Found an IWB holster that I actually like!

shotgunshooter3

I got a surprise package from dear old Dad yesterday, and in it was a Bianchi 3S IWB holster for a fullsize 1911

http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=3S

I've always been skeptical of IWB holsters, but this one actually works pretty well. Conceals my 1911 better then a Don HUme 721 conceals my Glock 19. I know it's there, but to the untrained eye it looks more like a cell phone than anything.

I'm going to give it a trial run, and if all goes well I may end up CC'ing a 1911 all the time.

JasonMPD

shotgunshooter3 wrote: »

I got a surprise package from dear old Dad yesterday, and in it was a Bianchi 3S IWB holster for a fullsize 1911

http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=3S

I've always been skeptical of IWB holsters, but this one actually works pretty well. Conceals my 1911 better then a Don HUme 721 conceals my Glock 19. I know it's there, but to the untrained eye it looks more like a cell phone than anything.

I'm going to give it a trial run, and if all goes well I may end up CC'ing a 1911 all the time.

Please report back after you tote the 1911 around for a couple of weeks. I've been casually looking for an IWB rig for mine.

breamfisher

cpj wrote: »

Crossbreed. You wont go back to a "regular" holster.

Yep. I've been toting a full-sized 1911 in one for.... 8 months? No problems at all.

LMLarsen

shotgunshooter3 wrote: »

I got a surprise package from dear old Dad yesterday, and in it was a Bianchi 3S IWB holster for a fullsize 1911

http://www.bianchi-intl.com/product/Prod.php?TxtModelID=3S

I've always been skeptical of IWB holsters, but this one actually works pretty well. Conceals my 1911 better then a Don HUme 721 conceals my Glock 19. I know it's there, but to the untrained eye it looks more like a cell phone than anything.

I'm going to give it a trial run, and if all goes well I may end up CC'ing a 1911 all the time.

I've had one of those all your life! :^) It *is* mighty comfy, but I did slice off the strap and thumb break; I've never liked a thumb break on a CCW rig, but (DISCLAIMER) that was *my* choice, and others may do what they will.

Jayhawker

LMLarsen wrote: »

but I did slice off the strap and thumb break; I've never liked a thumb break on a CCW rig, .

Yep! to that little modification...

ADRidge

I prefer tuckable models... for my SP101 2" I use the Galco Tuck-n-go. It's not the best out there, but it's really not bad, and much easier to get on and off than that crossbreed.

shotgunshooter3

LMLarsen wrote: »

I did slice off the strap and thumb break

I am finding that the thumb break is so flimsy it's pretty useless. I've been leaving it unbuttoned.

knitepoet

cpj wrote: »

Crossbreed. You wont go back to a "regular" holster.

+2

breamfisher wrote: »

Yep. I've been toting a full-sized 1911 in one for.... 8 months? No problems at all.

Me too, though I only carry my 1911 during cooler weather

beartracker

I like my Mernickle holsters for my revolvers and 1911 pistol

Picture provided by Mernickle

airhead

I actually like the 'ax' style better. Seems more stable with the straps further apart.


The pistol is not fully seated is why you can see the trigger. Trigger is covered when carried.

shotgunshooter3

Follow up: I've carried it a few times out and about, and it hides my fullsize Government style 1911 under a sweater easily. I don't know how I'm going to work with it during the summer months, possibly button up shirt?

Also much more comfortable than most holsters I've tried. Especially for the price (free) it's a winner. Hell, I may pick up a Ruger SR1911 for my dedicated carry rig.

LMLarsen

Matt, check out Duluth Trading Co. at www.duluthtrading.com. They sell summer shirts with long tails that I use in hot weather.

With a t-shirt underneath and a Duluth shirt over, even the Wife can't tell I'm carrying my 1911.

Bullgator

cpj wrote: »

Crossbreed. You wont go back to a "regular" holster.

Nope. If Crossbreed doesn't make a holster for it, I'm looking for different gun.