Holster recommendation

[Crwbr]

Hoping someone can help with a holster find. I am looking for a low ride, owb, suede lined holster for a tle/rl ii.

I am looking for the low ride because I want to use it for ppc competitions and am most comfortable with a low ride position. Suede lining is to reduce wear of course.

I’ve fried safariland but they don’t seem to carry many options for the tle.

Anyone know of any holsters they can recommend?


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[Steal2B]

My experience and most I've read is that suede lining increases wear. I have personally had this conversation with a few premium holster manufacturers. Suede increases friction and collects difficult to clean abrasives. You are better off with a finished (buffed) lining and to avoid chrome tanning (especially on blued components).

Cowhide Lining - TuckerGunLeather.com

Holsters question - lined vs unlined

https://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=74221#/topics/74221

 

[Steal2B]

I would guess you are looking for more of a comp holster as opposed to a higher riding canted concealed holster. I understand you also have a tactical rail and front strap checkering with the 5" 1911. As for holster choices you can give these guys a call and they can provide what you want in a quick turnaround custom order

From Amherst NY, Ritchie gunleather for their speed scabard which has no sweat shield
Catalog of Products

From TTgunleather their comp-cut scabbard with a mid sweatguard shield
Comp-Cut Scabbard - TTGunleather Store

If you can wait or want more ideas here are other options

Wrightleathrrworks has a mid height Bruce Nelson type you could get in their master or signature collection
Marshal™ OWB Holster

Some seasoned LEOs liked this Milt Sparks version of Bruce Nelson's concept
55-BN | Milt Sparks Holsters

If you want to go real low there is the Kramer scabbards and the woman's is the lowest. Not lined but premium finishing
Scabbard/Pancake Gun Holsters

 

[Crwbr]

Thank you! These are great references. I have some research to do!


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