# Wilson Combat Lo Profile holster for full size 1911 **URL:** \ **Category:** Guns & Gear\ **Created:** [July 28, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/wilson-combat-lo-profile-holster-for-full-size-1911/33163 "2020-07-28T19:41:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![John292](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/john292/32/22214_2.png) [@John292](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/John292)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/wilson-combat-lo-profile-holster-for-full-size-1911/33163/1 "2020-07-28T19:41:32Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Scott52](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/scott52/32/160942_2.png) [@Scott52](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Scott52)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/wilson-combat-lo-profile-holster-for-full-size-1911/33163/2 "2020-07-28T20:34:42Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![MarkinMT](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/markinmt/32/3442_2.png) [@MarkinMT](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/MarkinMT)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/wilson-combat-lo-profile-holster-for-full-size-1911/33163/3 "2020-07-28T21:16:39Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Fred\_G](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/fred_g/32/1702_2.png) [@Fred\_G](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Fred_G)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2020, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/wilson-combat-lo-profile-holster-for-full-size-1911/33163/4 "2020-07-28T21:38:49Z")
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](http://www.jasonwinnie.com/open-top-pancake-with-body-shield-j111/) ---
**Author:** ![John292](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/john292/32/22214_2.png) [@John292](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/John292)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 2:14am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/wilson-combat-lo-profile-holster-for-full-size-1911/33163/6 "2020-07-29T02:14:32Z")
Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![John292](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/john292/32/22214_2.png) [@John292](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/John292)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 3:40am UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/wilson-combat-lo-profile-holster-for-full-size-1911/33163/7 "2020-07-29T03:40:58Z")
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, ---
**Author:** ![Fred\_G](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/fred_g/32/1702_2.png) [@Fred\_G](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Fred_G)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/wilson-combat-lo-profile-holster-for-full-size-1911/33163/9 "2020-07-29T12:57:35Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![John292](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/john292/32/22214_2.png) [@John292](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/John292)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/wilson-combat-lo-profile-holster-for-full-size-1911/33163/10 "2020-07-29T13:10:29Z")
Good to know. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![OldJarhead](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/oldjarhead/32/17660_2.png) [@OldJarhead](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/OldJarhead)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/wilson-combat-lo-profile-holster-for-full-size-1911/33163/12 "2020-07-29T21:44:46Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Brian139](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c89c15/32.png) [@Brian139](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Brian139)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/wilson-combat-lo-profile-holster-for-full-size-1911/33163/15 "2020-07-31T17:47:17Z")
+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. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/dd_dev/original/3X/5/1/51230337ba7b257233e6196f74fa7ac431f34b19.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Scott52](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/scott52/32/160942_2.png) [@Scott52](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Scott52)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/wilson-combat-lo-profile-holster-for-full-size-1911/33163/16 "2020-07-31T18:13:18Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![Scott52](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/community.usconcealedcarry.com/scott52/32/160942_2.png) [@Scott52](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/u/Scott52)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.usconcealedcarry.com/t/wilson-combat-lo-profile-holster-for-full-size-1911/33163/18 "2020-07-31T18:38:21Z")
Thank you, photos helped. Guess I’ll need to loose 20 or so pounds! OK, maybe 40, but who’s counting.