M-Tac and Kimber Pro Carry

LtMcChewy · December 26th, 2007, 08:30 PM

So I carry a glock 22 on duty, glock 27 in a c-tac IWB off duty. That has been my setup for years. Recently, I recieved a pro carry for a birthday gift. Absolutely loved it. I have decided to make it my carry piece. So, for christmas, my girlfriend bought me a m-tac IWB holster for my kimber. It is a great holster, but I am having trouble with printing (since the frame is full size). I carried my 27 at the 5 o'clock position, but this prints way too much with the kimber. I did adjust the cant all the way forward on my m-tac, but still no dice. At what position do you guys with a full size or commander size 1911 carry IWB?

wht06rado · December 26th, 2007, 08:42 PM

Right at about 2:30/3:00 works for me. I had to switch to a magazine without the basepad though. The base pad on my factory magazines was what was getting me. I am able to hide mine in my SS2 that I just got under a fairly tight button up shirt. I hope you can figure something out! Best of luck!

kazzaerexys · December 26th, 2007, 09:33 PM

Similar issues trying to wear my SIG P220 back that far. It's great right at 3 o'clock, but I have yet to find a way to conceal the grip very well in the 4--5 o'clock position. So I am just getting used to having it at 3:00, where it really does work quite well.

I have it canted as delivered, which looks right about 15 degrees, and I lowered the entire holster by one peg on each clip so it would ride lower in the waistband.

Catalina · December 26th, 2007, 10:46 PM

5:00 sounds tough... that holster should work much better from 3:00 to 4:00.

Tubby45 · December 27th, 2007, 03:29 AM

Wow. 5:00. That's way back there. I would print like no tomorrow.

I carry my Pro Carry in an OWB holster at 3:00 with 15° of cant.

Tall guns (full size grip) need to be moved forward, short guns (like the G27) can be moved rearward. I carry my G30 at 4:00 but anything like a 1911 has to be at 3:00.

Arms at your side. Bring your hand to your beltline ONLY by moving your elbow straight back. Where your hand meets your belt is where your gun should go. This is your natural draw point. Minor adjustments for comfort may be made.

Rustynuts · December 27th, 2007, 11:02 AM

3:00 works fine, UNLESS you have love handles! I tend to have to go in front or behind or I get pinched.

rocky · December 27th, 2007, 11:09 AM

9 o' clock as I am LH'ed. It seems to conceal the grip the best.

XD9mm · December 27th, 2007, 12:03 PM

I have the same problem. I carry an XD9 subcompact 90% of the time(work, around the house, etc.). I use a crossbreed supertuck positioned at 4:30/5 0'clock. I tried my kimber pro in the same position and it printed badly as well. The only place I can carry the kimber is at 3 o'clock. The slim profile of the 1911 does not stick out away from my hip and with the right can of the holsters the grip fits against my side perfectly. Give that a try.

Cloudpeak · December 27th, 2007, 01:41 PM

I have a SA LW Champion 1911 I dearly love but I've pretty well come to the conclusion that I won't be able to conceal it (or the S&W M&P 9mm full size which is the same size as the Champ.) I'm just not wide enough, fore to aft, if that makes any sense. I think I could conceal the compact version of the M&P as I can pretty well conceal my XD40SC (that I'm going to sell or trade as I like the M&P platform, better.)

So, until I figure out what I'm going to do concerning concealing a semi auto, I'm carrying my 2 1/4" SP101 .357 which conceals very well for me.

Cloudpeak

KMBRTAC45 · December 27th, 2007, 01:49 PM

It's already been said but I will put in my .02 anyway. I carry my Kimber Tactical Pro II in a C-Tac holster at 3:00.

December 26th, 2007, 08:30 PM	#1
LtMcChewy New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 5	M-Tac and Kimber Pro Carry So I carry a glock 22 on duty, glock 27 in a c-tac IWB off duty. That has been my setup for years. Recently, I recieved a pro carry for a birthday gift. Absolutely loved it. I have decided to make it my carry piece. So, for christmas, my girlfriend bought me a m-tac IWB holster for my kimber. It is a great holster, but I am having trouble with printing (since the frame is full size). I carried my 27 at the 5 o'clock position, but this prints way too much with the kimber. I did adjust the cant all the way forward on my m-tac, but still no dice. At what position do you guys with a full size or commander size 1911 carry IWB?

December 26th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#2
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 775	Right at about 2:30/3:00 works for me. I had to switch to a magazine without the basepad though. The base pad on my factory magazines was what was getting me. I am able to hide mine in my SS2 that I just got under a fairly tight button up shirt. I hope you can figure something out! Best of luck! __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

December 26th, 2007, 10:46 PM	#4
Catalina Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lake Erie Shore Posts: 336	5:00 sounds tough... that holster should work much better from 3:00 to 4:00. __________________ Go Glock - until you can afford H&K

December 27th, 2007, 11:09 AM	#7
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 13,080	9 o' clock as I am LH'ed. It seems to conceal the grip the best. __________________ "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/

December 27th, 2007, 01:49 PM	#10
KMBRTAC45 Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The valley of the sun scorched earth(Phx,Az) Posts: 133	It's already been said but I will put in my .02 anyway. I carry my Kimber Tactical Pro II in a C-Tac holster at 3:00. __________________ NRA Life Member USCCA Member Freedoms Precious Metals:Gold, Silver and Lead "You may find me one day dead in a ditch somewhere. But by God, you'll find me in a pile of brass."~~ Tpr. M. Padgett Kimber Tactical Pro II w/EE over 2000 rnds NO MALFUNCTIONS

December 26th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#3
kazzaerexys Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,426	Similar issues trying to wear my SIG P220 back that far. It's great right at 3 o'clock, but I have yet to find a way to conceal the grip very well in the 4--5 o'clock position. So I am just getting used to having it at 3:00, where it really does work quite well. I have it canted as delivered, which looks right about 15 degrees, and I lowered the entire holster by one peg on each clip so it would ride lower in the waistband.

December 27th, 2007, 03:29 AM	#5
Tubby45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Making suppressors Posts: 2,406	Wow. 5:00. That's way back there. I would print like no tomorrow. I carry my Pro Carry in an OWB holster at 3:00 with 15° of cant. Tall guns (full size grip) need to be moved forward, short guns (like the G27) can be moved rearward. I carry my G30 at 4:00 but anything like a 1911 has to be at 3:00. Arms at your side. Bring your hand to your beltline ONLY by moving your elbow straight back. Where your hand meets your belt is where your gun should go. This is your natural draw point. Minor adjustments for comfort may be made.

December 27th, 2007, 11:02 AM	#6
Rustynuts Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 636	3:00 works fine, UNLESS you have love handles! I tend to have to go in front or behind or I get pinched.

December 27th, 2007, 12:03 PM	#8
XD9mm Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 78	I have the same problem. I carry an XD9 subcompact 90% of the time(work, around the house, etc.). I use a crossbreed supertuck positioned at 4:30/5 0'clock. I tried my kimber pro in the same position and it printed badly as well. The only place I can carry the kimber is at 3 o'clock. The slim profile of the 1911 does not stick out away from my hip and with the right can of the holsters the grip fits against my side perfectly. Give that a try.

December 27th, 2007, 01:41 PM	#9
Cloudpeak Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wyoming Posts: 193	I have a SA LW Champion 1911 I dearly love but I've pretty well come to the conclusion that I won't be able to conceal it (or the S&W M&P 9mm full size which is the same size as the Champ.) I'm just not wide enough, fore to aft, if that makes any sense. I think I could conceal the compact version of the M&P as I can pretty well conceal my XD40SC (that I'm going to sell or trade as I like the M&P platform, better.) So, until I figure out what I'm going to do concerning concealing a semi auto, I'm carrying my 2 1/4" SP101 .357 which conceals very well for me. Cloudpeak

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