1911 5" carry.. advice and or opinion please

[NHT3]

I cc my fullsize 1911 with a Kholster and leather thriple wide studded belt..

Kholster is my choice for an all steel 1911 or a high quality Nighthawk "pancake" type belt holster and an Uncle Mike's "Instructors" belt from Midway for $25.. PM me if you are looking for a 1911, I have several Kimbers I'm going to sell to finance another project.

 

[ultraspec]

Why carry a 5 inch 1911 and not a commander or cco? Im just wondering why would you want to lug all that weight around. I would get a cco or commander with an aluminum frame and call it a day.

 

[backtrail540]

I used to carry my para p14 in a comp-tac mtac w/ one of their kydex lined belts. Very sturdy, comfortable rig.

 

[wetidlerjr]

look at the 9mm's, kahr pm9 is great

But NOT a 45ACP 1911 and never will be.

 

[wetidlerjr]

Why carry a 5 inch 1911 and not a commander or cco? Im just wondering why would you want to lug all that weight around. I would get a cco or commander with an aluminum frame and call it a day.

I carry a steel framed Colt Commander and call it a GOOD day !

 

[CTC B4Z]

Why carry a 5 inch 1911.

Is there any other kind of 1911??????


didnt think so

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Why carry a 5 inch 1911 and not a commander or cco?

Because that's the way JMB designed it and that's the way Jeff Cooper liked it.

1. Get a box (for the holsters that do not work out).

2. We have many good holster options but you want a quality holster AND a quality belt; I would order from the same company. I prefer Milt Sparks, but we now have many good makers.

I carry my 1911 in an Executive Companion for IWB and a Sparks Roadrunner (very old school, not one word about my age, not one word), or a 60TK or a 55BN.

3. The weight argument is inane. 1) a good holster AND belt will distribute the weight, 2) look at the food blisters on guys inside a gun store next time you are in one.

Guys whining about 5 ounces of metal are packing an extra 40 to 50 lbs. around their middles.

"Oh, the 1911 is soooo heavy and hard to clean the donut icing off the stocks. I need something sweet."

 

[CTC B4Z]

Yes, carrying a fullsize never bothered me, its just the fact it has been a HOT summer and having a large piece of leather doesnt cut it.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Yes, carrying a fullsize never bothered me, its just the fact it has been a HOT summer and having a large piece of leather doesnt cut it.

I recommend an undershirt and horsehide holsters then.

 

[figley]

the Stronghold Phoenix, from Occidental Leather is a very close match to Milt Sparks VMII. 2 weeks max, as opposed to 6 months, and I ordered a LH 5".

Stronghold Phoenix - Black Leather IWB Holster

seems very well made, and anywhere I searched online, I found it to be comparable to the VMII.

 

[Hoosier8]

I have never carried my full size 1911 but do carry my Kimber CDP II Pro (aluminum frame) in an nondescript leather IWB and regular belt and it carries well.

 

[wetidlerjr]

... look at the food blisters on guys inside a gun store next time you are in one.

Guys whining about 5 ounces of metal are packing an extra 40 to 50 lbs. around their middles.

"Oh, the 1911 is soooo heavy and hard to clean the donut icing off the stocks. I need something sweet."