1911 45 acp

[Colt556]

Been carrying a 1911 in a Stoner IWB holster for almost 2 years without a problem.

 

[halfmileharry]

Wow, troll much?

I generally carry a full sized Kimber TLE II concealed, though I do occasionally OC it because it is too pretty to hide. I carry at about 5 o'clock and have only been spotted once - by a fellow leader who carries regularly as well.

This!! Heck yes!
I've been carrying a full size 1911 for decades. Easy to conceal but there's times I do so love showing off some of my "Pretty" ones.

 

[ghuns]

This was my ride today... 4" barrel, compact frame, IWB with a long-sleeved Tshirt over it.
Yeah, it's doable.

Damn, I carry a girl's gun. Mine, today, is OWB in a leather slide type holster with an untucked polo shirt over it.

 

[rustygunner]

Commander-framed 1911 for my EDC. It's fairly big, but thin; not too bad to conceal with IWB holster.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I've been carrying a 5" Government model for years. I just picked up a 4" model and it's a little easier still to carry concealed, but the 5" is perfectly viable.

 

[JetGirl]

Damn, I carry a girl's gun.

Everyone should be so [STRIKE]lucky[/STRIKE] smart.

 

[LarryC]

I have carried a Colt Double Eagle 45 (double action), same size as a 1911, but heavier as it is SS, for over 20 years. I use an inside the pants Uncle Mike holster and carry in the small of my back. These guns are quite thin and in my opinion easier to conceal and carry than a revolver or "plastic" gun. Only time it gives me any issue is when driving for long distances, then I take it out and lay it on the floor of my van.

 

[Amoore]

Man. I’m embarrassed to say I carry a 380

 

[Tnichols00]

I actually like carrying a 1911 IWB. The 1911 is slimmer than most 9mm double stack or a Glock. I also carry an extra Mag in the little pocket in my jeans since the mags are so slim it fits nice

 

[PGRChaplain]

I have a Comander I carry in a Bianchi Belt forward Cant. And a Govt Model in a Sholder Rig. Thats why they make Hawaiian Shirts!

 

[warren5421]

I have carried a 1911 for more years than my kids have had birthdays. My oldest is over 40. If you have a good holster that fits the gun and your body shape and carry in the 12-2, 4-6, 6-8, or 10-12 and have loose fitting garments that are large enough to fall below the bottom of the lowest part of the gun.

 

[Jarhead77]

Who is asking??

 

[Nayls47]

anyone conceal carry a 1911?

YES

too big?

Me or the 1911? It starts to get heavy at the end of the day. I'm thinking of getting a paddle holster.

 

[Reapermaxx]

Only time I would carry mine is this time of year. Too big to conceal effectively in the warmer months. I use a paddle holster and just wear my coat over it. Jacket hangs down and covers barrel . I have a full size SIG with rails.

 

[88E30M50]

With a good OWB holster that keeps it tucked in close and an untucked shirt or jacket, they can be carried concealed quite well. The key is a good holster and loose clothing.

 

[GONZO!!!]

i carry a full size 1911 Government Model every day...in the summer, i wear a "wife beater" under a loose t-shirt and a nice IWB or AIWB holster. The wife beater keeps the leather and grips from rubbing my sides raw. It also helps keep perspiration from rusting out the grip screws or anythng that might touch my body...nothing is better than a 1911 with a little holster shine on it from age

GONZO!!!

 

[kawtech87]

I understand wanting to conceal a 1911. I wouldn't want to be seen carrying one, either. Get a Glock, SIG, or an M&P and open carry.

Glock.

BOO!! HISS!! YOU GUYS SUCK!

Go play with your tuperware somwhere else!

 

[Big Ram]

My first pistol was a 1911. I conceal carried it all the time even in the summer with shorts and a t shirt. I'm a bigger guy but its doable if you don't mind having a barrel and thumb safety digging into your back and butt.

 

[aikidoka]

anyone conceal carry a 1911? too big?

In the winter months I CC my para warthog OWB holster though I do have an IWB should I feel that is necessary. Usually a shirt over it and then an overshirt unzipped. Sometimes my shirt tucked in so only one cover garment with the overshirt. Usually works fine except the one time I had my keys in the pocket on that side, picked something off the floor in the restaurant as I was leaving and as I stood up my hand swung back and hit the pocket with the keys and the overshirt flew open completely showing the warthog. No ensuing panics, though I heard one lady say very calmly, oh goodness. This was in KY, not sure how the reaction would be in NW Indiana where I live but I OC here in the warmer months with little problem.

 

[oucme69]

i conceal my full size springfield in a bainchi carry lock pretty much year round just a tee shirt covers it pretty well