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Posted: 1/29/2017 10:14:46 AM EDT
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Les Baer UTC in warbird IWB holster have had the summer special and VMII the warbird carries better and looks better IMO. Also less money and less waiting time with many options you can add or change your holster any way you like.. Just email paul he will set you up with a nice rig..
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Posted: 1/29/2017 11:32:53 AM EDT
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I did not know how I would like this sparks, but I like it a lot. Also carry a 4.25" steel frame in it very comfortably.
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Posted: 1/29/2017 11:45:29 AM EDT
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Sparks summer special 2
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Posted: 1/29/2017 12:01:56 PM EDT
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Comp-Tac Flatline. Supposedly IWB and OWB capable but I haven't tried IWB. I can't really see a full-size 1911 in a huge hunk of Kydex being comfortable. I may be wrong.
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Posted: 1/29/2017 12:43:49 PM EDT
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I did not know how I would like this sparks, but I like it a lot. Also carry a 4.25" steel frame in it very comfortably. That really is what I'm leaning towards. Wish Brownells had black ones in stock |
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Posted: 1/29/2017 1:26:50 PM EDT
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That really is what I'm leaning towards. Wish Brownells had black ones in stock I found that one on the ee for 70.00. Hands down the best for me, and I have the "box of holsters" . I have tried a lot of different ones. Thing is, we read about how great holster xyz is, and it probably is great for some, but never great for all. |
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Posted: 1/29/2017 1:46:04 PM EDT
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I found that one on the ee for 70.00. Hands down the best for me, and I have the "box of holsters" . I have tried a lot of different ones. Thing is, we read about how great holster xyz is, and it probably is great for some, but never great for all. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That really is what I'm leaning towards. Wish Brownells had black ones in stock I found that one on the ee for 70.00. Hands down the best for me, and I have the "box of holsters" . I have tried a lot of different ones. Thing is, we read about how great holster xyz is, and it probably is great for some, but never great for all. Agreed. Currently carrying my 92fs in this 
I've scoured the EE a couple times but I don't mind spending $100+/- on a holster that will last forever. |
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Posted: 1/29/2017 2:58:32 PM EDT
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Has anybody tried Wilson's summer companion?
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Posted: 1/29/2017 3:25:06 PM EDT
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My EDC and I use a horsehide Crossbreed Super Tuck. |
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Posted: 1/29/2017 4:16:05 PM EDT
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JM custom Kydex claw AIWB with mag carrier. Made for Commander length 1911 but can carry a 5" just as comfortable.
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Posted: 1/29/2017 4:48:56 PM EDT
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A Raven Phantom has been working well for me at 3:00 to 3:30.
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Posted: 1/29/2017 7:47:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/29/2017 8:23:22 PM EDT
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Galco Summer comfort with either my 4" or 5" 1911 directly at the 3 o'clock.
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Posted: 1/29/2017 8:39:53 PM EDT
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this was my EDC up until Nov...
current carry -kart barreled 9MM 
I have carried the 1911 for edc for years now...and the holster I keep coming back to is the galco OWB pancake leather. They occasionally see kydex...but the leather conforms better to my body at a 4 o'clock pos. |
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Posted: 1/29/2017 9:56:45 PM EDT
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Nice rigs guys
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JM custom Kydex claw AIWB with mag carrier. Made for Commander length 1911 but can carry a 5" just as comfortable. http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af56/eboggs09/9774C8CB-1FA5-4265-851A-A0FEA6230250_zpstscvfymr.jpg http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af56/eboggs09/CF66DF38-8FD1-4B54-9FB6-B541E0E0BD13_zpslgzdnv6z.jpg I have a similar one from m3 tactical for my Beretta compact. Works great on the compact but not on the full sized. The grip is just a little to long. I'd imagine 1911s would be a little to long as well. I wish and might try one any ways. I ended up buying a KT mech pancake holster. It should be here before the gun and should tide me over untill I find a better EDC rig. The 2 KT mech holsters I have have held up well and are comparable to my rcs. I like haveing an owb for classes and woods carry anyways. Keep posting pics to give me ideas |
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Posted: 1/29/2017 10:02:19 PM EDT
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Nice rigs guys I have a similar one from m3 tactical for my Beretta compact. Works great on the compact but not on the full sized. The grip is just a little to long. I'd imagine 1911s would be a little to long as well. I wish and might try one any ways. I ended up buying a KT mech pancake holster. It should be here before the gun and should tide me over untill I find a better EDC rig. The 2 KT mech holsters I have have held up well and are comparable to my rcs. I like haveing an owb for classes and woods carry anyways. Keep posting pics to give me ideas I find with the neoprene wedge you can add to the holster, I have no problem concealing the grip on the 1911, as it pushes the top end (butt of the gun) into your body for better concealment. I only add the wedge if I'm wearing a lighter t shirt where concealment may be a little more difficult. Otherwise I leave the wedge off and have no issues. I also find myself wearing this when in plain clothes at work or training. I just tuck my shirt in behind it as the picture above shows and run it like an OWB rig. I find it faster than my 9 o'clock OWB kydex rigs. Current EDC, LB UTC, with some work. 
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Posted: 1/29/2017 10:07:56 PM EDT
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Les Baer UTC in warbird IWB holster have had the summer special and VMII the warbird carries better and looks better IMO. Also less money and less waiting time with many options you can add or change your holster any way you like.. Just email paul he will set you up with a nice rig.. Nice holster... Is the maker still in business? I googled but didn't find his website or any recent information on him. I'm not really in need of a holster at the moment but who knows I may decide I do need one after seeing what all he offers. I will add pictures to this thread later of my set up. |
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Posted: 1/29/2017 10:23:10 PM EDT
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SA Lightweight Chapman Operator a and a Surefire X300 Ultra. Normally using Wilson Combat ETMs, I think it's a 47D in the pic though. I had a nice Raven Concealment holster but lost it.
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Posted: 1/29/2017 10:51:44 PM EDT
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SA Lightweight Chapman Operator a and a Surefire X300 Ultra. Normally using Wilson Combat ETMs, I think it's a 47D in the pic though. I had a nice Raven Concealment holster but lost it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/128759/IMG-1300-136440.JPG So what do you carry it in now as your EDC? |
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Posted: 1/29/2017 10:53:57 PM EDT
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I find with the neoprene wedge you can add to the holster, I have no problem concealing the grip on the 1911, as it pushes the top end (butt of the gun) into your body for better concealment. I only add the wedge if I'm wearing a lighter t shirt where concealment may be a little more difficult. Otherwise I leave the wedge off and have no issues. I also find myself wearing this when in plain clothes at work or training. I just tuck my shirt in behind it as the picture above shows and run it like an OWB rig. I find it faster than my 9 o'clock OWB kydex rigs. Current EDC, LB UTC, with some work. http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af56/eboggs09/5C21AE39-6EED-4F6B-9014-BD3C77FBCE97_zpsucieff1l.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Nice rigs guys I have a similar one from m3 tactical for my Beretta compact. Works great on the compact but not on the full sized. The grip is just a little to long. I'd imagine 1911s would be a little to long as well. I wish and might try one any ways. I ended up buying a KT mech pancake holster. It should be here before the gun and should tide me over untill I find a better EDC rig. The 2 KT mech holsters I have have held up well and are comparable to my rcs. I like haveing an owb for classes and woods carry anyways. Keep posting pics to give me ideas I find with the neoprene wedge you can add to the holster, I have no problem concealing the grip on the 1911, as it pushes the top end (butt of the gun) into your body for better concealment. I only add the wedge if I'm wearing a lighter t shirt where concealment may be a little more difficult. Otherwise I leave the wedge off and have no issues. I also find myself wearing this when in plain clothes at work or training. I just tuck my shirt in behind it as the picture above shows and run it like an OWB rig. I find it faster than my 9 o'clock OWB kydex rigs. Current EDC, LB UTC, with some work. http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af56/eboggs09/5C21AE39-6EED-4F6B-9014-BD3C77FBCE97_zpsucieff1l.jpg I've tried the wedge. It doesn't help me with the last half inch of grip. My m3 tactical only has one belt clip. Do you think the second clip (on the top of the slide) helps at all? I wonder if the Beretta is just to wide and a 1911 would be fine... |
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Posted: 1/29/2017 11:21:53 PM EDT
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I've tried the wedge. It doesn't help me with the last half inch of grip. My m3 tactical only has one belt clip. Do you think the second clip (on the top of the slide) helps at all? I wonder if the Beretta is just to wide and a 1911 would be fine... Yes I believe the second clip helps. I carried a hi power AIWB and it only had one WIDE clip. Wasn't nearly as secure IMHO as the two clip setup. It worked, but I prefer two. 
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Posted: 1/30/2017 6:05:01 AM EDT
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Yes he is just send him and email he will get right back to you. He is a small one man operation the email is on the business card I posted.
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Posted: 1/30/2017 10:14:54 AM EDT
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Comp-Tac Flatline. Supposedly IWB and OWB capable but I haven't tried IWB. I can't really see a full-size 1911 in a huge hunk of Kydex being comfortable. I may be wrong. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/69748/20161211-123459-zpsykjhmhax-106193-135967.JPG I like this look. Simple, effective, intimidating. It says: "I'm mobile and prepared. Go fuck with somebody else." 
Cool for cats ... 
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Posted: 1/30/2017 10:58:29 AM EDT
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carried a range officer compact in a VM 2 and it was a great holster. I personally don't care what an IWB holster looks like, because its in my pants. so order whatever color you want.
currently carrying a TRS in I think an El Passo IWB. not terrible, especially being so thin. |
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Posted: 1/30/2017 11:27:41 AM EDT
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So what do you carry it in now as your EDC? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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SA Lightweight Chapman Operator a and a Surefire X300 Ultra. Normally using Wilson Combat ETMs, I think it's a 47D in the pic though. I had a nice Raven Concealment holster but lost it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/128759/IMG-1300-136440.JPG So what do you carry it in now as your EDC? I haven't found a replacement yet. I'm still mulling options. I may just reorder the same holster. Im in CA right now and don't have a carry permit for CA. So it hasn't been a priority to get a new one. Especially since I'm on Ft. Irwin and rarely leave post. I've got to get one soon as I'm about to PCS to a free state. |
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Posted: 1/30/2017 11:29:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/30/2017 5:28:16 PM EDT
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Yes I believe the second clip helps. I carried a hi power AIWB and it only had one WIDE clip. Wasn't nearly as secure IMHO as the two clip setup. It worked, but I prefer two. http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af56/eboggs09/14CC133D-19E0-4D83-9E44-A77776EC6B51_zpsmvrwztwh.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've tried the wedge. It doesn't help me with the last half inch of grip. My m3 tactical only has one belt clip. Do you think the second clip (on the top of the slide) helps at all? I wonder if the Beretta is just to wide and a 1911 would be fine... Yes I believe the second clip helps. I carried a hi power AIWB and it only had one WIDE clip. Wasn't nearly as secure IMHO as the two clip setup. It worked, but I prefer two. http://i993.photobucket.com/albums/af56/eboggs09/14CC133D-19E0-4D83-9E44-A77776EC6B51_zpsmvrwztwh.jpg Have you posted that pic before? I think you're the one who convinced me to try aiwb |
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Posted: 1/30/2017 7:54:09 PM EDT
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DW CBOB in a Comp-Tac Mtac
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Posted: 1/30/2017 11:27:26 PM EDT
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Have you posted that pic before? I think you're the one who convinced me to try aiwb Sure have! I can't carry any other way anymore. In my opinion, if you can carry AIWB comfortably, the tactical and practical advantages it offers make it a no brainer. |
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Posted: 1/31/2017 10:08:46 AM EDT
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Posted: 1/31/2017 10:13:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryNice, who makes that? |
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Posted: 1/31/2017 8:59:50 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/31/2017 9:13:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryDo you always carry your mags faceing opposite directions? Do you every wish for an iwb holster? How do you generally conceal it? |
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Posted: 1/31/2017 9:59:35 PM EDT
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I kind of dig the grips that came on it.
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Posted: 1/31/2017 10:00:29 PM EDT
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Do you always carry your mags faceing opposite directions? Do you every wish for an iwb holster? How do you generally conceal it? I carry mags facing one another to keep edges from catching on gear, it's just an old habit from deployment days using different GI Issue mag carriers. I don't conceal, Open Carry only. |
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Posted: 1/31/2017 10:44:34 PM EDT
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I kind of dig the grips that came on it. https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8032/29308153335_cd2ac4c79f_b.jpg What holster do you use for EDC? |
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Posted: 1/31/2017 10:46:39 PM EDT
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I carry mags facing one another to keep edges from catching on gear, it's just an old habit from deployment days using different GI Issue mag carriers. I don't conceal, Open Carry only. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Do you always carry your mags faceing opposite directions? Do you every wish for an iwb holster? How do you generally conceal it? I carry mags facing one another to keep edges from catching on gear, it's just an old habit from deployment days using different GI Issue mag carriers. I don't conceal, Open Carry only. That's a sold reason. It took a while for me not to carry both base plates from facing outboard like I had to do with my issued bianchi mag pouches |
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Posted: 1/31/2017 11:03:03 PM EDT
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Milt Sparks Cover Six
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Posted: 1/31/2017 11:07:05 PM EDT
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5" with threaded barrel in a Galco King Tuck. Love it.
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Posted: 2/1/2017 12:00:30 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2017 12:19:04 AM EDT
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Tag for new ideas on how to carry my TRP 1911.
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Posted: 2/1/2017 1:18:32 AM EDT
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Either SACS Pro or Guncrafter No Name in a Safariland.
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Posted: 2/1/2017 2:21:02 AM EDT
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I kind of dig the grips that came on it. https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8032/29308153335_cd2ac4c79f_b.jpg What holster do you use for EDC? I'm trying to figure out why I thought this was a thread on EDC grips. Never lurned to read gud 
But either in an RCS Phantom- (Pardon the shitty picture  )
Or in a Crossbreed Supertuck 
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Posted: 2/1/2017 8:08:55 AM EDT
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I'm trying to figure out why I thought this was a thread on EDC grips. Never lurned to read gud
But either in an RCS Phantom- (Pardon the shitty picture )
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/560/32262395060_4dfe814d53_z.jpg Or in a Crossbreed Supertuck https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7560/27788824570_d26fc335ae_z.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I kind of dig the grips that came on it. https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8032/29308153335_cd2ac4c79f_b.jpg What holster do you use for EDC? I'm trying to figure out why I thought this was a thread on EDC grips. Never lurned to read gud
But either in an RCS Phantom- (Pardon the shitty picture )
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/560/32262395060_4dfe814d53_z.jpg Or in a Crossbreed Supertuck https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7560/27788824570_d26fc335ae_z.jpg no problem
What are the grips on it? Ergo? |
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Posted: 2/1/2017 9:11:52 PM EDT
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This is my Springfield loaded in a kholster full moon. Been carrying it just like this for 6 years now. |
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Posted: 2/2/2017 5:31:57 AM EDT
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I kind of dig the grips that came on it. https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8032/29308153335_cd2ac4c79f_b.jpg What holster do you use for EDC? I'm trying to figure out why I thought this was a thread on EDC grips. Never lurned to read gud
But either in an RCS Phantom- (Pardon the shitty picture )
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/560/32262395060_4dfe814d53_z.jpg Or in a Crossbreed Supertuck https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7560/27788824570_d26fc335ae_z.jpg no problem
What are the grips on it? Ergo? Unbelievably grippy, if the gun comes out of your hand it's taking your palm with it
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Posted: 2/2/2017 6:59:36 AM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/81267/20170201-173943-138229.jpg This is my Springfield loaded in a kholster full moon. Been carrying it just like this for 6 years now. I like those grips. I just won a pair of VZ ivory colored g10 double diamond grips on ebay 
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Posted: 2/2/2017 7:00:40 AM EDT
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I really wish I knew who made them, I'd order a few more sets in. They have kind of a sandpaper or griptape kind of feel to them. The closest I've found is Jerry Barnhart's Burner grips. Unbelievably grippy, if the gun comes out of your hand it's taking your palm with it Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I kind of dig the grips that came on it. https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8032/29308153335_cd2ac4c79f_b.jpg What holster do you use for EDC? I'm trying to figure out why I thought this was a thread on EDC grips. Never lurned to read gud
But either in an RCS Phantom- (Pardon the shitty picture )
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/560/32262395060_4dfe814d53_z.jpg Or in a Crossbreed Supertuck https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7560/27788824570_d26fc335ae_z.jpg no problem
What are the grips on it? Ergo? Unbelievably grippy, if the gun comes out of your hand it's taking your palm with it I love grippy grips 
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Posted: 2/2/2017 8:13:02 AM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/81267/20170201-173943-138229.jpg This is my Springfield loaded in a kholster full moon. Been carrying it just like this for 6 years now. I like those grips. I just won a pair of VZ ivory colored g10 double diamond grips on ebay Biggest problem I have is with the holster. The uncovered muzzle wears a hole in the inside of my back pocket. I buy my pants from Duluth, so once the hole is too obvious I send them back and they send me new ones. It would be nice to have the muzzle covered though. |
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Posted: 2/2/2017 11:55:50 AM EDT
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Enjoyable thread to review! It is funny these days 1911's are sometimes referred to as old fat mans guns but by the looks of things there are a good number of young thin guys still carrying them! ( I qualify as one of the old fat guys ( gave up IWB a long time ago and forget about appendix which I still can't figure out how anyone can find comfortable) and enjoy my 1911 still ( to be honest I still prefer a classic smith revolver - blued only none that newfangled stainless crap! To any auto)
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