Wow, some of you guys have to wait an awfully long time. I'm actually a bit suprised. I aquired mine in Williams county (adjacent to mine, so ok to apply there) and it was a very pleasant experience. My county will only take applications on Tuesday, and only in the morning. It seems like the process is a burden to them. Williams county on the other hand is very efficent and - dare I say it - HAPPY that people are getting their licenses. Like mine, it is a very rural county. There might be a total of 15 deputies in the whole county.
It occured to me that carrying was a better idea with a holster.
I have a few in mind, but nobody carries them locally. Basically, the only stuff you can get locally are Fobus, Uncle Mike's, Bianchi...you know - typical gun store fare. For now, I bought a leather
Bianchi Model 105. They didn't have any IWB holsters I liked, that fit a full size 1911. It's winter time, so I've always got an unbuttoned shirt worn over my regular shirts.
It actually conceals quite nicely. Nobody knows. I made it a point to bend over, reach high for things, etc. Nobody noticed. At the end of the night, I informed a few folks that I was carrying. They were quite suprised (and quick with the thumbs-up). I feel pretty confident about it now. You almost have to know what you're looking for. The only ones that MIGHT notice are other CCW holders, and they won't be alarmed.