Quixote Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 I'm the proud owner of a new STI BLS9. (Range trip tomorrow!) But I'm having difficulty finding a IWB holster to fit the narrower (.765 across steel 1.06 across wood) frame. ANy suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedshooter Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 I carry my BLS 40 in the same holster I carry my Colt Commander, a Milt Sparks VMII (made for the Commander). I have also carried it in a Milt Sparks Summer Special and a High Noon Tail Gunner, both also made for a Commander. The BLS carries comfortably and securely in all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixote Posted April 30, 2004 Author Share Posted April 30, 2004 I carry my BLS 40 in the same holster I carry my Colt Commander, a Milt Sparks VMII (made for the Commander). I have also carried it in a Milt Sparks Summer Special and a High Noon Tail Gunner, both also made for a Commander. The BLS carries comfortably and securely in all of them. Thank you sir. I was just concerned the fit would be loose/sloppy. I'll start checking out "commander sized" IWB holsters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedshooter Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 Officer's size would probably work as well (I think barrel length is comparable). I use a Commander size because thats what I had already. The BLS is shorter than the Commander so there is 1/2" or so extra space between the end of the barrel and the bottom of the holster. I would think most any leather IWB holster made for a 1911 will work. Although I have never tried it, a BLS in a Kydex 1911 holster would probably be a little loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quixote Posted May 1, 2004 Author Share Posted May 1, 2004 Yes, the BLS is loose in my kydex holster. That's why I figured I might have to find something smaller/tighter. I guess it is time I invested in a good leather IWB holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbear38S Posted May 1, 2004 Share Posted May 1, 2004 I have an LS-40 (same top, shorter grip) and it fits fine in my Milt Spark summer special which is made for a Kimber Compact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman33_99 Posted May 1, 2004 Share Posted May 1, 2004 I have a Springfield Micro-Compact 1911 for carry. I carry it in a Galco Tuck-able IWB leather holster. I like it a lot, because I can tuck my shirt inside it with most anything I wear, and no-one else will ever know it is there. No need for jackets or vests. Travis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBaneACP Posted May 1, 2004 Share Posted May 1, 2004 I carry my LS-9 (from Burns Custom Pistols) in a Lou Alessi IWB made for it. Finest holster I've ever owned. BTW, Blade-Tech now lists the LS-9/40 in their list of guns for B-T kydex holster. I ordered a regular belt holster and mag pouch but haven't received them yet. Hell of a carry gun! Do wish it had an aluminum frame, but I guess you can't have everything... Michael B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Run n Gun Posted May 1, 2004 Share Posted May 1, 2004 Dawson sells an Alessi IWB holster for the LS. I really wanted a LS40 for my carry gun but at the time STI had halted production of them to concentrate on their more popular guns… bummer. >click here< Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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