How many 1911 carriers out there?
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I carry a Gvt. Rock Island (actually, the frame and slide are RIA, everything else is Wilson Combat.) It makes carrying a little more of a thought out process, but it's not a huge problem. I usually carry strong side in a belt slide holster and a decent rayon Hawaiian print shirt is good enough. (silk will print BAD)
GatorFarmer
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I like the old Safety Speed tab/paddle holster for a full size 1911. It does a nice job with my Colt Series 70.
Trooper224
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Count me in. I've been carrying a full-size 1911 routinely for the last 15+ years. No experience with one with an aluminum rail.
USAF385
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I only occasionally carry my 1911.. and only in jacket weather with a shoulder holster. I just can't comfortably carry anything concealed bigger than my 642 unless it's in a shoulder holster.
LuddhaBuddha
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I carry my 1911SC commander everyday, I have also tried carrying my dads RIA govt. model and its not too bad, you really need a good belt and holster to carry a big gun.
Vanilla Gorilla
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There's a 1911 in there somewhere. That's my daily carry stuff, except for a different knife, now.
LoboGunLeather
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At last count I have 18 of the 1911-type pistols in my little collection, starting with a civilian-model Colt 1911 (1914 production), Colt 1911 U.S. Army (1918), Colt 1911 U.S. Navy, Springfield Armory 1911 (1918), military 1911A1's from 1936 to 1945 by Colt, Remington Rand, Ithaca, and Union Switch & Signal, a 1938 production .38 Super, 1968 Government Model, Series 70 Government Model and Combat Commander, and a Colt Service Model Ace .22 LR.
I would not feel unarmed with any of those old timers. My prefered carry guns in recent years have been from Kimber (TLE, Pro Carry, and CDP models) when weather permits a cover garment.
None have rails, I have never seen any advantage to this feature for a concealed carry weapon (maybe for tactical applications, which I don't have to worry about anymore). The Kimbers all have night sights.
My usual carry rig is my Model 1-SL OWB holster on a 1.5" belt made of 10-oz. cowhide and a single mag pouch on the off-side.
My old S&W Model 37 Airweight will never be far from me, and I also like the Kahr P40 a lot. Both are very lightweight, just perfect for summertime when I don't want to wear a cover garment.
Tough to beat a good 1911 pistol, but there are certainly a number of fine alternatives.
I would not feel unarmed with any of those old timers. My prefered carry guns in recent years have been from Kimber (TLE, Pro Carry, and CDP models) when weather permits a cover garment.
None have rails, I have never seen any advantage to this feature for a concealed carry weapon (maybe for tactical applications, which I don't have to worry about anymore). The Kimbers all have night sights.
My usual carry rig is my Model 1-SL OWB holster on a 1.5" belt made of 10-oz. cowhide and a single mag pouch on the off-side.
My old S&W Model 37 Airweight will never be far from me, and I also like the Kahr P40 a lot. Both are very lightweight, just perfect for summertime when I don't want to wear a cover garment.
Tough to beat a good 1911 pistol, but there are certainly a number of fine alternatives.
Pete
Dan Cash
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Working out in the bush I usually have a big six shooter. When I go to town, it is with a 1911 in a Milt Sparks IWB and a 642 in the off side pocket. That big flat chunck of iron comforts me.
cmort666
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I regularly carry a 5" Norinco M1911. I use a Don Hume 715M IWB.
I haven't been carrying it lately due to the very hot and humid weather. The 715M really requires a t-shirt to prevent the gun chafing my side, and until the past few days, it's been too hot for a t-shirt AND a polo shirt. I eventually plan to supplement my various 715Ms with "tuckable" IWBs that protect my skin from the gun and vice versa.
I haven't been carrying it lately due to the very hot and humid weather. The 715M really requires a t-shirt to prevent the gun chafing my side, and until the past few days, it's been too hot for a t-shirt AND a polo shirt. I eventually plan to supplement my various 715Ms with "tuckable" IWBs that protect my skin from the gun and vice versa.
dennis40x
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michael thornton
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i carry a colt combat elite, the thing about a 1911 is they are flat and fairly easy to hide
LoboGunLeather
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For what it may be worth, my customers are ordering holsters for 1911-style pistols at a rate approximating 15% of my total production. I don't thing the 1911's are going away any time soon!
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A 5" non-railed steel 1911 rests in a Kramer IWB#2 with the belt & mag pouch from Mernickle. As comfortable as it can be.
It may not hold lots of rounds, but they go where I need them to go.
It may not hold lots of rounds, but they go where I need them to go.
One of my regular carry guns is a Kimber 4" with alloy frame. Carry it OWB in a pancake style holster. Have to be a little careful about what shirt I wear with this rig.
38-44HD45
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I've carried full-size 1911s a lot. Still do, sometimes, but it's usually a Delta Elite or a full-size Aegis, converted to 9x23, when I do. I don't want a rail on a holster gun, but if the holster is made right, it shouldn't be a problem. The keys to 1911 carryability are a good belt, combined with a good holster, and a TIGHT fit of belt to holster.
MR. IHC
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i carry an original colt 1911 from time to time. she's an oldey but goody. made in 1918, serial #502xxx
i carry an original colt 1911 from time to time. she's an oldey but goody. made in 1918, serial #502xxx
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