cgleathercraft Report post Posted December 5, 2014 I visited a gun shop that just opened up near my hometown and I inquired about them selling some leather. They were very receptive and said they would like to carry slings and holsters. They get the most requests for holsters fitting glocks and 1911s. I know I can get most glocks covered with just a couple blue guns but am having trouble locating a generic one for the 1911s. I've read a couple of other threads here that state one manufacturer will make their firearm just a smidge bigger or smaller than another and this causes an issue with retention (either too much or too little). Anyone have a suggestion? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) I have a 1911 5" holster mold from Bunkhouse tools and it works just fine for most 1911 5". However there are some such as Sigs and Kimbers that have there own quircks. However most of the ones trying to be 1911 look alikes will be close enough to being the same. I have made holsters for Rock Island, STI, Norinco and a couple of others without any problem. Edited December 5, 2014 by camano ridge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paramedic04 Report post Posted December 16, 2014 I'm using the Blackhawk Demonstrator 5" 1911 for my 1911 holsters ($20 compared to $45 for Ring's Blue Gun). It has a rail on it, but I've found that when I wet mold the holsters, most of the retention is from molding around the trigger well, making the rail a moot point. I've also used it to make several holsters for Kimbers and Springfield models without issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted December 16, 2014 I have three blue gun 1911's, . . . full size, commander, and pip-squeek size. Which ever is needed is the one I use. Of all I have ever done, . . . my worst one was a Springfield, . . . I was told it was an older model "loaded", . . . stainless steel, full size, single sided safety. The slide was just enough bigger that it simply would not fit anything else I had, . . . But it was the worst. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Cent Report post Posted December 16, 2014 Paramadic04, might want to check Black Hawk's website. Says they go for $39.99. Don't know about shipping. Interesting to find out that there is a dealer for them about 25 minutes from the house. Amazon has them for $39.95 marked down to $27.95. Free shipping if you buy two ($35.00) http://blackhawk.com/Products/Holsters-Duty-Gear/Holsters/Accessories/Demo-Guns/Demonstrator-Replica-Guns.aspx http://www.amazon.com/BLACK-HAWK-INC-44DG19-Demonstrator/dp/B004T0WILQ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted December 16, 2014 When I buy Blackhawks I buy them from LA Police Gear their price is always 24.95 http://www.lapolicegear.com/bldegun.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cgleathercraft Report post Posted December 19, 2014 Thanks for the suggestions! Planning on making a purchase of several molds soon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
