1911 Concealed Carry Advice

Advice how to carry a full size 1911 concealed, since I've heard a lot of people say it is too big. Courtesy of a member of Students For Concealed Carry on Campus

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[smokingace11226]

dude i can see the damn gun from a mile a way bad holster u got there my friend

[hardsoldier04]

@smokingace11226: I would hope you could in a video about concealed carry. If you know a person has a gun, then the slightest crease is just a validation for what you already know. The big question is whether you can positively identify it in every day life if you don't know before hand that the person is armed. Wearing very similar clothing, I have had discussions with cops without drawing their attention.

[mikethenascarfan]

@friedstuffable i would rather caryy 8 rounds of .45acp than 12 of 9mm

[mikethenascarfan]

@shu1o well- although i agree with you that a 9mmx19 is effective- i would have to say that the 1911 is less bulky than the double stacked polymer handguns such as the glock. The width is only about an inch at the slide- while the glock is about 1.250 1.5 inches.

[shu1o]

@mikethenascarfan looking at the ballistics a 45acp and 9mm there is not enough difference, both would have sufficient stopping power imo. a 9mm 90-124 grain JHP at 1000-1200 fps vs a 800-900 fps 230grain 45acp both the 9mm and 45 acp make huge cavities in media, certainly enough if placed in the thoracic triangle. i would rather go for more rounds and less bulk. 9mm JHP +P sub compact is my choice for cc. Nightstand however is where i keep my 45acp 1911. again this is imo to each their own.

[airic554]

@smokingace11226 Most states that have concealed carry, allow open carry as well, and actually its a loopehole to open carry in no pistol zones. besides all that.. if hes in the store, and a guy comes in to rob it, casing the place. he sees that subtle crease and his shirt, gets a bad vibe, then moves on ;) but if its a concealed only state, id be very careful lol

[saik0pod]

@hardsoldier04 I'm planning on getting the 1911 or Glock 19, is it comfortable having it inside your waistband?

[alphadogs1]

I carry my full size 1911 in a blackhawk cqc serpa paddle holster everyday.

Reason being the government model does not have a extended grip safety.

Also I don't care if you can see the handle through my carhartt. Just my opinion.

NRA life member

Happy safe shooting.

[malepipe]

@mbarnhead16 Funny you should mention that. I just got an E-mail from the Chief of police in my town when I asked him that very question...and I quote-

I would say most people don't mention they are armed when stopped by the police unless they are asked to get out of their vehicle or are about to get searched. Then I agree that it would be wise to inform the officer and produce your permit. You may use your judgment as to how comfortable you feel.

[PowerViolenceForever]

@AmyLeesPetWookiee more so than the Austrian!

[AmyLeesPetWookiee]

@PowerViolenceForever That German plastic is expensive man.

[PowerViolenceForever]

@AmyLeesPetWookiee I'd hope HK's would be good, I mean they are twice the price... They better work!

[PowerViolenceForever]

@AmyLeesPetWookiee lol what ever you say boss