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I'm getting pretty frustrated. I've been on over 75 custom holster makers websites, and although I'm finding very nice holsters that I like, they all have a waiting list. I'm one of those "I want it RIGHT NOW" kinda guys :o.

There have been a few websites with an "in stock store", except most are empty.

I'm looking for a holster similar to the Kelley Gunleather's C-Flex, which I really want. But not enough to wait 2 months. Does anyone know of a "custom" maker that keeps a decent sized stock?

I know Brownell's srocks Milt Sparks, but only the SS, which I'm not sure if I like.

Oh, by the way the gun in queation is a commander length 1911.

[average_shooter]

A few months back I put in two separate orders with El Paso Saddlery and received both in about a week or two.

They reportedly don't cut leather until you order, and I thought I'd have to wait since I was ordering around the run up to Christmas, but the orders arrived in two weeks for the first and within a week for the second.

They list a longer waiting period, but in my experience were quite prompt.

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I kept trying to look at their products, but the website is not working for me.

[JTQ]

Top Gun Supply
http://www.topgunsupply.com/gun-holsters/

and

Lightning Arms Sports
http://www.lightningarms.com/products.htm

often carry a variety of holsters.

[JTQ]

Kelley is pretty new to the holster making business, so it's helpful to give a link to his site so other's know what holster you are talking about.

http://www.kelleygunleather.com/IWB_Holsters.html

Of course, most know what a Milt Sparks Versa Max II (VM II) is, but for those that don't.
http://www.miltsparks.com/

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Thanks for the links.

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And, looking at Kelley's products, I'd have never guess he was newer at this.

[Fred_G]

I hate waiting also. But, the idea of a made in America, hand made holster for my gun was something I was willing to wait on. The wait sucked. This is my second purchase from Josh. He is not fast, but he makes good stuff.

http://www.shopleatherworks.com/

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Don't get me wrong, the stuff these guys are making is top notch. But to me, 3-5 day shipping is too long. :D

ETA: I've seen Josh's stuff quite a bit, and it's great. I just took another look, and noticed that all exotic trim upgrades are free.
This may shut me up about a wait...

[Fred_G]

Well, like a gun, you want a good holster. Any gun is better than no gun, and any holster that lets you bring a gun is better than nothing. But, if you are going to carry that gun more than once a week, that is a major wardrobe change. (at least if you live in the south).

I missed out on the free upgrades. Shakes my fist at Josh!! :what:

All joking aside, you get what you pay for. Quality, price, and speed. Pick any 2.

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Haha, oh, I know. I'm not so much worried about price, but I'm not going to pay $60 more for it now.

And I understand the quality, and the time to make it. I was just hoping someone wasn't backlogged.
I guess I'll have to wait. It was worth asking, though.

[Old Fuff]

My problem is that I sometimes have a handgun that requires a holster, and for whatever reason no one makes or stocks one.

My solution is to make my own, in exactly the style I want, and the way I want it.

It isn't all that hard, and the cost is very reasonable. I will admit that the maker is a bit slow at times... :D

[jeepnik]

Depending on what you are looking for, http://www.simplyrugged.com/
might be able to help.

[smalls]

I appreciate the link, but they don't seem to have any IWB holsters. They also have a wait.

[jeepnik]

I appreciate the link, but they don't seem to have any IWB holsters. They also have a wait.
They have acessory straps that turn the pancakes into IWB. And while they have a wait listed on the web site, I've found they are quite a bit faster in reality.