Carrying Full Size 1911

[krunchnik]

Is there anyone here carrying a full size 1911 concealed,if you are how are you handling that much weight on your hip,doesnt it get real uncomfortable??

[willis68]

Is there anyone here carrying a full size 1911 concealed,if you are how are you handling that much weight on your hip,doesnt it get real uncomfortable??

I carry full size as well as commander 1911's, I use Milt Sparks Versa Max 2, IWB holsters and to be honest barely know that it is there. They are that comfortable to me

[Guest TnDeerHunter]

never been a problem with weight Milt Sparks holster sometimes shoulder holster

[VolunteerGuns]

Sparks are the way to go.. If you could get one before retirement age!! 6 Months wait... But worth it.

[dunndw]

1. usev good holster. I use a TT Gunleather iinstead of waiting forever for a Milt Sparks

2. get a GOOD gunbelt...not a "normal" belt

3.(inside the wasteband) buy your pants 1 or 2 sizes larger than normal

I carry a full size 1911 inside the waistband all day, every day. No problems at all

[VERO1]

The belt you hang it on is every bit as important as the holster. Don't skimp, get a good belt made for carrying a holstered gun! No heavy duty Wally World crap!

[krunchnik]

Wow,I guess a lot of you do,I have a Crossbreed Supertuck for my Mill Pro I use daily,I tried walking around for awhile with my 1911 in the same maker for a 1911 but seemed so heavy,I use a Beltmann Bullhide belt,maybe I will have to just try it once in awhile.

[redstategunnut]

I often carry a full size 1911 IWB. I have Galco belts and a variety of nice holsters. Truth be told, the full size 1911s can get heavy by the end of the day. I've got a Kimber light(er) weight commander size that doesn't have that same cumulative effect.

[willis68]

The belt you hang it on is every bit as important as the holster. Don't skimp, get a good belt made for carrying a holstered gun! No heavy duty Wally World crap!

Absolutely, I failed to mention that I use a Milt Sparks shark skin belt as well, this makes a HUGE difference the long waiting list Milt Sparks has is for a Very Very good reason, excellence!

Edited May 9, 2009 by willis68

[Guest MEC]

I have been carrying my full size 1911 for about the last six months. The weight doesn't really bother me. A good belt is very important, I wish I had realized this earlier, holster has not been that important, I use a cheap flap style IWB most of the time. My only real complaint is the mainspring housing digs into my side occasionally and prints quite often. I really like the 1911 and the slimness makes it pretty comfotable but I am seriously thinking about a commander with a bobtail.

[willis68]

I have been carrying my full size 1911 for about the last six months. The weight doesn't really bother me. A good belt is very important, I wish I had realized this earlier, holster has not been that important, I use a cheap flap style IWB most of the time. My only real complaint is the mainspring housing digs into my side occasionally and prints quite often. I really like the 1911 and the slimness makes it pretty comfotable but I am seriously thinking about a commander with a bobtail.

A Bobtail Commander in my opinion is the way to go. I can conceal them better than any other hand gun that I would carry

[oldblue1981]

I often carry a full size 1911. I use a Blackhawk Serpa holster. I think the size of the paddle helps to even out the weight of the gun. I do however have to wear a unbuttoned shirt over a T-shirt to keep it from printing. I can't get used to the idea of IWB holsters.

[Guest Bill Lumberg]

Not as comfortable as a glock, but with a proper gunbelt and quality holster, it's a non-issue.

[Mike]

I carry a Para P14 that is a bit bigger than a full size 1911. Comp-tac MTAC and kydex reinforced belt.

The belt is more important than the holster. It keeps it from sagging and pulling. Once you have won that battle the weight is a non issue.

-Mike

[SHbicycle]

I just stick it in one of my rolls of fat. the only problem is sometimes I forget which roll its in.

The Gould & Goodrich GoldLine: 801 Yaqui Slide is the one I have been using for about 2 years now and I love it

[Guest grimel]

Not as comfortable as a glock, but with a proper gunbelt and quality holster, it's a non-issue.

We have greatly differing ideas of comfortable. My 1911 is about 2/3 (at most) the thickness of a Glock. Much more comfortable stuffed in the waistband.

[Guest hickok]

The answer is "Yes," it does get uncomfortable for me. I'm accustomed to a G23 or G27. Just today I put my full size Government Model in a belt holster and went plinking around the farm. Compared with my Glocks, I thought I had a fireplug on my hip. I enjoy the 1911, but it's definitely a different affair.

Getting the right belt and holster is critical, as has been mentioned. I know that when I wear a Colt SAA up on my hip in a proper holster, I hardly know it's there. Carrying Glocks will spoil you, though. Actually, for me, shooting them spoiled me long ago. The old 1911's just come out for range play these days.

[Kano]

carry a full size 1911 all the time.... use my Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight from time to time.... Ed Brown Jeff Copper or any of my other 1911's with no problems. I use a nice holster Wayne Webster, from Guns & Leather, Inc made for me.