Anyone conceal carry a 3 inch 1911?
CC a 3" 1911?
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38-44HD45
Absent Comrade
My current most-carried gun is a Kimber Ultra Aegis, converted to 9x23. Works like a dream. I've carried 3" Ultra Carry .45s, too, and they work great, too, as long as one is mindful of the need to occasionally replace recoil springs and mag springs.
keith44spl
Member
Mike,
I just now slid this 'n off my belt for this photo...
Three inch Colt Defender, I carry it as a bug as well as CC.
Goin' on ten years, a case of 230gr W-W Ranger and nary a hick-up.
As a matter of fact it's the back-up I'm firing in my Hip Shootin' thread video.
Shown in one of my 'chicken hide holsters'
Su Amigo,
Dave
OP
Dave, I've been looking at the Defender and also the Springfield Ultra Compact Lightweight. I was leaning towards the Springfield but now may favor the Colt.
You've also got some might fine stocks on that iron.
You've also got some might fine stocks on that iron.
LoboGunLeather
US Veteran
Judging from the orders that I receive there are a lot of folks carrying the 3" 1911's.
cmort666
Member
A former co-worker has a Springfield MicroCompact. I'm going to make him a tuckable IWB for it, as well as one for my Norinco M1911.
In a IWB holster like the Milt Sparks Summer Special it is easy to comfortably carry even a 1911 Government Model, but the Officers frame being shorter will tend to "print" even less.
I find the Officers Model is also easy to carry in my front pants pocket if the pants have a big pocket and are of a fairly heavy material.
These short 1911's can be finiky about working.
I had mine throated, and replaced the recoil spring and recoil spring plug with the Wilson unit.
The gun is as reliable as any 1911 I have shot.
Strangely enough it shoots one ragged hole at 15 to 20 yards.
I would like to have a second one with an Aluminium frame.
I find the Officers Model is also easy to carry in my front pants pocket if the pants have a big pocket and are of a fairly heavy material.
These short 1911's can be finiky about working.
I had mine throated, and replaced the recoil spring and recoil spring plug with the Wilson unit.
The gun is as reliable as any 1911 I have shot.
Strangely enough it shoots one ragged hole at 15 to 20 yards.
I would like to have a second one with an Aluminium frame.
J.P.60
US Veteran
I have always carried a Commander. At 4" it's the shortest I'm comfortable with.
I've carried my Kimber Ultra carry 3" so much over the last 8 years that I'm now trying to make up my mind what type of refinish I'd like. Its showing wear on the sharp edges and at the muzzle. I'm leaning toward a desert tan frame with black slide Or maybe a titanium frame with black slide? in Dura coat
It has been an outstanding pistol so far , gobbles up whatever I feed it and shoots better than I can hold.
It has been an outstanding pistol so far , gobbles up whatever I feed it and shoots better than I can hold.
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Tracer_Bullet
Member
I'm iffy about the reliability of 3" 1911s, so I stick with a Commander (1911PD) when I choose to carry a 1911. I have carried a government model before too, but the 1911PD is easier to carry due to the scandium frame.
jlrhiner
US Veteran
Yep. EDC is a 3" Kimber Tactical Ultra. (And Ray made the holster).
I carry a #' 1911 Ultra CDP in .45ACP. I love it. I also use it every wednesday evening in our "friendly" IDPA style compettion at our range at work. I usually don't win because we have a few flatout good shooters. I also have to do too mnay mag changes with the 7rd mags. I'm usually in the middle.
keith44spl
Member
Rigs for 1911 3" Pistols
Sir,
Thank you.
Here's a couple of pics of my favorite 3 inch carry rigs,
I may be handcraftin' a few custom rigs for sale
(holsters and matching belts w/ silver buckels, ect...)
later in the year...Just gotta see how I'm comin' out on this here retirement thing.
Su Amigo,
Dave
Sir,
Thank you.
Here's a couple of pics of my favorite 3 inch carry rigs,
I may be handcraftin' a few custom rigs for sale
(holsters and matching belts w/ silver buckels, ect...)
later in the year...Just gotta see how I'm comin' out on this here retirement thing.
Su Amigo,
Dave
OP
Dave how about some pics out of the holster?
keith44spl
Member
Pictures
Mike,
Here's a pic of my 3" BUG / CC .45
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Business End Of That 3 Inch .45
Had an ol' boy tell me,"Mister, when I was lookin' at the business end of that pistol...All I was a seein' was a graveyard down in there."
Su Amigo,
Dave
Dave how about some pics out of the holster?
Mike,
Here's a pic of my 3" BUG / CC .45
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Business End Of That 3 Inch .45
Had an ol' boy tell me,"Mister, when I was lookin' at the business end of that pistol...All I was a seein' was a graveyard down in there."
Su Amigo,
Dave
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OP
Now, we're talkin' Dave 
keith44spl
Member
Mike,
Those short barrels without the bushing look 3 times as big.
Sometime later after that feller said that about the 'business end' of that 45.
Went to assisting the local Sheriff Dept. serve a warrant on a dope dealer.
I was just guarding the rear door, just to plug a hole.
Someone starts jerkin' on this back door...I raised that 3" .45ACP to eye level with who or whatever was fixin' to come out that door.
The door flies open, the Sheriff's alookin', I mean right down the gullet. I's smiles and holster up, he tries to force a smile.
Later during the search I ask him,"Whatcha see down there? A graveyard?"
Su Amigo,
Dave
Those short barrels without the bushing look 3 times as big.
Sometime later after that feller said that about the 'business end' of that 45.
Went to assisting the local Sheriff Dept. serve a warrant on a dope dealer.
I was just guarding the rear door, just to plug a hole.
Someone starts jerkin' on this back door...I raised that 3" .45ACP to eye level with who or whatever was fixin' to come out that door.
The door flies open, the Sheriff's alookin', I mean right down the gullet. I's smiles and holster up, he tries to force a smile.
Later during the search I ask him,"Whatcha see down there? A graveyard?"
Su Amigo,
Dave
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