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I guess my mileage varied. I am glad that you guys got the service you were looking for.


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Originally Posted by Oregon45
I'm considering the Tanker because I've found it works better than a belt holster when carrying a backpack. I also like the greater protection from rain and snow when carrying one under a jacket or vest. I've got them for revolvers, but have never carried a 1911 in one.
All good reasons. Years ago I used to carry a Smith Model 39 in a tanker under all of those conditions, and I liked it, a lot. Since there's not that much difference between a 39 and a 1911, I suspect it'll work just fine.


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Originally Posted by Oregon45
Looking at ordering an El Paso Saddlery 1942 Tanker holster for one of my 1911's. I've had them for revolvers but never for an automatic; anybody have that style of holster for a 1911, and, if so, how do you like it?

Friend of mine uses one backpacking while we're carrying the packs, then switches to a belt slide when we hit camp. (I do something pretty similar with a short Super Blackhawk ... interesting how we came to the same end point separately.) I don't think you'll find anything particularly different about one with a 1911 than you find with your revolvers.

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Not a 1911 (but I think it's a 45?) obviously, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Seems like I had it in a couple weeks after ordering. I know others here have them, because I asked for opinions before I purchased.

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Originally Posted by RufusG
Not a 1911 (but I think it's a 45?) obviously, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Seems like I had it in a couple weeks after ordering. I know others here have them, because I asked for opinions before I purchased.

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Nice rig. That's what I'm looking for. Heck, it even helps to hold your britches up.

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Originally Posted by Scott F
Now I remember why I do not use my tanker holster. I just checked my holster now that I am home and the strap is across the grip safety. I carry condition one. Not a good combination in my opinion.


I carry my 1911 in an EPS Tanker holster, and just leave the safety strap unsnapped. Unless my Corsair was shot up and I was forced to parachute, I can't see much need for the strap. I've never come close to having my pistol start to slide out, even when bending over. It wouldn't bother me to depress the grip safety though, since the thumb safety is doing all the work, and the trigger is fully covered inside the holster. I did use the safety strap when I first bought my holster, and still carried condition one.

Just a friendly reminder........BHPs don't have grip safeties. smile


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I've got two, one for a 1911 and another for a S&W M57 Mountain Gun. For being out in the woods and carrying a pack they work really well, and even the weight of the M57 is not too big of a deal using the tanker. The 1911 being thinner is even easier to carry. EPS filled my orders pretty fast, within 3 weeks or so on both occasions IIRC, no problem.

My FIL was a tanker, and we have a picture of him from the South Pacific in WWII with a 1911 in a tanker holster. Looks like it was in Condition 3. If that was good enough for him in a pretty nasty place I think I can handle the Colorado backcountry the same way.

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I realize this is completely different in design, but similar in function. I�ve used this while part of a SAR team and it works well for carrying a semi-auto. It�s too small for a long barreled revolver, but a 1911 works. I realize it�s not a leather tanker, but if your point is to get something off your belt, this works well, is very adjustable, and offers additional storage for a few other items. Anyway, take a look at the radio chest harnesses:

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I have used one for years when we go up into the hills to camp and shoot....very comfortable and doesnt hang on brush


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Originally Posted by RufusG
Not a 1911 (but I think it's a 45?) obviously, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Seems like I had it in a couple weeks after ordering. I know others here have them, because I asked for opinions before I purchased.

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Nice, I keep meaning to order a plain one for a kit gun. Ought to be very light and handy, esp on an ATV, or walking through the woods.

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Rufus,

what do you put on your holster, mink oil?

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Rufus,

what do you put on your holster, mink oil?

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To be honest, I'm not sure I've put anything on that one yet. If I did, it would have probably just been whatever car leather treatment I had laying around.

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