Carried a full size 1911 for the first time in a long time today. WOW!

[Marshal Tom]

for years I carried some sort of 1911 only while a PO. I had full size, commander size and even officer sizes at some point. For the last several years I have been carrying a Glock 19, a Shield or my M&P 340 as well as some other striker fired, mid sized guns. I strapped on my full size custom 1911 while walking up on the Grand Mesa today and really noticed how heavy that old beast was. Still love the platform though.

 

[Erocksmash]

Every once in a while ill strap on the ol 1026 and make a run to the store right quick and thats a boat anchor...

I have a commander sized .45 I some times thunk about carrying, I'm just so use to the G19 I throw it on appendix IWB no issues....

Deffinatly tell a difference between old steel and new plastic

 

[ContinentalOp]

My current EDC is a Beretta PX4 Compact. Certainly not a heavy, all-metal, full-size gun. But once in a while I'll carry my 642 instead. Man, what a difference!

FWIW, still hoping to get some carry gear for my Beretta 92FS so I can give that a try. Not a high priority right now, though.

 

[Dougaz]

47 ounces without a magazine ..... LOL

 

[Chukar60]

I Used to carry a full sized 1911 and then a commander years ago.
I do not even own a 1911 anymore. I should have one just for range use but I ain’t got there yet.
Last time I handled one I was reminded why I was so fond of my 3” J frame and Sig 365 XL. Dang those 1911’s are big and heavy compared to those two.

 

[Chino74]

I'm in the same boat. I really want to transition to my full size Gov. 1911 for EDC but my EDC for years has been a Glock 27., pretty hard to beat. Now open carry in a good rig., much more enjoyable with the 1911., IWB is gonna be challenging., maybe a high ride pancake holster with untucked Hawaiian shirt is my ticket.

 

[LEO918]

I have probably carried the 1911 more than any other. Lately this....

 

[Rodan]

That's what they make Lightweight Commanders for...

My Kimber CDP Pro is still my favorite ccw gun. My M&P 9's are a break-even in weight, with more ammo, but that slim profile of the 1911 is hard to beat.

 

[LEO918]

This would be another choice - Commander LW 9mm.

 

[LVSteve]

47 ounces without a magazine ..... LOL

Huh? Sounds like a Star Megastar, not a 1911.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

The pistol is intended to be comforting, not comfortable.

Personally, after only 51 years of use I find the full-size 1911 pistol to be the most comforting accessory I can have.

Your methods may vary. Your results may vary.

 

[Univibe]

The pistol is intended to be comforting, not comfortable.

Personally, after only 51 years of use I find the full-size 1911 pistol to be the most comforting accessory I can have.

Your methods may vary. Your results may vary.

I find my M&P more comforting. 18>8. Running out of ammunition in a gang situation would be discomforting. Perhaps only briefly.

 

[Murdock]

God designed the human body so that JMB could put the 1911 behind the hip at 4 o'clock in Milt Sparks leather. It's in the Scriptures. Someplace.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Did the 1911 ( every Colt version made) thing for about a decade (the 80s) until I got a Sig 220 in .45.... a lot lighter and this W German gun will shoot 'cloverleafs" at 50ft...... not me so much anymore Have an all steel version for the range and two 245s for concealed carry.

Only 1911 I have today is a Sig Custom Shop C3 CCO (4.2" barrel/slide on on Officers frame)....... the ideal concealed carry 1911 IMO, in a Milt Sparks Summer Special II !!!!!!

 

[squidsix]

I find my Colt Government models easier to carry than my 4566, but prefer the double action for carry. I will say this though: Can't beat the Colt for it's balance in the hand. Nothing feels like that!

 

[BAM-BAM]

I find my Colt Government models easier to carry than my 4566, but prefer the double action for carry. I will say this though: Can't beat the Colt for it's balance in the hand. Nothing feels like that!

Agree with Squidsix...I moved away from the 1911s as a carry gun as I prefer a DA/SA for a civilian concealed carry gun vs. cocked and locked.

 

[brucev]

First pistol I ever carried was a Colt Commander in (of course!!!) .45 ACP. Never noticed it being heavy. That was back in 1980 when I worked at nights on the intercostal waterway in New Orleans, LA. Sincerely. bruce.

 

[malph]

We've been spoiled by the plastic guns in terms of weight and carry comfort.

 

[robvious]

there is always a comfort in what we DID that is a bit different from what we DO now... they are both fine... do I like the 1911... I must, I have a few in all the different sizes, and only one oddball not in 45acp... do I carry one... not much any more... I carry small and alloy or plastic 95% of the time... but that 5% brings back memories of yore... all good

 

[SAFireman]

I get a lot of miles out of my Colt Commander!

The 38 Super version of this is being built, slowly, but surely.

This one rides in a Kramer belt scabbard. It works for me