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…in everyone’s collection.
And if the 1911 was meant for any holster, it’s got to be the Yaqui. A basic leather belt slide, the Yaqui epitomizes simplicity and functionality, holding a 1911 at a slight forward cant and helping it to disappear under a single covering garment — as long as the garment is long enough to hide the 1911’s muzzle.
This particular Yaqui comes from shottist.com and is the handiwork of Andy Langlois, a craftsman who makes great rifle slings and other fine leather goods. It costs $50 and is available in black, walnut, or chestnut brown, for right- or left-handers.
Good-looking, functional, comfortable. The Yaqui holds any sized 1911 just right. In the carrier is a Nighthawk Custom T4.
The back or body side of the Yaqui reveals a cutout for a belt loop. Running a gun belt through a belt loop cutout keeps the Yaqui from sliding too much on the belt.
Yaqui is a low-profile holster and one which makes the best use of the 1911’s trim profile. A single leather strap does most of the work of holding the 1911 and keeping it steady.
This view of the Yaqui from above shows the construction of the leather strap and how it is affixed to the rest of the holster. That’s heavy-duty stitching and tightening a gun belt engages the leather which pulls the gun toward the body, securing it even further.
Need a gun belt? Pick up one at the same website as the Yaqui. Andy’s gun belts run $60 and complement the Yaqui perfectly.
As for how the Yaqui carries, well, let’s just say its profound simplicity requires very little text to explain. In a nutshell, it’ll keep your 1911 ready at hand all day, comfortably and securely. Ready to add one to your collection?
— Mark Kakkuri
