Iwb For 3" 1911 With Laser Grips

[jrvinny]

Has anyone made an IWB holster in the style of the attached picture for a compact 1911 with laser grips? Have a customer request and I'm trying to figure out the best solution.

Thanks in advance!

[Sixer]

I haven't made one for a compact 1911... but I have made a similar holster for a Glock 26 with crimson trace grips. I lowered the mouth of the holster so the top was just below the laser. You should still have plenty of gun to work with for tight retention.

[jrvinny]

I haven't made one for a compact 1911... but I have made a similar holster for a Glock 26 with crimson trace grips. I lowered the mouth of the holster so the top was just below the laser. You should still have plenty of gun to work with for tight retention.

I was looking at that option but with such a short barrel, making that side lower seems to make the holstered gun a bit top heavy. I was thinking of making a cut out in between the snaps to accommodate the laser. Do you have a photo of your G26 holster?

Thanks!

[Fredo]

Not IWB but I made this one a cpl of weeks ago. It fits the CT laser grips on the kimber ultra carry II. I added a wooden dowell when molding to set the grove for the lazer section of the grips. Owner of the kimber says it fits great. The gun is in Texas, I'm in So Cal so I was a bit worried but it all worked out.

Edited February 24, 2011 by Fredo

[jrvinny]

That's sharp Fredo. I wish I didn't have to deal with the snaps panel and it would be a lot easier. I've done half a dozen holsters for this customer and he really likes the IWB with the snap loops. I guess the bright side is he likes my work. I have an idea that I hope works well. I'll post photos when it's finished. Thanks for the example.

[Sixer]

This is one of the first few holsters I'd ever made... but maybe it will give you an idea.

Edit - I see what you mean, the laser grips on the 1911 will be farther forward on the gun... hmmmm?

Edited February 24, 2011 by Sixer

[Samuel]

I've never done Crimson Trace before. Would you just add some tape and a pencil where the Crimson Trace goes or is there dummy kit you can order from Crimson Trace you can attach to your blue gun?

[jrvinny]

I have the gun. The trick is the snap panel. I don't want to mold over the laser because that will rub against the belt more. I think I'm just going to make a cut out in the holster and snap panel where the laser goes. We'll see if it works.

[Bobby hdflame]

I have a Springfield 1911 Champion with Crimson Trace sights. Mine is full size, but I like the looks of your holster. Why don't you just make your leather holding the snaps a little wider and space the snaps far enough apart to get them out of the way of the laser? Then you could notch the leather just like you talked about....or maybe that IS how you were going to address the snap problem.

I'll be interested to see how you address this. I may make one for myself.

Bobby

[jrvinny]

Alright folks, here's what I came up with. As far as I can tell, it seems to be the best solution. It took a little figuring to get the notch to line up and take into account the height of the sight channel in the pattern. The customer loved it so I guess that counts as a success. Thanks for all your input. Let me know what you think.

Edited March 4, 2011 by jrvinny