A 1911 holster is designed to fit, you guessed it, a 1911-style pistol. Introduced in, you guessed it again, 1911 to the US military, the 1911 handgun is a full-size single-action semi-automatic hammer-fired pistol chambered in .45 ACP. Since then, it's become one of the most ubiquitous pistol designs in history. It's now available in a variety of chamberings and sizes.
The 1911 handgun is a standard design, so it uses mostly interchangeable parts. However, the design comes in a variety of sizes (full, compact, and subcompact) and features like a rail system under the barrel might vary, so you should double check the 1911 holster's compatibility before buying it.
It's not so much a question of safety, but rather how comfortable you are carrying a loaded firearm. The 1911 design is equipped with two safeties. The first is the manual safety, which when engaged blocks the trigger from moving. The second is a passive safety that disengages the firing mechanism when you're not gripping the gun.
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