RWP Report post Posted January 30, 2011 well i made my first gun purchase yesterday ( Taurus PT-1911) and its supposed to be at the gun store by ohh monday or tuesday at the latest needless to say its gonna be a LONG wait! and i've already been tinkering with some holster ideas in my head so expect some in short order! and hey gimme some inspiration post some pics of your favorite 1911 holsters you've made! (yay gun and leather porn xD ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCKNIVES Report post Posted January 30, 2011 The 1911 is one of my favorite guns to holster and can cover alot of genre's even CAS .Dave here's a few of mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lobo Report post Posted January 30, 2011 I think you will be pleased with the PT1911. I have spoken with several owners and all seem to be very happy with that model. My avatar photo shows my daily carry rig for the Kimber Custom CDP .45 pistol. This is my Enhanced Pancake model with single mag pouch on my B8 two-layer tapered belt with a fancy stitching pattern. This is the most comfortable and concealable holster I have ever used, especially for the larger handguns. This design is a little tricky to make, utilizing welted-seam construction in the fore-and-aft wings (a third layer of leather between the inner and outer holster panels). Patterning of each piece is critical, and location of stitch-lines can be a challenge. The welts add significantly to the strength and rigidity of the finished holster, permitting the highest practical ride on the belt. The welts permit very close forming to the handgun profile, a natural sight channel is created that permits the front sight to enter and exit the holster with little or no contact with the leather, and tunnel-style loops provide enhanced comfort in use. The ride is quite high and close to the body. The uninterrupted smooth outer shell allows the cover garment to glide over the holstered handgun without snagging. This design was developed in 2009 and announced on January 1, 2010. Since that time the Enhanced Pancake model has accounted for over 40% of all new orders, and has been adopted for standard-issue equipment by a European country's national investigation agency (contract provisions prevent me from naming the agency in advertising, but I'll take bragging rights anyway). Those wishing to make holsters for their own use may do so, of course. For those offering designs based on this approach, I would suggest that an acknowledgement of the source would be appropriate. "Enhanced Pancake" is a copyrighted trade name of Lobo Gun Leather, CoryCo LLC, so that terminology should not be used for marketing purposes. Best regards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katsass Report post Posted January 31, 2011 well i made my first gun purchase yesterday ( Taurus PT-1911) and its supposed to be at the gun store by ohh monday or tuesday at the latest needless to say its gonna be a LONG wait! and i've already been tinkering with some holster ideas in my head so expect some in short order! and hey gimme some inspiration post some pics of your favorite 1911 holsters you've made! (yay gun and leather porn xD ) Here's a rig I built a while ago for a customer that uses it in 'steel challenge' competition.........he's happy with it. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tac Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Here are a couple examples of holsters I've made for my favorite model of handgun... -Tac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RWP Report post Posted January 31, 2011 thanks guys i appreciate the responses! and lobo as for the welted design, i've never really tried that on anything so i guess the key is to practice practice practice till i get good results huh? lol by the way tac, how did you get the texturing on that holster in your first pic? i've never seen that before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregintenn Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marine mp Report post Posted February 1, 2011 RWP, Tac's first holster appears to be "full quill orstritch", if I'm not mistaken. All of them-thar holsters, belts and accessories look to be most excellent workmanship in the first degree. Semper-fi MIke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrashInBlack Report post Posted February 5, 2011 I also own a Taurus PT1911 and have nothing but praise for it. Here's the best holster I've made for it so far... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dickf Report post Posted February 7, 2011 Nothing like the 1911 platform for some serious work and fun times at the range. Here's my daily companion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tac Report post Posted February 7, 2011 thanks guys i appreciate the responses! and lobo as for the welted design, i've never really tried that on anything so i guess the key is to practice practice practice till i get good results huh? lol by the way tac, how did you get the texturing on that holster in your first pic? i've never seen that before RWP... that is Ostrich skin that I laminated to 7-8 oz. veg tan (rough side to rough side) with contact cement, then stitched up. The inside of the holster is smooth and the outside has the ostrich texture. The ostrich skin is very thin (2-3 oz if I had to guess) and came already tanned that color. I like it. My customer liked the holster so much, he came back for a double mag pouch and a light/baton case in the same format, in order to have a matching set. Good luck with your new gun and please post a picture of your choice in gun-hide... -Tac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RWP Report post Posted February 7, 2011 oh i'll make sure to as soon as i can get it! the nasty weather has but a bit of a delay on the delivery but im hoping for it either tomorrow or wednesday! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasJack Report post Posted February 9, 2011 The Taurus 1911 is a very fine pistol and I think you'll be well pleased with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big O Report post Posted February 9, 2011 I bought a Taurus PT1911 as soon as they came out, while they were still offering the "teaser" prices.... I've put a couple thousand rounds through it so far, and the only problem I've had is that the slide stop sheared off on the inside at about the 500-round mark. I replaced it with a Wilson Combat one, and haven't had another problem since. Can't wait for them to make a Commander version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
