ccw 1911 advice sought

[mousegunner]

Do any of you carry a full size 1911 for ccw? What's your method?

[Mike]

Comp-tac mtac at about 3 o'clock

[R1100R]

I do. I have a Don Hume IWB and a Galco Open top. I carry at the 2 and 4. Not much difference than my Glock 19 or 220 Elite.

Edited November 5, 2008 by R1100R

[Guest jwp]

5", IWB in a Brommeland "MAX-CON V" from right here at CCA.

[Guest benchpresspower]

I carry a Taurus PT1911. The weight takes some getting used to but doable. I use either a belt slide or clip Bagmaster holster. The slide seems to hug the body more where as the clip seems to make the grip jut out slightly. I'm a lefty so its on my left hip and cocked forward just a bit. All in all, no problems.

[TGO David]

Comp-Tac MTAC or Milt Sparks VM2, inside the waist band.

[Guest Mugster]

I use a shoulder holster under a jacket. I have a don hume IWB holster for the thing, but, a full size 1911 is a beast IWB, imo. Its my nightly walk the dog piece.

I traded my pt1911 off for a .44 wheelgun, but its a nice weapon. I carried it off and on for a year. I like a little more, ummm, recess on the controls for a carry piece. But it'll do the job. I'm down to 1 1911. Whats the world coming too?

[VERO1]

Make sure you have a good quality belt. It will really help to distribute the weight and to keep it wherever you decide to carry it.

No Wally World crap!

[Oh Shoot]

5", IWB in a Brommeland "MAX-CON V" from right here at CCA.

That really IS among the very best holsters made.

Trouble is, if you can't get the one you want at Coal Creek, you won't get one directly from Gary (Brommeland) for about 2 years!

- OS

[R1100R]

What do the Brommelands go for?

[Schadenfreude]

I use this holster

http://www.wilsoncombat.com/l_featherweight.asp

with this belt

http://www.wilsoncombat.com/l_belts.asp

I actually borrowed a holster like it & thought I would hate it but it is very comfortable.

[Guest superslacker]

Milt Sparks VM2

[Oh Shoot]

What do the Brommelands go for?

They is spendy...maybe up to $185 or more, depending on model and grade.

- OS

[Guest VolGrad]

Kimber Custom II in VMII and belt by The Beltman -or- Kimber Pro TLE/RL II in Andrews McDaniel II and same belt. Either holster worn 3-4 o'clock.

[Guest docvantrease2003]

shoulder holster or just on my car seat

[Guest flyfishtn]

Milt Sparks VMII or a Galco Quick Slide at about 3:30.

[willis68]

Milt sparks VM2, 3:00

[mousegunner]

Thank you all, gentlemen. I had no idea there were so many carrying 1911s. I believe I will go holster shopping.

[Guest jwp]

They is spendy...maybe up to $185 or more, depending on model and grade.

- OS

The "service grade" holsters are $185 for both the Max-Con (IWB) and the Def-Con (OWB).

I might be inclined to give TGO discounts to those who might want to check them out.

[bwswanson]

Make sure you have a good belt and a VM 2.

[Guest REDDOG79]

I carry my Kimber Pro Carry II or my Springfeld 1911A1 in a Galco Combat Master at the 3:30 or 4:00 position on a belt I bought (I think) in a leather store in Pigeon Forge

[Guest JLowe]

Make sure you have a good quality belt. It will really help to distribute the weight and to keep it wherever you decide to carry it.

No Wally World crap!

Yeah, Galco and several others make good quality belts. I use a Justin belt as well.

[Mike]

Comp tac mtac and kydex reinforced belt.

[Guest sling]

Springfield champion operator in a holster i designed and made myself. I'll post pics when i get home. I made it with tuckability in mind.

[Kano]

HolHolster ster HHolster Vestolster VestVest

Holster Vest from outfitters or a Holster I had made at

guns & leather which I like and sold the other ones I had.

I carry a Gov. size 1911 all the time.. Ohttp://www.concealedcarryoutfitters.com/index.htmutfitters