Galco SOB rig for a 1911?

1911luver · October 27th, 2006, 04:04 PM

I was wondering if anyone here has carried a fullsize 1911 in one of these rigs? If so was it comfortable and did it conceal well? I use to have a Glock 17 that I carried in this rig but never a 1911 and I'am guessing that due to the 1911's thinner grip it should hide just as well if not better. the only differance of course being the 1911's weight. thanks for any advice guys.

nn · October 27th, 2006, 05:31 PM

what does SOB rig mean?

1911luver · October 27th, 2006, 05:41 PM

nn sob means small of back

P95Carry · October 27th, 2006, 07:23 PM

I had a Horseshoe leather SOB - beautifully made and actually quite viable - but just never used it so it went.

Some worry about injury to the back with these - I have come to think more and more that that is not a real biggie, in particular if the rig worn, as I found best, actually as a 5 o'clock position and so no major amount of gun over spine.

Draw requires good technique and main hassle for me the effects when sitting - just not too comfortable.

I have a pic somewhere of the thing being worn - will add if I find - I expect the Galco is in similar vein.

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Ahh - not that one worn - in fact a Hinoon I have for my SW99 - which I'd wear similar to in pic - not dead center. Second pic is the draw approach.

raevan · October 28th, 2006, 02:52 AM

Here is photo of Galco

rocky · October 28th, 2006, 10:53 AM

Sitting, with a chair back seems to be the biggest problem. second , for some SOB does not conceal as well as other positions.

AnimalKracker · October 28th, 2006, 01:10 PM

I have a SOB that I sometimes use with the little WartHawg. I only really find it uncomrtable while driving, I always have to unholster it then. And as Chris mentioned, I find that if placed somewhere between 4:00 and 5:00 works best for me, and easy to get to. I don't use it often, got it mostly to see how I would like it. Not too bad, but I have IWB holsters that I like better, and that's what I use the most.

Eric Larsen · October 28th, 2006, 01:57 PM

Well I dont sing the praises of SOB carry....by anymeans. And from the hundreds of responses Ive heard from the guys Ive dealt with over the years...the odds of you wearing one that you find and get...arent that great. But there are a select few that do wear them.....

Ive got a couple of dozen or so beat cops that just swear by them....here's what I make....and its a direct copy of Andy's stuff @ horseshoe....with his blessing of course :D:D

Shoot well and god bless

AnimalKracker · October 28th, 2006, 08:02 PM

The little WartHawg is not too bad, but I don't think I'd care for a full sized pistol carried that way. Maybe a small revolver would be alright carried that way.

October 27th, 2006, 04:04 PM	#1
1911luver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 768	Galco SOB rig for a 1911? I was wondering if anyone here has carried a fullsize 1911 in one of these rigs? If so was it comfortable and did it conceal well? I use to have a Glock 17 that I carried in this rig but never a 1911 and I'am guessing that due to the 1911's thinner grip it should hide just as well if not better. the only differance of course being the 1911's weight. thanks for any advice guys.

October 27th, 2006, 07:23 PM	#4
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,468	I had a Horseshoe leather SOB - beautifully made and actually quite viable - but just never used it so it went. Some worry about injury to the back with these - I have come to think more and more that that is not a real biggie, in particular if the rig worn, as I found best, actually as a 5 o'clock position and so no major amount of gun over spine. Draw requires good technique and main hassle for me the effects when sitting - just not too comfortable. I have a pic somewhere of the thing being worn - will add if I find - I expect the Galco is in similar vein. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Ahh - not that one worn - in fact a Hinoon I have for my SW99 - which I'd wear similar to in pic - not dead center. Second pic is the draw approach. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

October 28th, 2006, 10:53 AM	#6
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,080	Sitting, with a chair back seems to be the biggest problem. second , for some SOB does not conceal as well as other positions. __________________ "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/

October 28th, 2006, 01:57 PM	#8
Eric Larsen Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: WoodsX Ut Posts: 769	Well I dont sing the praises of SOB carry....by anymeans. And from the hundreds of responses Ive heard from the guys Ive dealt with over the years...the odds of you wearing one that you find and get...arent that great. But there are a select few that do wear them..... Ive got a couple of dozen or so beat cops that just swear by them....here's what I make....and its a direct copy of Andy's stuff @ horseshoe....with his blessing of course :D:D Shoot well and god bless __________________ If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..........Rush

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October 27th, 2006, 05:31 PM	#2
nn VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 5,928	what does SOB rig mean?

October 27th, 2006, 05:41 PM	#3
1911luver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 768	nn sob means small of back

October 28th, 2006, 01:10 PM	#7
AnimalKracker Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eastern Arkansas Posts: 1,382	I have a SOB that I sometimes use with the little WartHawg. I only really find it uncomrtable while driving, I always have to unholster it then. And as Chris mentioned, I find that if placed somewhere between 4:00 and 5:00 works best for me, and easy to get to. I don't use it often, got it mostly to see how I would like it. Not too bad, but I have IWB holsters that I like better, and that's what I use the most.

October 28th, 2006, 08:02 PM	#9
AnimalKracker Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Eastern Arkansas Posts: 1,382	The little WartHawg is not too bad, but I don't think I'd care for a full sized pistol carried that way. Maybe a small revolver would be alright carried that way.