gsx1138
Regular Member
If I CC or OC is dependent on the weather. Plus, I don't have a retention holster for my G19. My XD45 is like a brick on my side.
I own a Kimber 1911 and Springfield XD9 and carry EVERY day. I love my 1911 more so I tend to carry it more OC/CC. It gets heavy at times and I was really hoping that by now I would be used to it. But the good thing is that I carry and carry often so either way i'm good =)
Nick don't buy into the hype, there is crime in Yakima and no one is doubting that but the numbers, who knows where they are getting them from???? I really do not put much into KIMA reporting as you can tell them anything and they will report it as fact with out an attempt to check it as being valid.
I just did a little Google Search on the most dangerous cities in the U.S. and Yakima did not even come up in the Top 100.
I was going to say, I did not bother to look into it more to see if Yakima was really one of those high crime cities. I carry everywhere I go because I just don't know when i'll need it.
I've carried 1911's for many years. I prefer the all steel models, though I have owned a couple of the alloy frames ones that are a bit lighter. I use a good thick belt, and often wear jeans, which don't have as much give as slacks. You will get used to the weight if you carry long enough. I really don't notice the weight anymore, and plan on selling my current alloy frame 1911's in favor of another all steel model.
Whether I OC or CC is mostly weather dependent. I don't go out of my way to hike up a long Northwest parka inside of my gun just to OC in the rain or cold weather. Having all that coat bunched up gets in the way of a good clean draw.
I agree, there are days when I just CC, but for the most part, if the weather is good I OC. It took me awhile to get used to it, but hey, it took me awhile to not feel self conscious CC'ing "way back" when I started that as well.
A good quality heavy gun belt works wonders for carrying. Although there are many really good ones out there, I use the "double thick" belts by Filson. Manufactured right here in Seattle and sold at many local outlets. I started with the 1 1/4 " belt, and now have a 1.5" belt, which I love.