Leather Holster Kits for the 1911, Sized by Barrel Length
Shop 1911 leather holster kits in Mini Slide, Thumb Break, Pancake and Snap Retention styles, each kit patterned for one barrel length from 3.00in up to 5.00in. Which styles you can order depends on the barrel length, while Black and Espresso leather are offered across the line.
Mini Slide is a compact belt-slide holster with narrow belt slots close to the body, so it rides high and tight for slim open-top carry. A Thumb Break holds the 1911 with a snapped strap across its back, and your thumb releases it on the draw. A Pancake leaves the top open and lets belt tension hold the gun between its two leather panels, while Snap Retention adds a snapped strap you free with an upward pull.
Mini Slide and Thumb Break come on every barrel length, Pancake is added on the 3.00in and 4.00in kits, and Snap Retention appears on the 3.00in kit. The 3.00in and 5.00in kits build right-hand holsters, while the 4.00in and 4.25in kits add a carry orientation choice that opens up left-hand carry on the Thumb Break style.
Send us any carry orientation or style question that comes up while you compare the 1911 kits. Holster kits for other handguns sit under their makers' names in DIY Leather Holster Kits.