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stoble · October 18th, 2012, 02:51 PM

I love the option of an aluminum frame with a 4 in. bbl for the 1911 in 45. Don't even need a good gun belt! Thin, light, and 45 power! Sweet deal.

bwinters · October 18th, 2012, 03:26 PM

When I ran a business in NJ that had large cash business I caried a para p-14-45 stell frame in a milt sparks summer special inside the waistband holster or a galco royal guardsman. This gun wighed 40 ounces empty and over 50 ounces full loaded with 14 rounds of 45 acp. I carried 12-13 hours a day. I used a heavy 13/4 inch belt from galco or kraemer leather and purchased my pants 2 inches larger in the waist for a comfortable fit. I wore a sweater vest over it and was never spotted which as ccw except on you property or business is illegal.

DLBConductor · October 18th, 2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LimaCharlie

My every day carry gun is a 1911 carried OWB. This is my Dan Wesson Valor in a tiger shark leather DM Bullard combat holster and magazine carrier. I rotate it with an S&W Lew Horton Special 1911 or a Kimber Super Carry Custom 1911. I wear an untucked oversize shirt over it. I carry the gun at 3:00 o'clock and the spare magazine at 9:00 o'clock...

During the winter or for trips to rural areas, I substitute a Glock G20SF and two spare magazines for the 1911s.

I also have conceal-carried my Desert Eagle OWB for a full work day around law enforcement officers and no one noticed. I did it to win a bet with a LEO friend who said it couldn't be done. He didn't notice untill I showed him after work.

Wow, what a beautiful collection! How do you decide what to shoot at the range? You must have a big smile on your face every time you think of all your superb handguns.

Happy for you!

JK55 · October 18th, 2012, 04:41 PM

Want to extend my continued appreciation for your responses to my question! I've picked up quite a bit of good intel...

I'll keep monitoring this thread for more "stuff"...

Thanks again!

Ascii · October 21st, 2012, 04:30 PM

I cc my Springfield 1911 in an OWB during the cooler months when I can wear jackets and vests all day long. I prefer polo shirts in the summer so I stick with my SR9c in an IWB when wearing jeans during that time. When it's really hot and I wear shorts, I cc a Sig P238 in a pocket holster.

jmvargas · November 21st, 2012, 05:39 PM

..i've said this in another thread but i carry mine in an ipad shoulder bag plus 3 extra mags..

..never had a problem and sometimes my ipad is even in it!!

JK55 · November 23rd, 2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jmvargas

..i've said this in another thread but i carry mine in an ipad shoulder bag plus 3 extra mags..

..never had a problem and sometimes my ipad is even in it!!

Nice option, thanks for the tip!

ox92184 · November 23rd, 2012, 08:42 PM

i carry my SR1911 in a DeSantis IWB at about 4 oclock and it is very comfortable for daily carry... It goes everywhere i go all day and carry 2 spare mags at about 7 oclock

guardjim · November 24th, 2012, 02:31 PM

I carry my full size Colt IWB at 4 o'clock in a Don Hume 715M. I glued a small piece if leather to the top on the inside to keep the hammer from gouging my love handle. Not my all the time carry gun but when I do carry it I find this most comfortable way.

JK55 · November 24th, 2012, 04:33 PM

Thanks for the ideas ox92184 and guardjim!

I'm really considering on CCW my SR1911, at least give a try for this winter season...still looking for some good leather to carry it in which will most likely be IWB.

JmE · December 8th, 2012, 06:20 PM

A good belt and a pancake holster are what I'd recommend. Until my birdshead Vaquero came along, I carried a 1911 practically all of the time; first a Norinco and finally a stainless Springfield. I used a cheap belt which made it a little more difficult. After getting a Beltman horsehide belt, it was much more comfortable. The holster that I still use is a H721 O.T. [H721 O.T.] They also sell the same thing with a retention strap as the H721. When I go to a large city, the 1911 is back at my side as primary. I think you'll like carry your SR1911 once you get used to it.

popplecop · December 9th, 2012, 07:02 AM

Use a Galco KingTuck with my 1911s, easiest one to carry is my old Colt LW Commander 45 acp.

Doug in Alaska · December 9th, 2012, 07:25 AM

A 1911 is my primary CCW. I carry mine in a Milt Sparks VMII along with a Sparks belt. As mentioned earlier, a good belt is required. The Sparks products aren't cheap, but either is my life. If I want to carry something super light, I carry a G26 and a G30 is my truck gun. Both of these are also in Sparks VMII IWB holsters.
JMHO

laremm · December 9th, 2012, 07:49 AM

I carry mine at about the 4 position also. Any IWB holster.

Remember, the barrel is in your pants, so the barrel length is not the problem for concealing it, the grips are what you need to hide. So dress for it.

DRJ1911 · December 9th, 2012, 01:51 PM

When I carry a 1911 I use a Milt Sparks 55bn or a versi-max. I also find that for me I can carry a 5" as well as a 4.25" but a bobbed grip does make a difference. Weight is the only downside.

Doyle