Thumb break or not? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

JBHorne · 03-20-2008, 10:17 AM

I am about to order a KD holster for my SA 1911 "loaded" SS. I really like the idea of having a thumb break for a few reasons.

1) it goes under the hammer so "if" it did fall, it wouldn't hit the firing pin
2) it protects the firing pin from getting hit by anything else (not sure if this ever happens or is even possible
3) looks "safer" -- less menacing
4) holds the weapon in place if you have to run -- or do a keg stand for that matter

5) if someone were to get a hold of you, they are less likely to be able to draw your weapon

the thumb break would stick up high so your thumb would naturally unsnap it when you flip the safety.

any one have any opinions on thumb breaks for 1911s?

KenW. · 03-20-2008, 12:03 PM

For me, concealed carry, no thumb break; carrying exposed; yes on some type of retention. I most often use a SERPA.

bigun · 03-20-2008, 12:08 PM

I have both I really like thumb breaks being in LE it gives a little more security than a open top holster, that being said if you are using a Kydex or molded holster they are not necessary.

CharlieHo · 03-20-2008, 12:09 PM

I don't want a thumbreak on anything I carry for CCW.

ichy_trigger · 03-20-2008, 12:11 PM

No thumb breaks for me, a good molded leather holster will have plenty of retention for CCW applications.

Terry · 03-20-2008, 12:16 PM

Only thing i do not like about them is that they get in the way when Re-holstering the weapon. Other then that no problems.

JBHorne · 03-20-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry

Only thing i do not like about them is that they get in the way when Re-holstering the weapon. Other then that no problems.

True, I hadn't really thought about that. But it's a trade off and reholstering is less critical to me since hopefully it will never need to be drawn in the first place.

I was more thinking: if it's an option, why not have it? what are the downsides?

cwm355 · 03-20-2008, 12:54 PM

Like the open top myself for ccw.

**Bycyclist** · 03-20-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBHorne

True, I hadn't really thought about that. But it's a trade off and reholstering is less critical to me since hopefully it will never need to be drawn in the first place.

I was more thinking: if it's an option, why not have it? what are the downsides?

Yet another movement you'll have to ingrain on the draw. If for CCW, don't bother. If for Open Carry, then sure - get a retention holster.

03-20-2008, 10:17 AM	#1
JBHorne XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 931	Thumb break or not? I am about to order a KD holster for my SA 1911 "loaded" SS. I really like the idea of having a thumb break for a few reasons. 1) it goes under the hammer so "if" it did fall, it wouldn't hit the firing pin 2) it protects the firing pin from getting hit by anything else (not sure if this ever happens or is even possible 3) looks "safer" -- less menacing 4) holds the weapon in place if you have to run -- or do a keg stand for that matter 5) if someone were to get a hold of you, they are less likely to be able to draw your weapon the thumb break would stick up high so your thumb would naturally unsnap it when you flip the safety. any one have any opinions on thumb breaks for 1911s? __________________ I WOULD RATHER BE JUDGED BY 12 THAN CARRIED BY 6

03-20-2008, 12:03 PM	#2
KenW. XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 89	For me, concealed carry, no thumb break; carrying exposed; yes on some type of retention. I most often use a SERPA. Last edited by KenW. : 03-20-2008 at 12:06 PM.

03-20-2008, 12:08 PM	#3
bigun XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 2,357	I have both I really like thumb breaks being in LE it gives a little more security than a open top holster, that being said if you are using a Kydex or molded holster they are not necessary. __________________ Remington Rand 1911A1, Kimber Pro CDP 2, Kimber Custom Target, Ruger mark2 Govt model with Bushnell Holo site, Beretta 92D 9mm, Kahr K-40, Coming soon Kimber Warrior or Springfield Operator.

03-20-2008, 12:09 PM	#4
CharlieHo XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 514	I don't want a thumbreak on anything I carry for CCW. __________________ "The philosophy of gun control: Teenagers are roaring through town at 90 MPH, where the speed limit is 25. Your solution is to lower the speed limit to 20." - Sam Cohen, inventor of the Neutron Bomb

03-20-2008, 12:11 PM	#5
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,412	No thumb breaks for me, a good molded leather holster will have plenty of retention for CCW applications. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

03-20-2008, 12:16 PM	#6
Terry XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NorthPole, Alaska Posts: 459	Only thing i do not like about them is that they get in the way when Re-holstering the weapon. Other then that no problems. __________________ Be safe and always watch your back trail

03-20-2008, 12:54 PM	#8
cwm355 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 111	Like the open top myself for ccw. __________________ "History teaches that when you become indifferent and lose the will to fight, someone who has the will to fight will take over." Bull Simons xd-9 sc xd-40 tactical xd-40 service xd-45 service Custom Colt Gold Cup National Match

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