1948CJ2A
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Greetings all,
I'm looking for a leather holster for a full size 1911 handgun. I prefer leather because I like the look and feel versus nylon or synthetic. I plan to carry off a belt on the waist, probably outside the waistband for comfort, though I'm not ruling anything out at this point.
My question is 2 fold. First, what do you guys who carry FS 1911s use for this described application? Comfort is going to be the top priority for me. Second, has anyone had issues with leather absorbing moisture and ruining a metal finish?
Years ago I carried an LCP in an inside-the-waistband leather holster in the small of my back. One hot summer day proved to ruin the finish when I soaked the holster with sweat. I'd like to avoid that problem again, especially on something nice like a 1911.
I'm looking for a leather holster for a full size 1911 handgun. I prefer leather because I like the look and feel versus nylon or synthetic. I plan to carry off a belt on the waist, probably outside the waistband for comfort, though I'm not ruling anything out at this point.
My question is 2 fold. First, what do you guys who carry FS 1911s use for this described application? Comfort is going to be the top priority for me. Second, has anyone had issues with leather absorbing moisture and ruining a metal finish?
Years ago I carried an LCP in an inside-the-waistband leather holster in the small of my back. One hot summer day proved to ruin the finish when I soaked the holster with sweat. I'd like to avoid that problem again, especially on something nice like a 1911.