Hey guys I wanted to get some input on a holster and maybe some recommendations. I've tried 2 different strong side (RH) holsters for my 1911 and they just feel uncomfortable to both wear and draw from. One is a nice Bianchi leather that loops through my belt and has a retention lever actuated by my middle finger for drawing. The other I can't remember the brand but it has a thumb-break strap and made of kydex and it also loops through the belt.
Both of these feel unnatural to me being strong side draw. They are also uncomfortable as they ride very high on the belt and the movement required to draw is awkward to say the least. Second reason is I could stand to lose a few pounds (as I'm sure many people do) and when seated the rear of the slide digs into my body and the whole setup feels well out of place.
I've been thinking of trying a crossdraw holster since the movement feels more natural to me. I've been trying different locations using an unloaded BB gun to sub in for the 1911 and the crossdraw feels more natural and comfortable to me. The holster I was looking for is for open carrying, not concealed. I would prefer leather but I can live with another material. Retention would be a plus but not a deal breaker.
THR has been great for advice on guns and gear for me and I know you guys won't let me down.
Both of these feel unnatural to me being strong side draw. They are also uncomfortable as they ride very high on the belt and the movement required to draw is awkward to say the least. Second reason is I could stand to lose a few pounds (as I'm sure many people do) and when seated the rear of the slide digs into my body and the whole setup feels well out of place.
I've been thinking of trying a crossdraw holster since the movement feels more natural to me. I've been trying different locations using an unloaded BB gun to sub in for the 1911 and the crossdraw feels more natural and comfortable to me. The holster I was looking for is for open carrying, not concealed. I would prefer leather but I can live with another material. Retention would be a plus but not a deal breaker.
THR has been great for advice on guns and gear for me and I know you guys won't let me down.