1911 Holster recomendations...Please help

[Kumora]

Ok So I carry a 1911 as my EDC. 5 inch R1 Enhanced. I carry it in a Blackhawk holster (I know thats the first problem) Its usually pretty comfortable but the problem I have is when I drive it is super uncomfortable.

I have decided I want to invest in a quality holster and was wondering what you guys would recommend? Im interested in shoulder holsters. I would prefer outside of the waistband, but not opposed to inside. I just want something that is comfortable. I open carry about 50% of the time.

[Sgt.K]

Ok So I carry a 1911 as my EDC. 5 inch R1 Enhanced. I carry it in a Blackhawk holster (I know thats the first problem) Its usually pretty comfortable but the problem I have is when I drive it is super uncomfortable.

I have decided I want to invest in a quality holster and was wondering what you guys would recommend? Im interested in shoulder holsters. I would prefer outside of the waistband, but not opposed to inside. I just want something that is comfortable. I open carry about 50% of the time.

My EDC is a 5" 1911. My EDC holster is a hand made (my hands, thank you) supertuck clone/variant worn IWB around 3:00-3:30. I am fortunate enough that it rides between the seat belt latch and the seat-back bolster when driving, allowing me not only to carry it there but to draw while buckled in.

As for a shoulder holster - I have been happy with my Miami Classic II when taking week-long trips in the passenger seat, where the door interferes with my standard carry.

My 2¢
YMMV
etc...

ETA: My EDC is tuckable. I tuck my shirt over it at the office, behind it everywhere else.

[Bang]

I can remember when cars had room in them. Three in the front. Imagine that? They were called six-passenger sedans. Until the government pushed by do-gooders got rid of that stuff.

[Greywolf]

As someone who has been carrying 1911s for almost 20 years, my opinion is that there is no good way to carry a full-size 1911 when driving. For that reason, I mostly carry an Officers ACP or a smaller (subcompact) 1911 model with a 3" barrel and a shorter grip. IWB isn't comfortable for me, so I wear an OWB holster at about the 3:30 position on my right side.

Some folks suggest a crossdraw hosler for driving, but I don't see how that can work with a seatbelt.

[IronButt]

I tried one of the nice Safariland shoulder rigs, but didn't like it, so it got sold.

As for IWB, I never liked carrying that way either. I'm 6', 180 lbs & there's not a lot of "padding" on my hips, so sticking a holster & big gun inside my waistband & cinching it down tight with a belt was never comfortable, and I've tried just about all of them. The only IWB holster I have left is a Milt Sparks Summer Special & it's not too bad.

I use a Raven Concealment Phantom to carry my 1911's & Glocks. They've been working fine for me for years. If it doesn't feel right when I'm driving, I'll just move the holster to a more comfortable position.

[Bang]

Sometimes just pulling the gun from its holster and placing it somewhere in the driver's area solves it.

[chp1911]

Have a look a Sam Andrews Custom Leather in Alacula Fla. I have been using his leather holsters for over 20 years and am more than satisfied Andrews Leather Catalog


www.andrewsleather.com

[olletsocmit]

I absoluty like g-code holsters!

[Streetglider08]

Check out Stirn holsters. I have one of his IWB holsters. It's hybrid style but all leather. I use it for my ruger commanded and it is comfortable.

[IrocGuns]

comfort has a huge amount to do with your build. Especially in a seated position. I found that the old fobus rotoholster mounted on a shoulder rig was very comfortable with a glock 17. IWB I have to wear the holster at about 4:00 or further back and it is comfortable seated but it is relatively hard to get to in the car. If you're thin then crossdraw may be a good option in a car. Also consider a vehicle mounted holster, and use that while driving.