1911 45 acp

[MikeDVB]

Wow, troll much?

I generally carry a full sized Kimber TLE II concealed, though I do occasionally OC it because it is too pretty to hide. I carry at about 5 o'clock and have only been spotted once - by a fellow leader who carries regularly as well.

I wish I had the physical structure that permitted 5 o'clock carry. I have, even when I was skinny, what most refer to as a "huge ass". It makes shopping for pants problematic at best and carrying anything past 3 o'clock uncomfortable at best.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I'm. 5' 6" and weigh 145 lbs. and I can conceal a Sig 266 so I don't think a 1911 would be to bad

 

[CPT Nervous]

I'm 5'8" and I can open carry a Glock 19.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

I cc'd a full sized 1911 for many years. Still would, but department regs say no SAO, and I don't like switching back and forth between platforms.

I cc a Sig P220 now, and its about the same size and weight.

I even carried IWB and didn't find it too bad. Quality belt and buy your jeans one waist size larger than you normally would. I used this holster: http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Product_Line/_Tail_Gunner_W-Straps/_tail_gunner_w-straps.html

 

[6mm Shoot]

When I first got my 1911 I carried it all the time in a shoulder rig. It seemed to work. After getting my Glock 30 it be came a safe queen. Then when I got my Glock 36 the 30 has been sitting in the safe. I really like shooting both of them. I just don't like to carry them.

 

[ACC]

I tried to CC my 1911 Compact 9mm and I always felt it was too big, too bulky & too heavy. If I am going to open carry, it would work. However, I prefer CC and dig sub-compact 9's for that duty.

 

[jballs]

I'm 5'10 137lbs and I wouldn't even attempt to conceal my 5" kimber.

 

[patience0830]

I use a Comptac Infidel IWB holster with my Springfield Loaded and its pretty nice.

Talkin about Springfields. Wished I'd had $250 yesterday. I'd have screwed Cabelas out of an O/D m1911A1 I watched a guy sell them for that. If he'd have taken a check I'da made him an extra few bucks. I gotta learn to keep some cash with me.

 

[Max Volume]

i carry a full size 1911 Government Model every day...in the summer, i wear a "wife beater" under a loose t-shirt and a nice IWB or AIWB holster. The wife beater keeps the leather and grips from rubbing my sides raw. It also helps keep perspiration from rusting out the grip screws or anythng that might touch my body...nothing is better than a 1911 with a little holster shine on it from age

GONZO!!!

^^^ Yep. This has been carried for 13 years. Has had the worn barrel replaced by Springfield at no cost. NEVER a failure of any kind. Before that it was a Browning HP. Both carried in a Milt Sparks Summer Special II IWB. Kinda has a lot of holster shine on it though.

I'm 6'2" tall and it's not a problem. A good friend of mine is maybe 6" shorter and also carries one with no problem. He just had to alter the position on his belt due to a different structure.

 

[DragonGunner]

anyone conceal carry a 1911? too big?

Yup.......nope.

 

[Armchair Operator]

With a small of the back holster it is not too bad. The only problem is when you bend over, it will outline on your shirt in a big way. Of course driving for any distance will make you want to unholster. I used a yaki slide that would accomodate a full size, a commander, and the officers model.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VC1GsTZX_no&list=UUJimfyIOFM3Yaot_V8bFLPQ&index=9

 

[Jrhemming]

I carry a full-size in a Kelly c flex everyday I'm 5'3" 170 lbs the frame sticks out a little under a tighter t shirt but most of the time no one would ever know

 

[PGRChaplain]

I have a Comander I carry often in a Banchi belt holster. I carry my Govt model in a Jackass sholder rig, it works great under a light jacket.

 

[johnny45]

anyone conceal carry a 1911? too big?

I CC a full size 1911 on a regular basis. It is a thin gun to carry.

 

[cosermann]

According to previous INGO polls - yeah, lots of people carry something the size of a 1911.

Here's an article for perspective ==>> http://www.survivalblog.com/2010/07/why_not_carry_the_big_gun_by_s.html

 

[MikeDVB]

I carry my full size 1911 every day, and only those who know I carry know that I have it. These pictures aren't great, but they'll give you an idea. And no, you can't see the gun in the first picture - it's just how the shirt fell.

 

[drumsscott]

1911 carry

I carry both the Kimber 4" & 5" with no problem.