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The 1791 Gunleather BH1 is an outside-the-waistband belt holster built from certified American steerhide leather, cut and stitched by hand for right-handed carry. It's designed around the classic 1911 platform without a rail, fitting frames with 4 to 5 inch barrels, and the multi-fit pattern covers a wide range of models including Colt, Kimber, Sig Sauer STX, Springfield, Ruger SR1911, Rock Island, and the Browning Hi Power. The open-top design keeps your draw fast and predictable, while the sweat guard rides up between the gun and your side so the hammer isn't digging into you and the finish stays protected from sweat.
Leather holsters have a way of getting better with age, and the BH1 leans into that. The thick steerhide breaks in over a few days using the plastic bag method 1791 recommends, and once it's molded to your gun the retention settles into that sweet spot where the pistol stays put but still draws clean with one hand. Folks who've carried one tend to point to the forward cant as a big reason it feels natural coming out of the holster. The reinforced double stitching and hand-finished interior aren't just for looks either, they help the holster hold its shape and keep from wearing the bluing off your slide.
This is a carry piece that pulls double duty. The beveled American steel clip anchors it solidly to a belt and holds the gun tight to your body, so it conceals fine under a flannel, hoodie, or jacket while still being quick to reach. Because it's real leather and not molded plastic, it won't warp on a hot dash or crack down a stress point as the years pass. It's the kind of holster that gets described as a statement piece, the sort of thing that ages into a favorite and gets passed down. 1791 backs the BH1 with a lifetime warranty, which tells you how they feel about their own stitching.
The BH1 is built for 1911-style pistols without a rail, covering 4 to 5 inch barrel lengths. The multi-fit pattern works with a wide range of models like Colt 1911, Kimber Pro TLE/RLII, Sig Sauer STX, Springfield, Ruger SR1911, Rock Island, and the Browning Hi Power. Five-inch guns tend to sit flush, and it holds retention well on barrels from about 4.25 inches and up.
Leather holsters like this one benefit from a short break-in, and 1791 recommends the plastic bag method to gently stretch the steerhide to your specific gun. Some owners find their pistol fits right out of the package, while thicker cuts take a few days to settle. Once broken in, the retention is snug with no slipping but still allows a smooth one-handed draw and reholster.
It can be. While it's an outside-the-waistband holster, the steel clip pulls the gun in tight to your body, so it conceals well under a jacket, hoodie, or untucked flannel. Many carriers use it exactly that way in cooler weather while still enjoying the comfort of an OWB rig over an IWB setup.
The sweat guard is the raised section of leather that sits between the pistol and your body. It protects the gun's finish from moisture and tarnishing, and it keeps the hammer and rear of the slide from gouging into your side for more comfortable all-day carry.
| UPC | 816161022726 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BH1-BLK-R |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 10.9500 |
| Product Type | Outside Waistband Holster |
| Style | Outside The Waistband |
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