1911 Carry Question

[meyer4589]

I know it all depends on style of clothing and preference of type of holster but what do you guys think the most comfortable way if there is one, to carry a full-sized 1911

 

[mikerccie]

Comfortable - For me it would be a strong-side hip holster with 1 or 2 inches of drop below the beltline (I have a gut and long arms).

Concealed and Comfortable? - No idea unless you have a briefcase handy.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Having been used to carrying a P228 IWB, I'm still quite amazed that a 3-4 o'clock IWB carry of my Government model is every bit as comfortable. Don't discount just how thin they are...

 

[IndyGunSafety]

I carry a full sized 1911 every day. CROSBREED SUPERTUCK!

 

[bassplayrguy]

I carry a full sized 1911 every day. CROSBREED SUPERTUCK!

Would that holster work for the full size and the shorter version?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

To paraphrase Clint Smith, it is not meant to be comforting; it is meant to be comforting.

Uncle Kirk's Five Easy Steps to Holster Selection

Step One: Get a cardboard box.

Step Two: Ask buddies to borrow their holsters.

Step Three: Buy first holster.

Step Four: Put holster in cardboard box.

Step Five: Buy new holster and repeat.

I use the Milt Sparks Executive Companion in horsehide in black to enhance the tacticality of the arrangement.

Remember, buy a quality holster AND a quality belt. Don't forget the mag carrier.

 

[longbow]

Carry two! It balances the weight!

 

[hpclayto]

Inside Waistband Holsters - Minotaur Holsters - products new home - Minotaur MTAC Holster

Best IWB holster in my opinion. It's pricey but worth the cash.

Second choice would be crossbreed supertuck, but i like the Comptac better.

 

[CalebToNowhere]

IWB on right hip. Shown in Avatar at left. I don't notice I'm wearing it most the time.

 

[iChokePeople]

I carry full and commander 1911s in fricke archangels aiwb. I'm tallish, but I find it pretty comfy, other than the vs operator ii cheese graters on one of my guns...

 

[ccolip2189]

i carry a full sized iwb i love how comfortable it is

 

[kingstrider]

I'm in and out of the car a lot and like to wear sport coats so a shoulder holster gets the nod during the cooler months. Guess I need to look at my summer options some more.

 

[sianbrimons]

i carry a 5" colt daily in one of these, i find it very comfortable, took a little while for the leather to break in, but not that it's worn in i'm in love. don't know what your build is but i'm 6'2" about 165lbs. and carry with this holster on the hip is the most comfortable way i've found yet...

Galco holsters; Holsters; Gun holster, pistol holsters, western holsters, shoulder holsters, leather holster and Glock holsters

hope it helps...

 

[John Galt]

IWB Milt Sparks Versa Max ll with a Sparks IWB double mag carrier. You'll get so used to them you won't notice them.

 

[NHT3]

Kholster is my choice.. T-shirt hides it and it's comfortable enough to wear all day.
Kholster

 

[45fan]

I carry either my government or officer size in an IWB I made for myself at the 4 o'clock probably 95% of the time. The rest of the time its in a shoulder rig.
My IWB holster keeps it concealed with a loose t-shirt or polo shirt.
The shoulder holster is nice too, but requires a jacket or a looser Hawaiian shirt to conceal.

 

[Cowboy1629]

IWB Milt Sparks Versa Max ll

I'll second that.

 

[melensdad]

I wore a DON HUME "JIT" OWB holster today with mine.

 

[Sticky]

1911 5" in a IWB.

When canoeing, hiking, etc.; sometimes in a Bianchi military holster.

 

[LCSOSgt11]

I carry my 5" D&L Sports Caspian in a Wilson Combat "Tactical Assault" open top OWB holster.

I carry my D&L Sports Officer's Model in a Galco "Avenger" OWB open top holster.

The "fun" part of holster buying is the shopping...