Anyone carry a 5 inch 1911 IWB? - Page 2

Bowie · August 31st, 2008, 12:01 AM

I carry one in a Milt Sparks VMII quite often and it works well. That holster plus a beltman belt keeps it comfortable and concealled well.

chuck brick · August 31st, 2008, 12:52 AM

"Anyone carry a 5 inch 1911 IWB?"

All the time; even as I sit here. Admittedly it's a bit heavy, but it's the first one I ever carried so I kind-a got used to it early on. I frequently carry it under just an un-tucked T-shirt (T-shirt and jeans about 9 months of the year, here in Central Texas) without problem. I'm not a real big guy, either - 5'11" at 195 lbs, and mesomorph.
To be fair, the fact that my shoulders/chest are larger than my gut/butt (workin' on that, tho!

) adds "drape" that helps mask the holster; that's part of why some people can carry a particular gun, and others can't. YMMV. Good luck.

Stay safe,

Chuck Brick.

sniper58 · August 31st, 2008, 01:59 AM

I carry a 5" 1911. I prefer OWB at 4:00 in my Desantis Speed Scabbard. Occassionally I carry IWB at 4:00 and have a makeshift holster (JIT) that does OK for now. I am lobbying my CFO (wife) for a good IWB from fellow member Silver Wolf for Christmas.

T Bone · August 31st, 2008, 10:17 AM

Almost every day. I carry a full size (usually a Wilson Combat CQB) 1911 in a VM2 at 9:00 most days. I use a Wilderness Instructor belt, usually a tucked T Shirt and jeans with an open button down shirt as a cover garment, though a properly sized Polo hides it quite well too.

Pitmaster · August 31st, 2008, 10:24 AM

Kimber TLE in a Milt Sparks Summer Special. Although I am waiting on a VMII which I prefer.

lraimer · August 31st, 2008, 11:54 AM

I have carried a 5" A-O and a Essex framed 4 1/4 in a D M Bullard IWB I really don't notice the difference except when I sit in my car the 5" digs in to my leg a little more

white79bu · August 31st, 2008, 06:31 PM

I carry my Kimber Custom II in a Milt Summer Special with a Wilderness belt. I am very comfortable most of the time. I do recommend wearing an under shirt. Although I am in the market for a new IWB holster. My American Bulldog/Boxer mix chewed the end of my Milt holster off

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goawayfarm · August 31st, 2008, 06:42 PM

I carry several in a UBG holster..........

Gibber · August 31st, 2008, 06:53 PM

Same as KevinDooley states...Bluegrass holster. Can't wait for the OWB that I ordered.
In the meantime, I have been carrying full sized Springer Loaded 5" in a IWB by Brommeland. Let metell you, this holster is GREAT! Conceals the gun well and I can hardly til I have it on. Believe it or not.

So, waiting on the Bluegrass OWB KitCarson. Looks like great quality for about $60...how in the world can you go wrong?
Aside, I chatted with the owner of B'grass and he is a nice guy. He even got me in on the Labor Day Weekend special which saves me 10% and shipping.

Thumper · August 31st, 2008, 09:26 PM

I have in the past before I started carrying a Commander sized (4 1/4") 1911. It was just as comfy in a VM-II.

August 31st, 2008, 12:01 AM	#11
Bowie Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 452	I carry one in a Milt Sparks VMII quite often and it works well. That holster plus a beltman belt keeps it comfortable and concealled well. __________________ H&K USPc, S&W 642, Wilson Combat 1911 CQB

August 31st, 2008, 12:52 AM	#12
chuck brick Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 331	"Anyone carry a 5 inch 1911 IWB?" All the time; even as I sit here. Admittedly it's a bit heavy, but it's the first one I ever carried so I kind-a got used to it early on. I frequently carry it under just an un-tucked T-shirt (T-shirt and jeans about 9 months of the year, here in Central Texas) without problem. I'm not a real big guy, either - 5'11" at 195 lbs, and mesomorph. To be fair, the fact that my shoulders/chest are larger than my gut/butt (workin' on that, tho!) adds "drape" that helps mask the holster; that's part of why some people can carry a particular gun, and others can't. YMMV. Good luck. Stay safe, Chuck Brick. __________________ Why do I use 230 gr. for my .45acp? Because I can't find a source of 250 gr! http://chucksrantings.blogspot.com/

August 31st, 2008, 01:59 AM	#13
sniper58 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,246	I carry a 5" 1911. I prefer OWB at 4:00 in my Desantis Speed Scabbard. Occassionally I carry IWB at 4:00 and have a makeshift holster (JIT) that does OK for now. I am lobbying my CFO (wife) for a good IWB from fellow member Silver Wolf for Christmas. __________________ Tim BE PREPARED - Noah didn't build the Ark when it was raining! The price of freedom is eternal vigilance. Thomas Jefferson ________ NRA Life Member

August 31st, 2008, 10:17 AM	#14
T Bone Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Metropolitan Detroit Posts: 1,984	Almost every day. I carry a full size (usually a Wilson Combat CQB) 1911 in a VM2 at 9:00 most days. I use a Wilderness Instructor belt, usually a tucked T Shirt and jeans with an open button down shirt as a cover garment, though a properly sized Polo hides it quite well too. __________________ Regards, T Bone. "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety". Benjamin Franklin

August 31st, 2008, 10:24 AM	#15
Pitmaster Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wherever there's fried chicken or barbecue Posts: 640	Kimber TLE in a Milt Sparks Summer Special. Although I am waiting on a VMII which I prefer. __________________ Pitmaster HELGA: Where are you going? HAGAR: To sign a peace treaty with the King of England. HELGA: Then why take all those weapons? HAGAR: First we gotta negotiate...

August 31st, 2008, 11:54 AM	#16
lraimer Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Siloam Springs,AR Posts: 28	I have carried a 5" A-O and a Essex framed 4 1/4 in a D M Bullard IWB I really don't notice the difference except when I sit in my car the 5" digs in to my leg a little more __________________ 1911a1 BHP 9mm 225/p6 16 hb AR15 223/5.56 599 carbine/ati stock AR15/spikes at22 upper

August 31st, 2008, 06:31 PM	#17
white79bu Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 15	I carry my Kimber Custom II in a Milt Summer Special with a Wilderness belt. I am very comfortable most of the time. I do recommend wearing an under shirt. Although I am in the market for a new IWB holster. My American Bulldog/Boxer mix chewed the end of my Milt holster off.

August 31st, 2008, 06:42 PM	#18
goawayfarm VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fork Union, Virginia Posts: 2,282	I carry several in a UBG holster.......... __________________ Quemadmodum gladius neminem occidit, occidentis telum est.-Seneca "If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. If I have a gun, what do I have to be paranoid about?" -Clint Smith "An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it." -Jeff Cooper

August 31st, 2008, 06:53 PM	#19
Gibber Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TN Posts: 315	Same as KevinDooley states...Bluegrass holster. Can't wait for the OWB that I ordered. In the meantime, I have been carrying full sized Springer Loaded 5" in a IWB by Brommeland. Let metell you, this holster is GREAT! Conceals the gun well and I can hardly til I have it on. Believe it or not. So, waiting on the Bluegrass OWB KitCarson. Looks like great quality for about $60...how in the world can you go wrong? Aside, I chatted with the owner of B'grass and he is a nice guy. He even got me in on the Labor Day Weekend special which saves me 10% and shipping.

August 31st, 2008, 09:26 PM	#20
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,590	I have in the past before I started carrying a Commander sized (4 1/4") 1911. It was just as comfy in a VM-II. __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

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