1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[RockAndSage]

Also inbound - another magazine, DPO plate and RMR HD.
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Is that Mantis attached right to the mag? How does that work?

 

[fwafwow]

Is that Mantis attached right to the mag? How does that work?

Yes. It's a motion sensor. On other pistols I have attached it to the rail, but the C rail is a little wider than what I believe is standard. I had my doubts that the device would work on the bottom of the magazine, but it seems to record the same information - although I can't be sure it's as accurate. Mantis mentions that location is ideal if you want to do practice (live or dry) with your holster.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Is there a decent 1911in 22RF, or a conversion kit that is good.
If going a conversion it would probably go on a cheap Springfield.
Preferably suited to a dot as I’m getting a bit long in the tooth for open sights

Marvels 22 slide. Taylor tactical followers for 16 round mags.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Tim Herron is coming to my area next month, is his 2 day course work doing?

 

[Dobermann]

Is there a decent 1911in 22RF, or a conversion kit that is good.

One of the large-format 'gun press' 1911 books recommended the Sig 1911 22. However, that book had a few questionable bits, so I'm not sure I'd put too much stock in it.

However, he did explicitly say that while the Sig was made by GSG, the Sig apparently had better fit and finish than the GSG.

I've personally only seen and shot one Sig that ran fine (and just missed out on buying the last one available here), one Colt that ran fine, and one GSG that is a jam-o-matic.

Small sample size, though ...

 

[fwafwow]

I can affirm that John ('Tony') Myer of JM Custom Kydex does good work. He and Tricia are a pleasure to deal with, very accommodating, and production/service is on-time.

I've used him before, but he's making two 1911 holsters for me as we speak ... it's all @Formidilosus's fault!

Which 1911 holsters did you get from JMCK, and how are you liking them? I am thinking about an AIWB option, especially for warmer weather. I've also looked online at the Carey Concealment Mach 1 (not all of their models are available for the C) and the Camber (not AIWB, but it appears pretty small).

 

[Dobermann]

Which 1911 holsters did you get from JMCK, and how are you liking them? I am thinking about an AIWB option, especially for warmer weather. I've also looked online at the Carey Concealment Mach 1 (not all of their models are available for the C) and the Camber (not AIWB, but it appears pretty small).

I ordered the Custom Wing Claw AIWB 2.0 (code AIWB-WC2) with the 1.5" overhook belt loops and full guard, and the Custom R/C OWB (code R-C-OWB-Holster).

Not a lot of time with either yet - the OWB was a temporary holster while I waited for my GX Products Vice holster to arrive (by Lafe Kunkel: https://gxproductsusa.com/gx-vice-holster/).

Some thoughts though:

AIWB
The claws on the JM AIWB are pretty flexible. I don't know if this is common, but found that it makes donning and doffing a bit more fiddly than other AIWBs I've used.

I also got the carbon fibre exterior - I wanted to standardise on this for all of my 1911 Kydex, so I would know at a quick glace which holsters are for which guns. JM's carbon fibre is more textured than GX. There's a chance this texturing might lead to more abrasion on a merino undershirt if worn regularly, but I can't say for sure. It did raise concerns about whether it's more likely to delaminate or not / have fibres come loose. Again, I've not heard of this and don't know if it's a 'thing' for CF holsters - but I used to work in manufacturing for a common household product that involves lamination ... and I now try to avoid laminated products wherever possible. Not sure how I didn't think that through regarding CF, but there you go.

The previous 1911 AIWB I'd tried was from Fricke, based on recommendations on one of the 1911 forums. That one is serviceable-ish, but the single pull-dot retention should surely be considered years out of date by now, and the fit and finish was fairly basic ... reminded me of early Kydex knife holsters from the 90s. Not sure why Fricke had the strong support on the 1911 forum ... maybe that was one of the first available and people just hadn't caught up with more recent Kydex makers and techniques? Maybe they're "Kydex for Fudds"? Dunno.

In any case, the Fricke was uncomfortable on me (could be the spare tyre) and was instantly set aside.

The next option I'm likely to try is the Tenicor (https://tenicor.com/collections/all-holsters/2011/1911) - I'll likely get both the Certum 3 and Velo Lux to experiment with. I appreciate that the Tenicors have more options for finding the perfect place for comfort and concealment, and the hardware to then allow that to work.

Their video (I think I linked to it earlier) has some great tips about this ... I wish I'd watched it first; I'd definitely have not bought the Fricke, and possibly not the JM, based on a better understanding of how to go about fitment. It's worth watching whichever AIWB you go for.

I think LAS Concealment are probably worth a try, but are not as customisable as the Tenicor. I did have a look at the Tier 1 Concealed, but they had limited options, some of videos were a bit too "hell yeah brother", and the fact they partnered with the Modern Samurai Project set off alert bells ... at this stage, I think Tenicor would be the clear stand-out.

OWB
The JM is serviceable, and I now have it on more of a working/training rig.

The GX Products Vice on the other hand ... is next level. Far better fit and finish than the other Kydex holsters I have. The Kydex is beefy-thick and well-finished / deburred. As mentioned above, the carbon fibre is very smooth - while the JM CF feels only one step away from very fine sandpaper, the GX feels like the gentle ripples of an auriole ... did I just say that? ... I just mean, it's nice to touch, and the gentle bumps are smooth, not annoying.

The Vice feature is great for added retention on the range, and helps keep the peace with the Nervous Nelly safety officers when I'm running as an RO with a holstered pistol. The GX lives on my more tricked-out compeition belt, on a Stoeger Pro Shop Boss Holster Hanger.

It's probably too thick, and too specialised, for daily use though.

I think Joel has mentioned Carey Concealment on a couple of recent videos, their OWBs have magnets in the bottom for added retention.

Hope that's of some help!

 

[fwafwow]

Thank you very much for such a detailed response. You have also made me feel better about myself (it's a low bar) about me looking at multiple holsters for a single pistol. (Not the first time.)

I ordered the Custom Wing Claw AIWB 2.0 (code AIWB-WC2) with the 1.5" overhook belt loops and full guard, and the Custom R/C OWB (code R-C-OWB-Holster).

Not a lot of time with either yet - the OWB was a temporary holster while I waited for my GX Products Vice holster to arrive (by Lafe Kunkel: https://gxproductsusa.com/gx-vice-holster/).

Some thoughts though:

AIWB
The claws on the JM AIWB are pretty flexible. I don't know if this is common, but found that it makes donning and doffing a bit more fiddly than other AIWBs I've used.

I also got the carbon fibre exterior - I wanted to standardise on this for all of my 1911 Kydex, so I would know at a quick glace which holsters are for which guns. JM's carbon fibre is more textured than GX. There's a chance this texturing might lead to more abrasion on a merino undershirt if worn regularly, but I can't say for sure. It did raise concerns about whether it's more likely to delaminate or not / have fibres come loose. Again, I've not heard of this and don't know if it's a 'thing' for CF holsters - but I used to work in manufacturing for a common household product that involves lamination ... and I now try to avoid laminated products wherever possible. Not sure how I didn't think that through regarding CF, but there you go.

This helps. I will probably hold off on getting the JM.

The previous 1911 AIWB I'd tried was from Fricke, based on recommendations on one of the 1911 forums. That one is no serviceable-ish, but the single pull-dot retention should surely be considered years out of date by now, and the fit and finish was fairly basic ... reminded me of early Kydex knife holsters from the 90s. Not sure why Fricke had the strong support on the 1911 forum ... maybe that was one of the first available and people just hadn't caught up with more recent Kydex makers and techniques? Maybe they're "Kydex for Fudds"? Dunno.

Good warning. Kydex for Fudds

In any case, the Fricke was uncomfortable on me (could be the spare tyre) and was instantly set aside.

The next option I'm likely to try is the Tenicor (https://tenicor.com/collections/all-holsters/2011/1911) - I'll likely get both the Certum 3 and Velo Lux to experiment with. I appreciate that the Tenicors have more options for finding the perfect place for comfort and concealment, and the hardware to then allow that to work.

Their video (I think I linked to it earlier) has some great tips about this ... I wish I'd watched it first; I'd definitely have not bouth the Fricke, and possibly not the JM, based on a better understanding of how to go about fitment. It's worth watching whichever AIWB you go for.

I will look at the Tenicor. Thanks. I found the Tenicor video (I think in another thread).

I think LAS Concealment are probably worth a try, but are not as customisable as the Tenicor. I did have a look at the Tier 1 Concealed, but they had limited options, some of videos were a bit too "hell yeah brother", and the fact they partnered with the Modern Samurai Project set off alert bells ... at this stage, I think Tenicor would be the clear stand-out.

OWB
The JM is serviceable, and I now have it on more of a working/training rig.

The GX Products Vice on the other hand ... is next level. Far better fit and finish than the other Kydex holsters I have. The Kydex is beefy-thick and well-finished / deburred. As mentioned above, the carbon fibre is very smooth - while the JM CF feels only one step away from very fine sandpaper, the GX feels like the gentle ripples of an auriole ... did I just say that? ... I just mean, it's nice to touch, and the gentle bumps are smooth, not annoying.

The Vice feature is great for added retention on the range, and helps keep the peace with the Nervous Nelly safety officers when I'm running as an RO with a holstered pistol. The GX lives on my more tricked-out compeition belt, on a Stoeger Pro Shop Boss Holster Hanger.

It's probably too thick, and too specialised, for daily use though.

I had not thought about an OWB, but now I will.

I think Joel has mentioned Crey Concealment on a couple of recent videos, their OWBs have magnets in the bottom for added retention.

Hope that's of some help!

I saw that on a Ben Stoeger video - Carey Concealment.

 

[Dobermann]

Thank you very much for such a detailed response. You have also made me feel better about myself (it's a low bar) about me looking at multiple holsters for a single pistol. (Not the first time.)

No problem. I think buying holsters is like buying shoes online ... there's only so far that internet research can take you, unless you already know what you want.

This helps. I will probably hold off on getting the JM.

JM makes good stuff and is great to work with; his OWBs are very serviceable (I have one for my CZ). I just think the Tenicor has more to offer for AIWB custom fitting.

I will look at the Tenicor. Thanks. I found the Tenicor video (I think in another thread).

That's the one. Don't be put off by what looks like kindergarten craft at the beginning, or the video length ... that video contains more than the half-dozen books I read and likely 50 videos I watched on concealed carry ... Jeff has thought, researched, and experimented with this stuff a lot. It shows in that video, and in his holsters.

I saw that on a Ben Stoeger video - Carey Concealment.

Yep - sorry for typo when I first posted; have fixed now. I hadn't seen Carey in a Stoeger video, but it makes sense if they're trying to get their stuff in front of the comp audience.

Let us know what you get and what you think ... ditto for leather, which I haven't decided on yet!

 

[fwafwow]

No problem. I think buying holsters is like buying shoes online ... there's only so far that internet research can take you, unless you already know what you want.


JM makes good stuff and is great to work with; his OWBs are very serviceable (I have one for my CZ). I just think the Tenicor has more to offer for AIWB custom fitting.


That's the one. Don't be put off by what looks like kindergarten craft at the beginning, or the video length ... that video contains more than the half-dozen books I read and likely 50 videos I watched on concealed carry ... Jeff has thought, researched, and experimented with this stuff a lot. It shows in that video, and in his holsters.


Yep - sorry for typo when I first posted; have fixed now. I hadn't seen Carey in a Stoeger video, but it makes sense if they're trying to get their stuff in front of the comp audience.

Let us know what you get and what you think ... ditto for leather, which I haven't decided on yet!

Will do. And I almost posted a meme in response to your areola comment

 

[Dobermann]

Will do. And I almost posted a meme in response to your areola comment

Glad you didn't, or you'd get us both in trouble ...

 

[Southernfried]

So, trying to decide between the Kimber 5" DS Warrior and the Tisas Carry 4.25" DS. From what I can tell from very limited knowledge, they seem to be very similar, both have internal extractors, carbon/graphite type grips, etc etc. Is there really one advantage over the other? I know the 4.25" would be easier for carry, but for an all around hand gun, which would rank over the other? Really the only difference that stands out spec wise is the new 2026 Tisas has a bushingless bull barrel and the Kimber has the standard bushing/barrel. Anything else? Also does the bushingless design better or worse? Thanks for any help

 

[Dobermann]

So, trying to decide between the Kimber 5" DS Warrior and the Tisas Carry 4.25" DS. From what I can tell from very limited knowledge, they seem to be very similar, both have internal extractors, carbon/graphite type grips, etc etc. Is there really one advantage over the other? I know the 4.25" would be easier for carry, but for an all around hand gun, which would rank over the other? Really the only difference that stands out spec wise is the new 2026 Tisas has a bushingless bull barrel and the Kimber has the standard bushing/barrel. Anything else? Also does the bushingless design better or worse? Thanks for any help

Not sure there are enough DS Warriors out in the wild to have many data points vs the Tisas ... but if the reviews of the other Kimbers (and a few looks at the Warrior at SHOT) are any indication, there's a chance the Kimber will be better than the Tisas.

 

[Dobermann]

I have not- I greatly dislike bobtails.

Form - I think I've seen you say this before ... curious as to why? Cheers.