Remek 771 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 If you read my other thread, you know I purchased a 5" 1911. I am thinking to try it as a concealed carry. Its big, but its thin, so I think it has a chance of being pretty good. Do you carry a full size 1911 concealed? How do you carry it? Holster recommendations? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NM0 586 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Congrats on your purchase. You will enjoy it. Minimal recoil and very easy to point shoot at close range. I have been carrying mine around the property and to some outings. The safety is still a new feature on a carry gun for me. Will take time to get used to it. Mine rides OWB comfortably in a Simply Rugged Cuda at 2:30-3:00. Did try it back further (4:00 etc) and didn't like it. It is surprising how well it can conceal with a t shirt and it disappears with an un-tucked button down shirt. Let us know how she runs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EthanM 514 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Cross draw or strong side? If strong side then check out raven concealment. It's what I use every day to carry a glock 22 Very comfortable for me and hides under a shirt. They also make one where you can tuck your shirt in and still conceal your gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Milt Sparks "Versa Max 2" Inside the Waistband is the standard by which all other holsters are judged. A less expensive option would be the Falco Holster that looks similiar: it is a quality holster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ARCHANGEL 104 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Tactipac FusionPac IWB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remek 771 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Congrats on your purchase. You will enjoy it. Minimal recoil and very easy to point shoot at close range. I have been carrying mine around the property and to some outings. The safety is still a new feature on a carry gun for me. Will take time to get used to it. Mine rides OWB comfortably in a Simply Rugged Cuda at 2:30-3:00. Did try it back further (4:00 etc) and didn't like it. It is surprising how well it can conceal with a t shirt and it disappears with an un-tucked button down shirt. Let us know how she runs. I am linking that Cuda! Will look into them. I am thinking I want OWB, as its a summer outfit, and my pants might be just a bit more comfortable in the heat. If I could get away with an untucked T I'd be set. Cross draw or strong side? If strong side then check out raven concealment. It's what I use every day to carry a glock 22 Very comfortable for me and hides under a shirt. They also make one where you can tuck your shirt in and still conceal your gun. I have always gone strong side, but now that you say this, I am beginning to wonder if I should reconsider. I have heard raven is great. Also, if I could actually tuck and still conceal, that'd be very cool. Thanks for the tip! Milt Sparks "Versa Max 2" Inside the Waistband is the standard by which all other holsters are judged. A less expensive option would be the Falco Holster that looks similiar: it is a quality holster. I use a Minotaur MTAC for my 92FS, and do love the IWB in winter. I am wondering in the summer if it would feel as good. Tactipac FusionPac IWB. I am not sure I have seen them before. Thanks, I will be looking the up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remek 771 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Anyone do small of the back? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 7,071 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I CC a full sized XD9 4" Service model, do it with either a Crossbreed Super Tuck or plain'ol Uncle Mikes IWB, strong side, with just a tshirt and it disappears pretty good. But then again, I don't really give a rat's ass if anyone sees it, I OC in a Serpa more than I CC. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 For a full-size 1911, my two favorites are a pancake holster (as above) or a shoulder holster. My sister carried SOB with either a sportcoat or vest on, but I never cared for that myself. Personal preference, but also if you should happen to get pushed down or take a fall, that hunk of steel goes right into your spine. Something to consider... Sis was 5-foot-nothin and carried an Officer's Model C&L. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adjc 171 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Milt Sparks "Versa Max 2" Inside the Waistband is the standard by which all other holsters are judged. A less expensive option would be the Falco Holster that looks similiar: it is a quality holster. this....m sparks vm2 and a nice quality belt and your good to go. i carry a commander this way when packing .45 acp, very comfortable. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I carry IWB Milt Sparks VM-2 365 days a year and it is very comfortable. I carry everything from the Officer to the Commander to the Government Model. Think Dallas weather, 110F to 20F. 1911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XdamagedX 248 Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Galco miami classic shoulder rig or (don't give me shit for it) Blackhawk SERPA... im a small guy but a light jacket or a bigger t-shirt covers it good enough for me and it's alot more comfortable than most IWB holsters I've tried Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 If you are going to carry it, do you not want to have the most efficient position to draw it quickly and acquire a target? I see lots of inefficient suggestions. Strong side carry is the best. I use Crossbreeds for most of my handguns including 1911s but admittedly, I usually strap a Glock on so I don't have to worry about an external safety in a situation where speed is of the essence. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShadowFire 220 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 If you are going to carry it, do you not want to have the most efficient position to draw it quickly and acquire a target? I see lots of inefficient suggestions. Strong side carry is the best. I use Crossbreeds for most of my handguns including 1911s but admittedly, I usually strap a Glock on so I don't have to worry about an external safety in a situation where speed is of the essence. If you train with it, your thumb safety will not be an issue. Empty your 1911, check chamber, and practice flicking the thumb safety on and off while aiming and holstering. After you do this till you think you're gonna go mad, should be automatic. Your subconcious mind will take care of the rest. I still have yet to think of a time during live fire at the range that I didn't flick the thumb safety off. And at the range I shoot drawing from the holster plus reloads, gotta stay on top of it. But sometimes I also carry my Glock 21 SF. 1911 is my primary though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Run and Gun 25 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Iwb crossbreed or galco kingtuk. Both are great carry holsterd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) kind of looking at this myself right now my selection of hand guns for carry is down to a 1911 really. Sister got my Colt Cobra, son got the Colt Pocket Pony, and daughter in law the Glock 19. That leaves me a Ruger Redhawk (I've got a shoulder holster for this one, but I's have to wear a tent to hide it), Glock 24 with a red-dot, a couple of 357 single actions, and a 1911. I've got a holster I picked up for 3 gun and added a dropped offset adapter (shown) to that, without the adapter it rides high and tight so I'll look at it 1st. Forgot who made this thing but when I get home I'll look. I know there is a different belt attachment that makes it IDPA approved so they figure it's a good concealment holster but I'll wait and see. Got home and looked it's a "Hellweg" Swat holster. Edited July 19, 2013 by the 4th Doctor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunman1 1,753 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 If you read my other thread, you know I purchased a 5" 1911. I am thinking to try it as a concealed carry. Its big, but its thin, so I think it has a chance of being pretty good. Do you carry a full size 1911 concealed? How do you carry it? Holster recommendations? So what did you decide to do here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted August 24, 2013 Report Share Posted August 24, 2013 This one works well for me IWB in the small of the back. Can also be worn clipped OWB or on a belt and it's ambi. http://www.jbpholsters.com/servlet/the-39/Leather-gun-holster-ambidextrous/Detail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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