Anyone here familiar with these? They are available with or without a thumb break and according to the website they are in stock (no waiting list) I’m especially curious about conceal-ability for an OWB holster.
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Full size 1911, no matter how low profile, is still going to present a problem depending on your attire. However, you can’t bet the quality of a Bill Wilson product.
WC makes good stuff. I do not have any information about that particular holster.
As to a full size 1911 and concealment I do. I carried a full size 1911, OWB, for decades. Still do now and then. Part of it is body type, and a lot of it is how you dress. The hardest part to conceal is the frame, second is the length. Heck, I conceal carry a Beretta M9A1, which is the same size, just a bit thicker.
Not real familiar with WC’s holsters, but I am sure they are good quality. I carry a Commander or full size 1911 pretty much every day. As long as I have on a cover garment, no problems carrying it.
I am looking forward to winter, gets a bit hot here in Louisiana. I have several of these for some of my guns, might save you a box of ammo. Open Top Pancake with Body Shield - J111 - Jason Winnie Leathergoods
Thanks!
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Any thoughts on the thumb snap version as opposed to the open top version? I see that the thumb snap permits cocked and locked carry,
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You can carry condition one without a retention strap. A proper holster should hold the gun in just fine. Unless you do a LOT of jumping around! If I ever get a bike I will use a similar holster with a thumb snap, but no need for current carry.
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Good to know. Thank you!
You’re right on both counts Scott.
My 3" Kimber CDP ll is very concealable.
That 2" ob barrel is a LOT when trying to conceal!
All the best.
+1 on no need for a retention strap. Same boat. I don’t use retention straps unless certain physical activities are the order of the day. I know it’s not a Wilson combat, but here is my daily carry alien gear rig. I do not think that a 1911 needs a retention strap purely for safety. They are perfectly safe to carry in condition one without one.
Doesn’t that setup present a problem when driving? Or sitting?
My setup is at 4 o’clock IWB kydex with 3” 1911, never a problem in and out of car, but I do have a hard time drawing when seatbelted in. If I bend down to touch toes, I may print. My stature and, unfortunate belly, prevents AIWB.
Thank you, photos helped. Guess I’ll need to loose 20 or so pounds! OK, maybe 40, but who’s counting.