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06-23-2012, 10:09 AM
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1911 similarities between brands and models
Let's take a holster for instance. You get one made for a 1911 5" model. I know a holster wears in for a specific gun and person, but are the different brands similar enough to warrant one holster for all of a given size or should you have a holster for each weapon.. Example. I have a holter by Lane for a DW VALOR, full size 5" 1911. If I get anohter, say from Les Baer, is it similar enough to make no difference inwear patterns? or I have a DW CCO, if I get a nighthawk commander size, are they close enough not to matter?
Thanks Mike
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06-23-2012, 10:19 AM
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the only things that really matters are standard saftey (ie government model saftey versus extended) and if it has a rail
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06-23-2012, 11:50 AM
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I have a Wilson pancake 5" for OWB and carry the Wilson fullsize or the Kimber 4" in it..works fine. Also have a Wilson Summer Companion made for 4" IWB that I carry both the fullsize or 4" in never seems to be a problem.
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06-23-2012, 01:02 PM
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I have a GREAT idea here.... Let's ask our Holster Maker!!!
LANE!!! You wanna weigh in on this one? Da 
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#7
06-23-2012, 03:52 PM
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Quote:
 nobody asked you......
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06-23-2012, 08:27 PM
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yeah Aaron... so there! LOL! And what is a 38 Supper???
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COTEP: CBOB578 DW CCO SIG GSR 1911 SA Micro Compact and a spectacular cast of others! "You have never lived, until you have almost died. And for those who fight for it, life has a flavor that the protected will never know." Guy de Maupassant, 1893. Anonymously, penned on a sign at a command post at Khe Sanh, RVN.
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06-23-2012, 08:38 PM
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06-23-2012, 11:35 PM
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From my experience - for what it's worth - all 5" 1911's are the same with regards to holsters - excluding tactical rails, which don't belong on 1911's in first place
Where things can be a bit challenging is in the smaller sizes. Depending upon the manufacturer, I've seen the mid size/commander size at 4" or 4.25" inches. Compact/Officer sizes at 3 or 3.5". With that, the holsters will usually fit - just not perfectly. I've had people tell me that they've successfully used a Commander size holster for full sized guns - the nose just sticks out a bit. Given all that - my professional opinion is that each of your guns should have it's own holster. Usually in several different colors and styles. Maybe two or three holsters per gun just to be safe.  Lane
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