With mouse guns and thin framed subcompacts being all the rage these days, most have abandoned carrying anything in a full framed gun.
Share your tricks and tips, if you got 'em.
While I prefer a 5" 1911 IWB, I'll sometimes carry a 4" N frame. While the 1911 is fine under a tee, for the big N I prefer to carry OWB which requires a button up shirt to avoid printing.
The shirt should not be snug fitting, and should not be of a thin or flimsy material. It is preferable that it extends a couple inches past the holster, for obvious reasons.
Why carry a large gun? It's easy to conceal with some small concessions made to dress and movement. The weight is not obtrusive with a proper belt supporting it. Mainly, they are the easiest to shoot well, and while I am capable of shooting most any gun well I like to carry what I shoot
best. It also allows the use of more serious calibers in barrel lengths that make better use of it.
In my case the only downside in this method of carry is some noise created between belt and holster when walking or moving about. Sitting on a bench style seat is a little problematic as the gun/holster will essentially be resting on it.
The other thing is that anyone moving in for a big hug is likely to get a bit of a shock.
20131111_020945_LLS by
Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
20131111_021647_LLS by
Slick_Rick77, on Flickr
Apologies for the dirty mirror. Darn kids...
