USA |
Pass. Not fond of the plastic holsters. Now that I know Kramer is local.... I'll see what they got to offer. It's not urgent as I probably won't carry it. I'll probably end up with a thigh rig for those snactical situations anyways. |
To be honest looks like a POS. I still like in my 1911 in the waist band on my right ass cheek without a holster pistol butt forward. I'll show you some time, its so comfortable I'll forget it there most of the time. I can conceal in 100 degree weather with just a tee-shirt out. |
+1 on that. I like mine a bit on the high side-- it used to be called a Threepersons rig, after Border Patrolman and Texas Ranger Tom Threepersons. I've carried full-sized 1911s like that for thirty years and never felt the need to "improve" either the piece or the ride. |
Function is the main purpose of a good holster for me. Being able to draw and re-holster with one hand is my main concern. The manufacturer was very helpful and responded almost immediately to my emails which was a plus as far as I am concerned. He also said if I am unhappy with it I am free to return it within 30 days. |
There you go... We all like the holsters we like because they get the job done and they are comfortable. Even though I'd not have gone with that particular holster, as I don't like kydex for a concealment holster. I'll be interested to see this holster and hear how it's working or not working out. At least GMW is starting off with what should be a quality holster instead of some nylon $7 gunshow special. I have Kramer leather and it's just DAMN GREAT! Milt Sparks makes some stuff I like too, as do Mitch Rosen, Lou Allesi, and Mernickle. As my budget allows I plan to order from all of them. |
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Plastic holsters are for plastic guns. Why someone would put a beautiful 1911 in a peice of tupperware and strap it to their waiste is beyond me. If you want a good IWB for a 1911 on the cheap, get a Milt Sparks Summer Special. If you want a great IWB for a 1911, get a Lou Alessi rig (he has a couple that really work well). If you want to spend a bunch of money on an average holster, get a Mitch Rosen. If you want a holster that will last 1000 years, instead of just a single lifetime, and don't mind it takes a good 18months to break it in, get the Kramer. And, if you're going to get a Kramer, buy one of their seconds at WAC. Most of the time, I can't tell why they're seconds, until Gary shows me the slight color variation in the leather. This is something that doesn't bother me one bit in a IWB, or any other holster for that matter. Tacoma has Tactical Tailor, Kramer, and BladeTech local. Support of any of these companies is good business to me. |
All of those companies told me that they don't carry a holster that will fit my 1911 with a rail. The fastest turn around time for a custom job from any of them was between 12-18 weeks. So I opted for one that was 3 to 4 weeks based on the need for a holster. I do plan on retrofitting the design a bit by adding a suede lining to protect the finish of my weapon. I would love to buy local if at all possible but most of the local companies right now are making holsters for the military which is why the time frame was 12-18 weeks for a custom job. I hope it turns out to be a good rig but if not I'll return it and look elsewhere. |
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I understand your problem, but personally wouldn't compromise my carry mode. Carrying a gun in public is one of the biggest responsibilities we have towards others as citizens on a day to day basis. I personally believe that doing so well is then just as important. My choice in carry gear is bases on this principle, I carry a really good gun in a really good holster that conceals it all, just in case I might actually need it. I've absolutely no need for a rail on my carry gun. I carry a Surefire clipped in my pocket. I find that I use my Surefire a few times a day, but I have yet a need to pull out my gun. I'm glad that I carry both, but I don't want them attached. I bet the guy at the pawn shop would shit his pants if I pulled out my gun just to be able to shine some light on his dirty goods just to check out a serial number. |
Agreed. The rail really serves no purpose for me other than to allow me to attach a light when I want to. I do not ever under any circumstance plan on carrying this weapon with the light attached. The reason I bought the weapon with the light rail is because of the weapon itself. They had the version without it and it was almost just as much. But it also had plain grips and only one mag. So for a few bucks more I got a light and two mags and grips that I liked. |