Leather 1911 Chest Holster

Leather semi-auto chest holster

The 1911 has been carried in the field for over a century, and it pairs naturally with a handmade leather holster. Our leather 1911 chest holster is molded to your exact pistol, including barrel length and whether it has an accessory rail.

Because 1911s vary so much between makers, we build fits for dozens of specific models. Choose your make, barrel length, and rail option from the Gun dropdown on the product page.

Order the 1911 Chest Holster

1911 models we build for

Colt: 1911A1 and Government Model 5" (no rail)
Kimber: 1911 3", 4", 4.25", and 5", with or without rail, plus the Target 10mm 6"
Springfield Armory: 1911 A1, Mil-Spec, Loaded, TRP, Operator, Champion Operator, EMP, Emissary, Ranger Officer, and Micro Compact
Sig Sauer: 1911 4.2" and 5", with or without rail, and the 5" Classic
Ruger: SR1911 5" and 1911 4.25"
Remington: R1 5", R1 Carry 4.25", and R1 Enhanced 5"
Dan Wesson: Kodiak 10mm 6", Bruin 10mm 6", and Specialist 45 5"
Also: Browning 1911, Taurus 1911 5" (with or without rail), and Girsan MC1911 SC

Why carry a 1911 on your chest

A full-size steel 1911 is heavy on a belt. The chest holster spreads that weight across an adjustable harness, keeps the pistol clear of a pack or saddle, and keeps the grip within easy reach.

What you get with every Paradise Valley Leather chest holster

Handmade in Montana from premium full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather
Molded to your specific pistol for a secure fit and dependable retention
Hand-burnished edges and a clean, finished look
Adjustable harness that fits X-Small to XXXL (larger on request in the order comments)
Your choice of Black, Light Brown, Vintage Brown, or Dark Brown leather with black or brown stitching
Right-handed or left-handed builds

Each holster is built to order and takes about 3 to 4 weeks to make. The price is $215, and the same holster has more than 200 customer reviews on our product page.

Frequently asked questions

Do you make 10mm 1911 chest holsters?

Yes. We build fits for the Dan Wesson Kodiak and Bruin 10mm and the Kimber Target 10mm 6".

Does the rail make a difference?

Yes. A railed frame needs a different fit, so choose the w/ rail or no rail version that matches your pistol.

My 1911 is not listed. Can you still make one?

Please contact us with the make, model, and barrel length.