Holsters....lets see them
 

Post pics of your favorite holsters or at least a link to it. I'm in the market for a leather one, preferably OWB. Just would like to see what the Cotep crowd runs with. Waiting on Lane to get back up and running, really would like one of his "Cotep" units!

I don't have pics of my own holsters uploaded to post easily, but links I can do.

For the rare times I carry OWB, usually at the range, I use a Gunsite Omega from Davis Leather. It has a simple, classic look that I love and it's very comfortable, but it doesn't snug tight enough to my body to conceal real well.

http://davisleathercompany.com/conce...gunsite-omega/

I normally carry IWB. My everyday holster is a Milt Sparks Nexus. If I could only keep one, this would be it, hands down. It has horsehide backing, and 25 degree cant that snugs the gun in close and hides it extremely well, at least for me, under an untucked polo shirt. It rides lower in the waistband than a lot of IWBs, which I like, and it fastens with magnetic closures rather than snaps. The magnets are awesome: easy on and easy off. The only thing that sucks is the 10 to 12 week wait. To me, it's worth the wait.

http://www.miltsparks.com/

Good luck on the holster hunt.

I have a couple leather OWB for my 1911, but I really like my Panther I have for mine :D


http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/...pss3ytsqux.jpg

Here you are Caleb, a Custom Holster made by a Dungeon Rat aka Lane just scroll down to see the finished product:

http://www.cotep.org/forum/showthread.php?t=595&page=6




Clyde

My RIA TCM 22 Mid Size that I carry daily in my DeSantis holster.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...psfb81a0ab.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps270457bb.jpg

My full size 2011 Tactical also in a DeSantis holster.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...psb2c330e0.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...ps308117b4.jpg

My RIA Compact in a COTEP holster from Lane.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...20120121_3.jpg

My RIA Mid Size in another COTEP holster from Lane.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...20111113_2.jpg

My Colt Delta Elite in yet another COTEP holster from Lane.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...20111113_1.jpg

As I sit here eating fresh morel mushrooms, I carry my dw in a iwb Nick Mathews.

http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3f751375.jpg

It's a Kramer.

My custom IWB "Preacher" from Lane at Lasco Leather. Covers my Dan Wesson CCO very nicely.

http://i1100.photobucket.com/albums/...a/P1020639.jpg

I too have this holster from lane and its a bute! Only difference is mine is the right hand not like this one!

Great pics and great holsters, thanks everyone. Keep'em coming! I' really liking Lane's, till then I'm undecided.

If Lane isn't about to get up and running any time soon check out Andrews Leather. I have one of his for my Ruger snubbie.. Excellent quality...

http://www.andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm

My wife would be very jealous of the morels. She loves them. We can't get them fresh in South Florida.

They are great. I just had more for lunch.

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Here's a few holsters I've made:

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...psf32a96fd.jpg

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6c4537bb.jpg

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...psc1e1af08.jpg

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7ab1192c.jpg

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...pse676ab3a.jpg

Not all are for 1911s:

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...pse9047010.jpg

And a couple for my screen name gun:

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...psec2d8d78.jpg

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...ps47d04a13.jpg

Paul

Beautiful holsters Paul!

Pm in bound.

Thanks Caleb! PM back at ya!

Paul

I have a Nick Matthews for my Beretta and my 1911 Government models.
Sadly, Nick has informed me that he is no longer making holsters....
Even asked if he'd be willing to do one more order for an extra cost!
Sadly, he declined.
(If he had agreed, I would have ordered 4 holsters to be well stocked!)

As far as OWB, I carry my BHP in a Stoner Paddle Holster.

http://stonerholsters.com/Concealed-...paddle-holster

I'm liking the option of easy on, easy off without undoing your belt. Does this holster snug the pistol up close to the body with a good belt? Or does it push the back end outward?

http://www.cotep.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7320

look no further

That's nice but, I think I like the full slide covered.

It's snug as far as I can tell... Not snug tight like an IWB holster, mind you...
I also have an Avenger style from Galco for my Ruger SR1911 and the Stoner is about the same "snugness".

Sounds good thanks. I like the paddle styles, it's just difficult to find one that conceals well. I can go with the Panther like Zuki has but, prefer a leather one for this pistol.

http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/s...ayne/001-1.jpg

Randy Warren
www.rdwarrenleather.com

Got to add another plug for Panther, here are a couple of the many I have.

http://i.imgur.com/iFqCCurl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/aa0bSfvl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Y84lyxXl.jpg

Another Randy Warren holster of mine:

http://i569.photobucket.com/albums/s...kpayne/001.jpg

Randy Warren
www.rdwarrenleather.com

My Panther Concealment holsters:



http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...y.jpg~original

http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...z.jpg~original

http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...o.jpg~original

http://i922.photobucket.com/albums/a...f.jpg~original

-scott

Ryan grizzle does top notch work! http://www.rgrizzleleather.com


http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps675d34cb.jpg


http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/y...ps5c9872b3.jpg

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/y...psda0c581a.jpg

http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/y...psc9d93dac.jpg

Caleb, you have not mentioned what you plan to carry but I have more holsters than pistols. This one is new, unused except for this picture. Made by one of the talented folks familiar to us all. It is 1911 4.25" right hand, FBI cant, snap on and off and if it fits your needs I would be more than happy to put it in a box headed your way. Consider it a thank you for the KOTEP experience, my friend. You know the drill. I'm in and an address. Dennis

http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0a0429cf.jpg

Holsters....lets see them
 

All these holsters and no pink? Sheesh! [emoji2]

These are courtesy of Panther Concealment. They also did my pink knife sheath. My OWB (not pictured) is the original pink panther. My pride and joy.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...c1e3a13932.jpg

I also have a Little Bear. Although I rarely carry OWB. It's typically my pink panther IWB. Gun belt also courtesy of Little Bear.
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...1188f1d8c1.jpg

I have more holsters than I have shoes. I found what works for me and stick with it.


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Here is the one a friend of mine made who lives in Ohio:

Cross draw with FBI cant and double mag holder:

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/h...psgdrowlbo.jpg



Clyde

Is that what I think it is!!!!?

Get your head out of the gutter, pig. I'm talking about that plastic paperweight in those holsters. :p

I have Even more respect for you Sir, carrying those awesome underated CZ's!

Wow, that's nice!

Can't go wrong with that, my friend.

Beautiful Zane, nice grips as well.

Dennis, that is super generous of you and I will accept your offer. Beautiful holster, Sir.

Honestly, I had forgotten about this thread. I had bought a cheaper (I know, first mistake) leather holster and did not like it so, I called up Panther. I am currently EDC'ing a STI officer size but, I also have a CCO size (almost.. 4") STI that will carry nicely in that holster.

I can't speak enough good things about Panther for kydex, great product with even better CS. But, for IWB carry...the plastic irritates my hip bone after a few hours. I would have to carry in the 4:30-5 O'clock position, which is a stretch for me to properly draw. So, lately it has been OWB carry only and with summer approaching, that's not going to well with a t-shirt (for me).

You are very welcome, Caleb. This Nightengale Leather holster has needed a job for awhile now. PM your address. My mail man says the earth is a skosh vague but with a hint of two he can get the job done. :D

funny Pm inbound.

Wow that Pony is a nice guy. That is one good looking holster.

Some I made .
http://s245.photobucket.com/user/SOR...0and%20leather

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps49097300.jpg

Here's a few I've made recently.

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...pszpgoaqbz.jpg

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...pses4fhffe.jpg

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...pslwags4tk.jpg

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1aa1f96e.jpg

This one is a convertible IWB/OWB that's tuckable. 30 degrees of forward rake on this one.

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...psc57cea67.jpg

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...psc2173b6c.jpg

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...psf30e25cf.jpg

Showed a pic of one of these for a Commander in the Craftsmen sub-forum and got an order for this one for an Officer's length 1911:

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...ps01ec8b9d.jpg

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...ps051aa89b.jpg

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...pspxpe08mh.jpg

A lefty with a patch of elephant. I made this thing simply because I had not yet been asked to build a left handed holster for a 1911. Figured it was time. Of course I got an order for one while building this one :)

http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/...pstppdzkks.jpg

Paul

Here's my ECO with its black elephant and red stingray holster made by BiancheriUSA.com. The matching belt isn't in the photo.

Attachment 1140

I also have a similar, larger one for my Heavyweight Monolith, sans the red stingray.

Rick

"Showed a pic of one of these for a Commander in the Craftsmen sub-forum and got an order for this one for an Officer's length 1911":
QUOTE "Colt Hammerless"


Yes, Colt Hammerless, you did indeed....for me. :) It is the preferred ride for my beloved EDC Dan Wesson ECO. Thank you for a great idea and wonderful execution of that idea. Paul is a true craftsman. Dennis


http://i1306.photobucket.com/albums/...psxlaoh3qy.jpg

Dennis, that is a beautiful holster and neat extra mag idea. Question. ..... If you need to do mag change (I pray you never do), how much would that location slow you down vs a mag holster on your week side?