1911 Carry

preachertim · September 5th, 2008, 11:42 PM

I did something different tonight and tried to carry OWB carry of my 1911. Feels good to carry a 45 and I love the 1911 s . Now for the tuff part ." I show a Little to much Gun".

You could tell by the end of the Barrel sticking out from under my shirt. My wife tells me I am showing and that i should leave it in the Jeep.

No way am I doin that. I live in Louisiana so worse case scenario I am open carrying. My Wife Says where Is your Little Gun.

By Now I am blushing and wishing I had my Kahr CW 40 tucked IWB. Any Different Suggestions on carrying the 1911 other than OWB Strong Side. Man that where I feel the most Comfortable with my weapon. I should Probably train More from different Positions. Any suggestions? Thanks in Advance.

JD · September 5th, 2008, 11:44 PM

I still prefer IWB behind the point of the hip if I'm trying to conceal, especially if it's a 5" 1911.

I've had great luck with HBE, UBG, Milt Sparks, and TT Gun Leather as well as Galco IWB rigs. If you're dead set on OWB, I'd get a higher riding holster and a shorter 1911.

retsupt99 · September 5th, 2008, 11:53 PM

Pretty simple solution...buy a larger/longer shirt.

preachertim · September 5th, 2008, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retsupt99

Pretty simple solution...buy a larger/longer shirt.

I am already taking up alot of material but I guess that would be one way. Maybe I ll saw my Barrel off

may be Not. Just kidding . It will probably have to be something simple though.

tflhndn · September 6th, 2008, 12:14 AM

+1 on IWB with a 5", actually IWB for both my 5" and my 3"... (Kimbers)

PatrioticRick · September 6th, 2008, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retsupt99

Pretty simple solution...buy a larger/longer shirt.

I started buying shirts made for tall people and I'm only 5'9"

rocky · September 6th, 2008, 01:31 AM

IWB all the way for summer carry.

limatunes · September 6th, 2008, 09:24 AM

Carry behind the hip with a good holster that has a good cant. It won't "cure" the problem but it certainly will help so. Strong side, straight up and down makes it a little more "long" and obvious. Canted can at least pull it up a little bit more into your shirt.

QKShooter · September 6th, 2008, 10:29 AM

+1 on limatunes post.
Buy a holster with more cant AKA tilt to the firearm and then it will not show.

preachertim · September 6th, 2008, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by limatunes

Carry behind the hip with a good holster that has a good cant. It won't "cure" the problem but it certainly will help so. Strong side, straight up and down makes it a little more "long" and obvious. Canted can at least pull it up a little bit more into your shirt.

that is a great Idea . I will try that .

September 5th, 2008, 11:42 PM	#1
preachertim Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 236	1911 Carry I did something different tonight and tried to carry OWB carry of my 1911. Feels good to carry a 45 and I love the 1911 s . Now for the tuff part ." I show a Little to much Gun". You could tell by the end of the Barrel sticking out from under my shirt. My wife tells me I am showing and that i should leave it in the Jeep. No way am I doin that. I live in Louisiana so worse case scenario I am open carrying. My Wife Says where Is your Little Gun. By Now I am blushing and wishing I had my Kahr CW 40 tucked IWB. Any Different Suggestions on carrying the 1911 other than OWB Strong Side. Man that where I feel the most Comfortable with my weapon. I should Probably train More from different Positions. Any suggestions? Thanks in Advance. __________________ Why Would A Preacher ever need a Gun? Its Not for the Sheep , its for the Wolves! Springfield Armory Service XD 40 Taurus PT 1911 45 acp Ruger 22/45 Ruger P95 9mm, Ruger SR9 Kahr CW 40, Heritage 22

September 5th, 2008, 11:44 PM	#2
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 8,878	I still prefer IWB behind the point of the hip if I'm trying to conceal, especially if it's a 5" 1911. I've had great luck with HBE, UBG, Milt Sparks, and TT Gun Leather as well as Galco IWB rigs. If you're dead set on OWB, I'd get a higher riding holster and a shorter 1911. __________________ Looking for something else to read? Check out the DefensiveCarry.com Blog Section Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

September 5th, 2008, 11:53 PM	#3
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 14,586	Pretty simple solution...buy a larger/longer shirt. __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

September 6th, 2008, 01:31 AM	#7
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,620	IWB all the way for summer carry. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

September 6th, 2008, 10:29 AM	#9
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 19,779	+1 on limatunes post. Buy a holster with more cant AKA tilt to the firearm and then it will not show. __________________ Support Our Military. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

September 6th, 2008, 12:14 AM	#5
tflhndn Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 114	+1 on IWB with a 5", actually IWB for both my 5" and my 3"... (Kimbers)

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