Works great for a full size 1911. Take a while to get Brooke in, but fits well after it's broken in to firearm shape.

Well made. Good price. Arrived quickly. Good looks.

Effective. Very sturdy. Good value for the money. Very tight. Requires a lot of working to loosen up. I suggest a little mink oil on the inside. Won't hurt the gun and makes the pull have less friction.

Pistol fits great. Holster comfortable, and looks great.

Let me start off by saying, up until now recently experience with a side arm consisted of a Glock in a Black Hawk holster. Which is to say a polymer gun in a plastic holster. Further I prefer the paddle option for the Black Hawk. When, finally I decided to expand my horizons, I picked up the Springfield Armory Range Officer Elite Target, as a previous reviewer concluded, I couldn't bring myself to put a full size 1911 with a steel frame into a plastic holster.
I happened upon 1791, a company I had never heard of, so I did a little research on the company. I liked the company philosophy regarding civil rights, and the holsters seemed to be well reviewed, so I decided to go with them, and I'm very glad I did.
When I first received the holster, I was surprised by how stiff it was, again that's just me not being familiar with leather holsters. I was expecting something more malleable, like a baseball glove. I didn't see how something so stiff could be comfortable to wear. It is however very comfortable. The level of comfort is even more surprising given the 41oz dry weight of the Range Officer.

The holster holds the gun securely. Right out of the box it was a little snug, so I did the plastic shopping bag trick and that loosened it up just enough. The gun is held very close to the body. Something else I had to get used to. In my case it's right against my middle age center handles, but from a concealment point of view it's just what I would want. Granted a full size 1911 is not what anyone would consider a concealment pistol, if you are looking for a holder for a concealed carry arm the 1791 would do the trick.
The quality and craftsmanship of the holster are top notch. I fully expect this holster to provide many years of service. In fact, I like the holster so much I subsequently purchased a dual magazine holster from 1791 to match the holster. I can highly recommend 1791 if you are looking for a top quality leather. As a bonus the price is very reasonable for the quality product you will be receiving.