Colt Defender Holster (leather?)

[Mark_Mark]

I just got a used Colt Defender, anybody have holster suggestions that they used? I like carrying IWB, but never tried leather. How’s a leather holster feel?

 

[Armored farmer]

Yes
I use a Desantis SofTuck.
I like them well enough to have one for each of my carry guns.

I dont see a pic of my 1911, but here is a couple others, so you can see what it looks like.
I wear my shirts tucked in. This holster has a j-hook that goes over your pants waistband and hooks under your belt. Very discrete.
Thin suede is comfortable and tends to stay put.
My only complaint is that they don't have a sweat shield.

Less than $35.

 

[loneviking]

I have a Simply Rugged belt slide that worked really well. I still have the holster and it’s like new if you’re interested.

 

[Mark_Mark]

My belt is the stiff velco insert of my competition belts. Been wearing them for years. works great

 

[Mark_Mark]

Yes
I use a Desantis SofTuck.
I like them well enough to have one for each of my carry guns.

I dont see a pic of my 1911, but here is a couple others, so you can see what it looks like.
I wear my shirts tucked in. This holster has a j-hook that goes over your pants waistband and hooks under your belt. Very discrete.
Thin suede is comfortable and tends to stay put.
My only complaint is that they don't have a sweat shield.

Less than $35.

thanks for the suggestions! I like kydex because it’s very easy to re-holster. I holster and re-holster several times a day. I wonder if they make a small holster that’s leather but stiff like kydex???

 

[TarDevil]

I have several SofTucks and they're a good value if you're OK with zero passive retention without a cinched belt. Using public restrooms cured me of using my SofTucks. Other's have different "procedures" and it may be fine for them.
I have a couple of all leather High Noon IWB that look nice, but take a bit more work to reholster. My current favorite is Hidden Hybrid. Holsters easily, good retention, secure on my belt and tucks nicely.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I have several SofTucks and they're a good value if you're OK with zero passive retention without a cinched belt. Using public restrooms cured me of using my SofTucks. Other's have different "procedures" and it may be fine for them.
I have a couple of all leather High Noon IWB that look nice, but take a bit more work to reholster. My current favorite is Hidden Hybrid. Holsters easily, good retention, secure on my belt and tucks nicely.

I like paying for quality, some of my holster are $100+ but they are all kydex. I want to try leather with a 1911! I’ll take a look at my k at the Hidden Hybrid

 

[Armored farmer]

thanks for the suggestions! I like kydex because it’s very easy to re-holster. I holster and re-holster several times a day. I wonder if they make a small holster that’s leather but stiff like kydex???

Yes, I had a kydex custom from www.squaredaway.com. they are great for quickness in and out of the holster.

You might look into a crossbreed supertuck. Leather/kydex combination. I have one for my sr9c. It is comfortable and tuckable.

OK with zero passive retention without a cinched belt.

My britches would be around my ankles in three steps if I didn’t wear a good belt.
I dont have any retention issues with the SofTuck. I do wish they had a sweat shield. I want it bad enough that I may alter my 1911 SofTuck holster and add one. The hammer/beavertail/safety gets pretty bitey on the love handles.

 

[JTQ]

Yes, I had a kydex custom from www.squaredaway.com. they are great for quickness in and out of the holster.

I suspect that is not the link you intended to give us.

 

[JTQ]

thanks for the suggestions! I like kydex because it’s very easy to re-holster. I holster and re-holster several times a day. I wonder if they make a small holster that’s leather but stiff like kydex???

Horsehide is often referred to as natures kydex.

Kramer probably makes a horsehide leather holster for your gun https://www.kramerleather.com

Most of the better leather IWB holsters have a reinforced mouth, typically lined with a steel band, that keeps the holster from collapsing when the gun is drawn.

Milt Sparks Summer Special or Summer Special II https://www.miltsparks.com/products-inside.php

Andrews MacDaniel II http://www.andrewsleather.com/traditional.htm

Davis Leather 455 Security https://davisleathercompany.com/concealedcarry/

Mitch Rosen ARG https://mitchrosen.com/products/holsters/inside-waistband-holsters/

Ritchie's Stakeout is not reinforced, but should not collapse http://www.ritchieholsters.com/catalog/p-100002/stakeout

they also have the RO http://www.ritchieholsters.com/catalog/p-100015/ro-rough-out

There are a lot of other options as well.

 

[Armored farmer]

I suspect that is not the link you intended to give us.

Woops.
Ok, the guys company was called squared away....he was a vet. I dont remember the address. Too long ago.

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Woops.
Ok, the guys company was called squared away....he was a vet. I dont remember the address. Too long ago.

I think they're out of business.

https://www.reddit.com/r/polymer80/comments/m4l9da/squared_away_customs_holsters/

 

[JTQ]

Here a video from the late Paul Gomez on choosing concealed carry gear that may be helpful. He likes leather for holsters and kydex for mag pouches.

 

[Mark_Mark]

my favorite holster maker is RedHill tactical for USPSA and I bought 2 of their IWB kydex. Good stuff.

Just looking for classy but tactical carry. Something that say’s “I’m rich because I carry a Colt”... I know I know.... just in that kindda carry mood

 

[JTQ]

Just looking for classy but tactical carry. Something that say’s “I’m rich because I carry a Colt”... I know I know.... just in that kindda carry mood

Andrews MacDaniel II in exotic leather http://www.andrewsleather.com/exotic/holsters.html

 

[Mark_Mark]

NICE!

 

[Mark_Mark]

Andrews MacDaniel II in exotic leather http://www.andrewsleather.com/exotic/holsters.html

those are NICE! $200-$600 holster! next level!

 

[TarDevil]

My britches would be around my ankles in three steps if I didn’t wear a good belt.

Oh yeah, me too. But when nature calls the belt hasta be loosened. That's when the SofTuck looses its grip on my pistol.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Oh yeah, me too. But when nature calls the belt hasta be loosened. That's when the SofTuck looses its grip on my pistol.

I use a stiff velco belt