Better late than never, finally applied

[Larry Ashcraft]

Sandy and I finally applied for out CCW permits this morning. We are both in our mid fifties and never had had a problem, but things just aren't the same anymore.

I've been carrying at home, at work and in my truck for quite some time (all legal here), but now I won't have to remember to disarm myself to walk over to the 7-11 for a snack.

Today was our 35th wedding anniversary, so we took the day off and took our applications in, and then went shopping for a holster for me. I bought a Bianchi IWB for my 1911 and have been trying it out all afternoon. Now I know why CCW holders all have a box full of holsters. This one may or may not work.

I carry a KelTec P3AT at work, but hope to carry my 1911 from now on, although it looks like I may have to carry a j-frame in the summer (I'm 5'7", 140 lbs.)

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[Bud White]

Good Deal applying yes holsters are a problem .. For a 1911 i like the desantis cozy partner i put the 5" 1911 on and almost forget its there it rides that well for me

[Chad]

Larry
Look into Tucker Gunleather's "The Answer" for your 1911.

I got mine about a month ago for my Colt Delta and love it.
Not only can I wear it comfortably all day, but it conceals the 1911 in a loose t-shirt or any other shirt I've tried it with...I'm 6'0 and 160 and in my 50's as well.

http://store.yahoo.com/rlcompanyusa/answer.html

[Larry Ashcraft]

The Bianchi is comfortable in the 4:00 position, the problem is the cant. If I could cant it a little forward, it would be perfect. As it is, the butt of the gun sticks out too much. I may need a holster with an adjustable cant.

[P95Carry]

Hey Larry - ma fren!

Happy anniversary to you both - sheesh - 35 years - wow and wow again - congrats in plenty.

Great you have applied (at last!!).

I like generous cant - I run from 10º to near 20º - depending.

Eric, Gary, Kevin - I reckon any of our esteemed holster guys can accomodate you. Kevin of K&D made me my SIG rig which about 10º and also my SP rig which has a lovely aggressive 15-20º cant.

Get the cant right and maybe carry 3.30 as well and old slabsides will be really comfy

Oh and heh - I know you's skinny LOL - but do not overlook OWB as well - my rigs hold tight in and all you have to do is make sure cover garment is right.

[Larry Ashcraft]

Chris,

I saw Kevin's IWB, maybe I should have just ordered that one, I may yet.

I tried OWB. Seems I bend over too much, LOL. I don't see how I could ever stay concealed that way.

The reason I tried though, is because you said so, but the way I dress, I don't think it will work, even though it IS more comfortable.

[Wayne]

Happy anniversary.

My problem is too much cant, as in, any. Mine (a De Santis) has a small cant and I don't even like that, I guess that I'm "different" because I do better with a non cantted holster, I don't know why.

And the only ones that I've found without a cant, are cheapo's and they don't ensure that weight is distributed correctly and they aren't very good.

Wayne

[P95Carry]

Whatever works Larry - and probably, like it or not - you may well finish up with something of a ''holster box'', containing those that didn't quite work.

Very hard IMO to hit lucky first time. Only way would be to have rigs on trial first - and that ain't easy! Hope you do get lucky - it's a very individual thing.

[OD*]

Happy anniversary to you both and congratulations!

[P95Carry]

Seems I bend over too much, LOL.

Larry - hey, I won't pursue that as a line of questioning

[srfl]

Sandy and I finally applied for out CCW permits this morning. We are both in our mid fifties and never had had a problem, but things just aren't the same anymore.

Excellent! It's never too late to get a CCW permit.

Today was our 35th wedding anniversary, so we took the day off and took our applications in, and then went shopping for a holster for me. I bought a Bianchi IWB for my 1911 and have been trying it out all afternoon. Now I know why CCW holders all have a box full of holsters. This one may or may not work.
(SNIP)

Happy anniversary!

A 1911 is not all that difficult to carry concealed in a well made holster...have you considered an IWB holster? There are plenty of choices out there.

[older gunner]

Happy Anniversary. My wife and I celebrated 26 years of marriage this year and both got our CCW. Welcome to the club.

[Greymoor]

Great news Larry. I feel all pro-2nd people should have their CCW if for no other reason than supporting the CCW law. The more people that have a CCW the more strength is given to the law.

I have a dream that someday we shall all have laws like AK and VT. Till that day we must support our right to self defense any way we can.

[AirForceShooter]

35 years. that's awesome.
Going to be 37 for the Boss and I.
Guess guns keep us together.

AFS

[uudl]

Congratulations on your CCW's and Big Congratulations on Your 35th anniversary.