Posted: 2/15/2008 6:17:30 PM EDT
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OK, I need a holster for my Colt Commander. It will be for CC, OC, and range/woods use. Basically a general purpose do-all holster. It must be an OWB, since I can't stand IWB. I'd like a reasonable amount of retention so I don't have to worry about losing my pistol when hiking around in the woods. Finally, I'd like to keep the price below $100, well below that if possible. Suggestions? Thanks! |
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I went with a Kirkpatrick Texas Strong Side for my Kimber Tac Pro II (commander). It is tough as nails and really holds my pistol well, sometimes too well as it takes a swift snap and a strong pull to draw out. Its well stitched, hearty and boned superbly. It stays tight to my body and doesnt have any sag or "slide" at all. They also didnt have some crazy wait time like alot of vendors in the holster market I went with Kirkpatrick on some of the guys suggestions on 1911forum and I have been very pleased so far. In terms of price-quality ratio, they were tops. I would purchase from them again in a heartbeat. I paid $54 for the holster this spring, I see that they have gone up to $68 recently. Well worth it in my opinion. |
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+1 i love mine!!!! 
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| I forgot to mention that they are so busy at Milt Sparks Tony has decided to only take so many orders a month. I was going to order a VM-II three weeks ago and they were done taking orders until the first of the month. I guess it makes sense to keep the wait down to a semi acceptable time frame. |
| Blackhawk Serpa holster. Its very secure and comes with a paddle and belt attachment. They are about 40 bucks. They only make one for a 5in and that is too big for a commader. What i did for my kimber pro 2 is i cut a few inches off the bottle with a circular saw and then smooth the edges. I love it and have two other of their holsters for g23 and 229. |
| Blade-tech makes a Commander holster too. I have one with the Tek-Lock and it works great. Its adjustable with 2 tension screws. and is very secure, but draws really well for a plastic holster (way better than a Fobus). And they are cheap, like $20 from Midway. I'm using mine in USPSA comps and like it. I DO like leather too, but have found that plastic works just fine. |
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Thanks for the suggestions. I like the look of the TSS from Kirkpatrick, as well as some of thier other holsters. I prefer leather for 1911's. It just seems unnatural for a 1911 to ride in a "plastic" holster. Maybe that's just me though. Also, I asked about Don Hume holsters earlier and didn't get an answer. I can find these locally for good prices. Are they any good? Thanks. |
 Rafter S, they make holsters for Wilson combat, cowhide is $50. |
The mass produced holsters like Galco and Don Hume are what I'd call average holsters, better than some and worse than others. Holsters made by Milt Sparks, Kramer, Alessi etc will cost more and take longer to aquire but are truly built to give a lifetime of quality service. In 30 years of carrying a handgun I've run the gambit, I no longer skimp on holsters and belts. You do literally get what you pay for. PS.......... horsehide is far superior to cowhide 
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