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Advice on concealed carry 1911
Posted on 10/1/16 at 3:03 pm
Posted on 10/1/16 at 3:03 pm
I'm debating concealed carrying my Colt Delta Elite. I've never attempted to carry a full size 1911. Anyone on here carry a full size? What carry positions and holsters work best?
Thanks
Thanks
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Posted on 10/1/16 at 3:10 pm to sigsauer
I've carried my colt 1911. It's not super comfortable but possible and I'm sure over time I'd get used to it. I have a leather OWB. It's a good quality but I can't recall the name.left handed so I carry about 8 o'clock
Posted on 10/1/16 at 3:11 pm to sigsauer
Yes, I conceal a delta elite in a crossbreed IWB holster. You can't be small and conceal a gun like that. I'm 6'2" 220lbs, that helps conceal a big pistol like that.
Posted on 10/1/16 at 3:15 pm to KingRanch
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220lbs
Bitch please.
Posted on 10/1/16 at 3:37 pm to sigsauer
Only complaining I have heard from people carrying 1911s is they feel like a boat anchor. Always carry hammer back safety on.
Posted on 10/1/16 at 4:11 pm to sigsauer
Carry a 1911 Commander Size in a Savoy Leather IWB holster, very comfortable with a good leather belt.
Posted on 10/1/16 at 4:21 pm to TexasTiger
Texas I've been thinking of getting a commander length Dan Wesson.
This post was edited on 10/1/16 at 5:14 pm
Posted on 10/1/16 at 5:53 pm to sigsauer
Full size Ruger SR1911, crossbreed super tuck deluxe, Sometimes 3 o'clock but mostly 5 o'clock.
And I'll second what KR said about being a bigger person.
And I'll second what KR said about being a bigger person.
This post was edited on 10/1/16 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 10/1/16 at 5:59 pm to sigsauer
The Commande much easier to cc than the full length. I comfortably cc a Metro Arms Commander using a Woolfe Gun Leather IWB holster and a 1.5" leather belt. Sadly, Woolfe Gun leather is no longer in business. 
Posted on 10/1/16 at 6:29 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
I carry my Delta Elite with an IWB. Really want a new holster but it doesn't bother me.
And KR is fat.
And KR is fat.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 8:56 am to sigsauer
Would make a great choice. I can't really think of 1 negative when trying to talk yourself into buy a Commander size 1911.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 12:38 pm to sigsauer
Bianchi Allusion IWB 5,O'clock position.
No issues, comfortable but I,m 6ft 210
No issues, comfortable but I,m 6ft 210
Posted on 10/2/16 at 2:26 pm to Boxcar
Commander length in a D.M. Bullard dual carry
Posted on 10/2/16 at 2:39 pm to TexasTiger
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I can't really think of 1 negative when trying to talk yourself into buy a Commander size 1911.
Weight is a real consideration. The 1911 is an all steel gun so it's much heavier than the modern polymer constucted gun. A quality gun belt and holster will help considerably. I don't really notice the weight unless it's at the end of a long day of carrying. OTOH, weight might be an issue for some. I don't have one yet, but I think a lightweight (alloy frame) 1911 like the Ruger LW Commander would be really nice for cc. I expect to have one some day.
Posted on 10/2/16 at 6:03 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
I have a Para-ordinance lightweight commander and carry it quite often.
Posted on 10/3/16 at 9:09 am to sigsauer
Can't speak to carrying a full size 1911, but I carry an Ultra CDP II Kimber that is easy enough to carry. I carry in a high noon holster. I've tried multiple guns for carry - Sig P239, H&K P2000, Glock 30, etc. By far and away the Kimber is the most pleasant to carry concealed, for me.
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