1911 Holster Help

[siam]

My wife bought the new Browning 1911-380 today & is now in need of an OWB leather holster to carry with. Any suggestions?

Thanks Mike

[340pd]

You will have to be very specific if you order one. That very fine gun is 15% smaller than a standard 1911 and probably will not fit well in a standard sized holster.

[Bawanna]

I thought that as well but wasn't certain.

I think GB has one, I don't know what if anything he did for a holster for it.

If it was mine I'd get hold of Bob at Mernickle Holsters and see if he has a mold for one. I bet he does.

They aren't the cheapest around by a long stretch but they are the best in my personal opinion.

[siam]

I know Ray at Lobo Leather had one but he is closed. Sent Mernickle an email we will see.

Mike

[gb6491]

My wife bought the new Browning 1911-380 today & is now in need of an OWB leather holster to carry with. Any suggestions?

Thanks Mike
I imagine it would fit into holsters made for the 1911-22.

D.M. Bullard Leather has a leather holster in stock: http://store.dmbullardleather.com/catalog/product/ff8adba7bd7347d68444f9adf348d409
(http://store.dmbullardleather.com/catalog/product/ff8adba7bd7347d68444f9adf348d409)
Lobo Leather makes holsters for the Browning 1911-22, 1911-22 Compact, and Browning 1911-380: http://www.lobogunleather.com/17_handguns_accomodated
(http://www.lobogunleather.com/17_handguns_accomodated)
There's also the "Pro Carry Belt Ride" slide (and some other choices) from the Holster Store: http://www.theholsterstore.net/category-s/2006.htm
(http://www.theholsterstore.net/category-s/2006.htm)
Regards,
Greg

[getsome]

I have two leather holsters made by Tagua ....Both very nice suede lined with high quality leather and craftsmanship for less than half the price of a Galco or Bianchi....
http://www.taguagunleather.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=1

I checked their web site and didn't see anything for a 1911 .22 but that's a pretty rare gun but if you have any other handgun holster needs and don't like paying way too much just for a name brand then check out Tauga....Just got a real nice all leather thumb snap holster for my new S&W 586 and for $39.00 it's as nice as my Galco which I paid over hundred bucks for my 5" S&W 629...Check out their web site and for the money I don't think you can beat them...

[siam]

I heard back from Mernickle & they can help her with her needs.

Thanks for the help Mike

[340pd]

Let's go back. Do not purchase a holster based on 1911 specs. Your entire gun is scaled down 15% from a 1911 and you will need a smaller holster if you expect the gun to fit in it properly. You may contact Wilson Combat as they make a 1911 in 9mm and I believe it is also a scaled down version with a 4" barrel. They could probably tell you what percent it is reduced over a standard 1911 commander 4". That would provide you with some options. That said I will bet that Galco and some other popular makers have stock holsters that will fit fine. You probably need to get into a forum that has more new Browning 380 owners.

I would hate to see you spend a lot of money for a holster that will not work for you.