Who carries a 1911?

[XNARC]

Sig 1911 Fastback Carry

 

[17-21-23]

Sometimes

 

[Doc Holliday]

Who carries a 1911?

This guy does...

 

[17-21-23]

She carries 2 of them

 

[mifsuud]

Due to work I cannot carry on-body daily, when I can carry on-body S&W Performance Center 1911, bobtail commander .45 in Mitch Rosen leather.

 

[The Box]

As a Glock guy, I recently switched from the G19 to the G48. Now I carry a slim gun with a “limited” capacity. It is only a matter of time before I rotate back to a 1911. I actually prefer to carry a heavier gun, but I don’t like the bulk of a double stack. When I sold my last 1911, I decided that if I ever bought another one, it would be special. Nighthawk, Wilson, etc. I got a CMP 1911 this year...maybe that will be the one.

 

[mallic]

I just sold my sr1911 and I am sad. That gun was accurate as hell and comfortable to shoot. Alas, needs must.

 

[Pima Pants]

I wish, but I am too fat to conceal my sr1911 with any degree of decency.

I know what you mean. I have been trying to carry my Colt Defender and have tried a multitude of holsters. I have a very stiff VersaCarry water buffalo skin gunbelt and that sucker is STIFF. However, I have tried a paddle holster and a regular OWB holster and the only holster that works for my Defender is a Galco IWB holster with a belt clip. You would think my being large would make the gun easier to conceal, but you have to factor in the Fat Roll Phenomenon or FRP. The FRP causes just about any gun carried OWB to "roll away" from your belt and flop around, sticking out like a sore thumb. I know some of you will opine "lose weight" but at 65 years of age, I'm kinda stuck in my ways.

 

[Tenring]

A good holster and belt make carrying a 1911 effortless for me. Kramer makes some great holsters, just ordered another one last week when they went on sale.

 

[toepopper]

Either a government model or my glock, depending on which alien holster I grab in the morning while still sleepy.

 

[Medjay]

A good holster and belt make carrying a 1911 effortless for me. Kramer makes some great holsters, just ordered another one last week when they went on sale.

Totally agree. I AIWB my 1911 carry, and my HTC holster feels like it was second skinned over the gun and attached light. Massaged Springfield Champion Operator w X300. Slightly slimmer carry than my others, especially in a .45. Easily concealed AIWB, also is easy to keep close and perform with at OWB/4:00. However the low round count of the 1911 is absolutely to be considered when selecting for specific roles. I carry two spare mags when using this setup.

 

[Az desert rat 1]

Normally I carry my Fire Star 9mm. It's old school, like me. There are times that I carry my 1911. Pluss extra mags. I always have my CCW on me and if I get stopped by the Police the first words out of my mouth are, " Officer I have a CCW and there is a concealed weapon in the truck or on my person."

 

[Nativeazhunter]

I carry a Taurus PT 1911 (full size), for several years SOB, CCW!

 

[Geekmedic]

I carry an STI full size in a Garret Industries silent thunder IWB. One of the most comfortable holsters I own.

 

[AZ Husker]

I carry a Taurus PT 1911 (full size), for several years SOB, CCW!

Do you ever sit down? I carry a 1911 IWB, but certainly not down the back of my pants.

 

[coltnut]

Dan Wesson 1911 Guardian .38 Super (Commander)and a Colt Wiley Clap CCO 1911 in .45acp are in my rotation.And also a Dan Wesson PM-C 1911 in .38Super (CCO size)

 

[curt1950]

I wish, but I am too fat to conceal my sr1911 with any degree of decency.

I'm a big boy too but If I have a shirt cut for big boys there is no problem. I have to admit that I carry the big guns in winter mostly, its just easier .

 

[azman]

In winter months when a jacket or flannel shirt is necessary I can pull off carrying one of my 1911's...... in the summer, as the temps go up and clothing becomes minimal, the gun size goes down!

 

[Eleroo]

I wouldn't expect a 1911 would be hard to carry since it is a single stack. Is the SR1911 still considered a good option these days? (haven't researched it for a couple years)

 

[freefly]

I wouldn't expect a 1911 would be hard to carry since it is a single stack. Is the SR1911 still considered a good option these days? (haven't researched it for a couple years)

Yep, not hard to carry at all. Just a bit on the heavy side, and light on capacity. I carried an Officer-size 1911 in .45 for years, but eventually succumbed to the dark side and started carrying HK-flavored Tupperware in 9mm. Much lighter and twice the capacity. The advancement in 9mm SD ammo technology helped with the decision.