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Posted: 1/20/2009 9:01:43 AM EDT

is anyone's daily CCW, a 1911 style handgun?

i am curious who uses a full sized 1911 as their Concealed Carry Weapon.

pics will be appreciated

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:04:39 AM EDT

[#1]

I carry a Colt Lightweight XSE Commander.

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:06:26 AM EDT

[#2]

Kimber 4"

ETA: in a Milt Sparks VMII

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:14:56 AM EDT

[#3]

Les Baer Stinger in a Milt Sparks VM2.

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:17:15 AM EDT

[#4]

Full size Govt. 1911 in a Kramer IWB.

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:18:27 AM EDT

[#5]

Kimber Custom II, full-size, in a Kellogg Custom IWB holster.

VERY comfortable.

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:20:07 AM EDT

[#6]

I carry a Dan Wesson Commander Bobtail in a Comp-Tac Infidel.

I really need to get some pictures - maybe later.

EDIT - I suck at taking pictures

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:20:56 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Les Baer Stinger in a Milt Sparks VM2.

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/1011/dscn0524ty0.jpg

Les Baer Custom Carry (Commander size in .38 Super).

5sub

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:22:29 AM EDT

[#8]

Not my Kimber or mags, but identical except for the holster and the mag on the right.

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:23:36 AM EDT

[#9]

Kimber Pro CDP II carried in a Milt Sparks IWB holster.

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:24:55 AM EDT

[#10]

5" in VM 2

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:34:29 AM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:

5" in VM 2

This (well, use to). I really find it hard to believe that there's a better IWB holster for the 1911.

Currently carrying a Colt New Agent in a Mitch Rosen ARG Express.

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:39:52 AM EDT

[#12]

Kimber Stainless in a comptac kydex owb with 2 extra mags opposite side.

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:45:10 AM EDT

[#13]

Colt commander, Milt Sparks BN55 holster, M Sparks mag carrier, Bullman Leather belt.

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:48:16 AM EDT

[#14]

Here's the Springfield:

Holster, mag carrier, belt, to follow.

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:53:16 AM EDT

[#15]

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:54:02 AM EDT

[#16]

Kimber Pro Raptor II. Galco Miami Classic shoulder rig (VERY comfortable), or Blackhawk CQC angle adjustable paddle holster. Clothing dictates which one is used.

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:54:03 AM EDT

[#17]

Colt Combat Commander in a Bianchi IWB and El Paso Saddlery mag carrier.

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:58:58 AM EDT

[#18]

I carry a Springfield Loaded 5'' most days. In a Crossbreed Super Tuck IWB Holster
Here are some pics of me in just a T-Shirt and I have never had anyone notice I was carrying.

Posted: 1/20/2009 10:03:10 AM EDT

[#19]

I do.

Posted: 1/20/2009 10:05:42 AM EDT

[#20]

SS Kimber Pro Carry in a Crossbreed Supertuck on a celtic knotwork embossed, velcro-lined belt from the Beltman.

So comfy I forget it's even there.

Posted: 1/20/2009 10:10:53 AM EDT

[#21]

Kimber Covert Pro in a cheap Uncle Mike's IWB

Posted: 1/20/2009 10:21:31 AM EDT

[#22]

I carry a Kimber Custom Raptor II.

Posted: 1/20/2009 10:25:16 AM EDT

[#23]

Colt 1991A1 Commander. Robar finish, Novak night sights, beavertail that I hate, edges knocked off and ejection port lowered. It's all I carry, except for when I carry something else.

Posted: 1/20/2009 10:26:25 AM EDT

[#24]

full size 1911 in an IWB

Better pics of the gun (before the switch to VZ grips)

Posted: 1/20/2009 11:05:03 AM EDT

[#25]

Posted: 1/20/2009 11:56:02 AM EDT

[#26]

Kimber Pro Elite in a Serpa

ETA: pg 2 is mine

Posted: 1/20/2009 12:34:38 PM EDT

[#27]

Sir, just to add my two cents, I have a Kimber SIS Ultra that I carry IWB in a Galco summer carry. I'm still waiting for my VM2 holster. HTH, 7zero1.

Posted: 1/20/2009 12:35:54 PM EDT

[#28]

Wilson Combat CQB Elite Factory Photo

My Wilson Combat CQB Elite

Springfield TRP Operator Full Rail

I use a Galco IWB with the Wilson. I have a Raven Concealment Phantom IWB inbound for the Springfield w/ X300.

I'd purchased a Comp Tac CTAC for use with the Wilson until my Versamax II arrives. Problem is that the damn thing flips the safety off every time I draw it from the holster.

So, I had to dust off the Galco.

Good times. Every bit as easy to CCW a 1911 as it is to CCW a G19 or G34, IMHO.

Posted: 1/20/2009 12:43:40 PM EDT

[#29]

edit: carried in Milt Sparks Summer Special

Posted: 1/20/2009 12:48:01 PM EDT

[#30]

Colt 1911XSE

with a Kirkpatrick leather IWB holster, and spare mag

its the 1st thing I put on in the morning, and the last thing I take off before bed and I wear it everyday all day.

Posted: 1/20/2009 12:59:27 PM EDT

[#31]

Posted: 1/20/2009 1:03:27 PM EDT

[#32]

Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded model.

Carried in Milt Sparks VMII holster.

Really one of the best carry rigs out there IMHO. Easy to conceal and very comfortable. In fact, it's usually my summer carry setup.

Posted: 1/20/2009 1:22:11 PM EDT

[#33]

I also alternate between the Kimber and my Glock 17

Posted: 1/20/2009 4:17:02 PM EDT

[#34]

Kimber Ultra Carry in a Galco paddle.

Posted: 1/20/2009 4:52:27 PM EDT

[#35]

1911 Full Size IWB

Posted: 1/20/2009 4:52:48 PM EDT

[#36]

Everyday...sometimes it does get a little heavy though.

Posted: 1/20/2009 5:01:10 PM EDT

[#37]

Eh, you have enough pics so far.

I switch out between

Kimber CDP II
or
SA 5" lightwieght bi-tone

One of them is one me always.

Posted: 1/20/2009 5:14:18 PM EDT

[#38]

Workin' on making it so.

Using liberal terms;

I just feel safer with a 1911. It feels more comfortable.

Plus if it worked for the U.S. government for 90ish years, and it's back in service again... it's good enough for me to use to stop bad people if need be.

Posted: 1/20/2009 5:30:57 PM EDT

[#39]

Kimber Compact CDP is my everyday carry gun, in a Sparks VM2 holster on a Beltman Elephant belt. Sweet lightweight set up!

Posted: 1/20/2009 5:34:29 PM EDT

[#40]

One of these two:

Colt commander (meltdown by Clarks)

Fusion commander 10mm

Posted: 1/20/2009 6:03:00 PM EDT

[#41]

here's my little bastard

Posted: 1/20/2009 6:46:59 PM EDT

[#42]

1934 Gov't Model IWB NRA holster

Posted: 1/20/2009 6:53:54 PM EDT

[#43]

Full size 1911 here. Auto-Ordinance with federal Hydroshock FMJ

Posted: 1/20/2009 7:16:38 PM EDT

[#44]

Either my Para P-14 LTD or my Springfield MilSpec in a DeSantis SOB and a loose shirt with long tails.

Posted: 1/20/2009 8:17:19 PM EDT

[#45]

Colt Special Combat 5" in a Milt Sparks Versa-Max II.

The Bomar sights have torn more than one shirt. Changing them out is on my list, but other priorties keep coming up.

Posted: 1/20/2009 8:19:44 PM EDT

[#46]

and I'm too lazy to take/post a pic

Posted: 1/20/2009 8:23:28 PM EDT

[#47]

Carried a Springfield Ultra Compact for years until I tried the Kel-Tec P11. After that I was spoiled.

Posted: 1/20/2009 9:09:35 PM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:
Here's the Springfield:

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd193/c5driver/IMG_4747.jpg

Holster, mag carrier, belt, to follow.

How do you like the Dawson Rail system? Do you have any pics with the light attached?

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Posted: 1/21/2009 12:08:21 AM EDT

[#49]

I am currently carrying a J-Frame 357/38 but I am looking to change to a full size 1911 as soon as I get a decent holster.

My wife carries a Springfield EMP in 9MM as her CCW.

Posted: 1/21/2009 6:44:49 AM EDT

[#50]

A couple, actually... depending on what I'm wearing.

My Every Day Carry
.

.

If I'm getting dressed up...

.

Oh, and BadSVT....

'Love that pic! It's always great to see 1911's that have truly been loved and not suck in a cold, dark safe somewhere.

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