|
The pages within this section are dedicated to the 1911 as well as a few other "modern" pistols such as the Browning Highpower, the Colt 1903/1908 and a few others. Some of the holsters presented here are variations of shoulder and chest rigs offered in the "Field and Shoulder Rigs" section. Many are unique to the 1911 and its cousins. BrillLight Mahogany Brill Hamley There are 2 iconic holsters which appeared on the El Paso/Mexican border in the mid 1920's, the Threeperson's made by Sam Myers and the Brill style made by Arnold W Brill. Brill's holsters were often stamped with a very small basketweave. We have departed from that tradition on this holster and have stamped it with our "Hamley" geometric. We have also chosen to do a full lining rather than Brill's usual partial liner. We can do this holster with Brill's classic basketstamp or with his much rarer carving. It can be had plain or with whatever design you choose. Matching belts and clip pouches can be had as well.
 IWB (In Waistband)
British Tan topband on roughout natural leather IWB None We've been making this holster for the better part of 20 years now & it remains a favorite with customers. This one is shown in a high ride FBI cant. We also make it straight up and in a crossdraw configuration. We do the topbands in all of our standard colors on the roughout and also offer it with a lining and a smooth main body and top band. The topband is gently reinforced so that it won't collapse and our belt loops are custom made to fit the width of belt you wish to use with it. We can also make a matching belt for you if you wish. We make the muzzle end a bit longer than most makers tend to. The reason is that we like to curl the toe inward so that your body never gets tickled with the cold end of the barrel. 
Elko 1911
British Tan with dark background 1911 Thumb Break Elko Rose This holster is shown "cocked and locked". It can be made to accomodate the pistol with in a hammer down position by request. The belt loop is hidden and presents the pistol with the grips rolled very slightly out from the body. This can be altered to a more grips snug to the body profile by eliminating the narrow band of tooling along the main seam and adding a belt slot as shown on our "Askins" holster.
Borderstamped Wild Bunch HolsterLight Mahogany Wild Bunch Tapered 3" Web Belt Beehive and Double Rams Curl Border When semi-automatic pistols came on the scene, holsters were simply redesigned or reconfigured to the new shape of these weapons. Many retained the same recurves, profiles and features of standard cowboy holsters. Our Wild Bunch is no exception. It is period correct for the era.
 Denver Halfbreed holster
Havana Wild Bunch Halfbreed with scalloped cigar band loop Denver Floral with Repeating 9's Border This holster has a slimmer profile than our standard Wild Bunch holster.It has a hidden skirt rather than the Wild Bunch's full one. The loop is also narrower and of a different shape. This particular holster is open toed. As with all f our holsters, the rake, ride and fit to belt can be tailored to your specific requirements. This holster is also a period correct style for those of you who are considering SASS' Wild Bunch matches or "Zooters" 
1911 Field HolsterGolden Retro Field Holster Ranger Retro Basketstamp with Marquis and Celtic Twist border This is a classicly-styled holster with a slim jim profile. It is shown "hammer down" but can be had for cocked and locked carry. If you prefer an enclosed trigger area, please visit page 2 for our "Improved" 1911 field holster. We show the holster here with matching belt and a double clip pouch with protective flaps for field carry.
Working Hand Speed ScabbardBritish Tan Speed scabbard Working Hand Border This is a classic holster! However, that does not mean it is useless for the street or field. This one is shown cocked and locked but is available with the safety strap positioned behind the hammer for hammer-down carry if desired. We call the border on this one the "Working Hand" because it has been around for well over 100 years and was an understated yet elegant decorative device for those who want something more decorative than plain but who don't have a passion for carved or other tooled work.
AskinsBritish Tan with dark background Askins Huntington Floral This classic holster was developed by Colonel Charles Askins. There is a closely-fit belt loop behind the pouch. This plus the belt slot provide for a comfortable & secure carry position. The combination also tucks the grips of the pistol into the body for security and concealability. The carry position on this one is a medium-ride FBI rake. We can configure it for a higher ride, for straight-up or crossdraw. While we do not show it here,It can also be had with a thumb break.
ELKO SOBBritish Tan with dark brown background SOB (Small of Back) Elko Floral This holster places the pistol in the small of the back. It can also be wornslightly to one side of center. Either way provides good carry options. Retention is by an adjustment screw.
 Arizona Rose Tension Adjust HolsterBlack Tension Adjust Arizona Rose There is always a battle in an open-topped holster between
The holster shown here has a wide, closely-fit
belt loop.
 |
| All Contents Copyrighted 2005 • All Photos Courtesy Don "Oso" Contreras |