August 28th, 2022
5minute read
Leather has charisma.
kick off the package, and the aroma of imported Italian leather handcrafted by artisans smells like success.
Falco leather has that custom-made look and feel, yet doesnt cost as much as your gun.
Such is the case in this Falco Falcon holster review.
Ordering a set gives you a 15 percent discount over buying the components separately.
All were finished in a deep matching mahogany brown.
Hand-tanned and smooth to the touch on the outside, rough and raw on the inside.
Inserting my 1911 into the holster, the fit was tight.
But, I knew with time it would loosen to be perfectly snug.
Consider that the Falco holster is a lot like a new, stiff pair of boots.
You needed to wear them and break them in for a comfortable, custom fit.
On average, a steel frame 1911 weighs around 40 ounces.
That sounds light until you convert it to pounds.
At nearly 2.5 lbs.
loaded, a steel-frame 1911 not only sounds heavy, it is heavy.
You need a well-made rig that distributes weight comfortably, is convenient to use, and will last.
That getting-to-know-you period allowed the gun to break in the leather.
I also held the holstered (and empty!)
1911 upside down and the pistol stayed put.
Only with a hard shake did it slide out.
This was just the right amount of retention for a smooth, quick draw.
There is no retention screw to bulk up the holster.
Retention is simply friction fit.
This ensures that when you draw, you draw just the pistol and not the pistol and holster.
The design is compact, allowing you to conceal large handguns like a 1911 without struggling.
Re-holstering doesnt require you to watch the process as the gun enters the holster.
Buckle Up
A good holster can fail if used with an insufficient belt.
The steel buckle is tasteful and unassuming.
It looks like a high-end casual belt.
I chose a single magazine pouch to complement the holster and belt.
The colors matched perfectly, and the white stitching looked great.
There is a retention screw so you’re free to fine tune the hold on the magazine.
I dont know many pouches that have this carry option feature.
Review Conclusion
Leather has character, as does the 1911.
The Falco Falcon holster, belt and mag pouch offer excellent looks and are extremely comfortable and durable.
Its a winning combination.
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