Compact 1911 for "tuckable" dress?

semostickbow · April 7th, 2008, 04:15 PM

I'm looking at the compact 1911's in 9mm offered by SA, Kimber and Para. I'm curious, as a newly licenced CCW, does the beavertail grip and hammer of a traditional 1911 catch on clothing as its drawn? Or, should I look at the models with the bobbed grips and hammerless?

Thanks!

Dan M. · April 7th, 2008, 04:38 PM

Not in my experience (Ultra CDP). If you're wearing a loose fitting cover garment, your hand on the grip pretty much causes whatever clothing is there to slide right over the beavertail, hammer and rear sight. I pocket and IWB carry my CDP and snagging hasn't been a problem.

Kompact9 · April 7th, 2008, 05:14 PM

I carry my Tactical Ultra under a polo shirt and haven't experienced any snagging when drawing the weapon. The hand does it all...

XD9mm · April 7th, 2008, 05:56 PM

I carry a Pro Carry in a Crossbreed supertuck deluxe and wear polo's and button down shirts everyday to work very comfortably and discreetly. I would imagine an Ultra would disappear with the right holster

Wasabi · April 7th, 2008, 06:57 PM

Loose dress shirts, polos, t-shirts, etc. with a tuckable High Noon Split Decision and my Ultra CDP II work fine. I haven't forked out the dough yet but the MTAC sure gets good reviews for a tuckable solution. I'm happy with the Split Decision.

rodc13 · April 8th, 2008, 10:43 AM

My EDC is a Kimber Ultra CDP II in a Tucker Answer. Every now and then, I carry in tucked mode, usually when I've had to make a wardrobe change while out and about. As a general practice, I'd rather not carry tucked, but it's good to have the option if necessary.

It's especially important to practice your draw a lot if you're carrying tucked. It just adds that extra element to deal with. And, if you're not always carrying that way, you want to make sure you're thoroughly familiar with how to deal with untucking and making a smooth and fast presentation. Nothing that can't be overcome, but remember, fine motor skills go out the window under stress. Don't wait 'til then to find out you don't really have a smooth way to sweep the garment out of the way to access your CCW.

I highly recommend the Tucker holster. Excellent workmanship, comfortable and altogether functional, whether tucked or untucked.

SEMO Shooter · April 9th, 2008, 05:33 PM

My carry is the Kimber Ultra Aegis II. I use a TT Gunleather IWB Reinforced mouth IWB Holster or a Mitch Rosen Clipper bought from Kahr KAHR ARMS ONLINE SHOP

I have not had any issues with the pistol snagging on clothing.

April 7th, 2008, 04:15 PM	#1
semostickbow New Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 9	Compact 1911 for "tuckable" dress? I'm looking at the compact 1911's in 9mm offered by SA, Kimber and Para. I'm curious, as a newly licenced CCW, does the beavertail grip and hammer of a traditional 1911 catch on clothing as its drawn? Or, should I look at the models with the bobbed grips and hammerless? Thanks!

April 7th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#3
Kompact9 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 427	I carry my Tactical Ultra under a polo shirt and haven't experienced any snagging when drawing the weapon. The hand does it all... __________________ noli nothis permittere te terere...

April 7th, 2008, 06:57 PM	#5
Wasabi Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 380	Loose dress shirts, polos, t-shirts, etc. with a tuckable High Noon Split Decision and my Ultra CDP II work fine. I haven't forked out the dough yet but the MTAC sure gets good reviews for a tuckable solution. I'm happy with the Split Decision. __________________ NRA Life Member

April 8th, 2008, 10:43 AM	#6
rodc13 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 2,399	My EDC is a Kimber Ultra CDP II in a Tucker Answer. Every now and then, I carry in tucked mode, usually when I've had to make a wardrobe change while out and about. As a general practice, I'd rather not carry tucked, but it's good to have the option if necessary. It's especially important to practice your draw a lot if you're carrying tucked. It just adds that extra element to deal with. And, if you're not always carrying that way, you want to make sure you're thoroughly familiar with how to deal with untucking and making a smooth and fast presentation. Nothing that can't be overcome, but remember, fine motor skills go out the window under stress. Don't wait 'til then to find out you don't really have a smooth way to sweep the garment out of the way to access your CCW. I highly recommend the Tucker holster. Excellent workmanship, comfortable and altogether functional, whether tucked or untucked. __________________ Cheers, Rod "We're paratroopers. We're supposed to be surrounded!" Dick Winters

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April 7th, 2008, 04:38 PM	#2
Dan M. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 153	Not in my experience (Ultra CDP). If you're wearing a loose fitting cover garment, your hand on the grip pretty much causes whatever clothing is there to slide right over the beavertail, hammer and rear sight. I pocket and IWB carry my CDP and snagging hasn't been a problem.

April 7th, 2008, 05:56 PM	#4
XD9mm Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 78	I carry a Pro Carry in a Crossbreed supertuck deluxe and wear polo's and button down shirts everyday to work very comfortably and discreetly. I would imagine an Ultra would disappear with the right holster

April 9th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#7
SEMO Shooter New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 13	My carry is the Kimber Ultra Aegis II. I use a TT Gunleather IWB Reinforced mouth IWB Holster or a Mitch Rosen Clipper bought from Kahr KAHR ARMS ONLINE SHOP I have not had any issues with the pistol snagging on clothing.