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nakedshoplifter wrote:
buster81 wrote:
I already CC a small pistol from time to time. I alsohave a couple of full size pistols and there is no way I can CC my full size guns. I've tried. I'm looking for something that I can carry IWB with shorts.
Once more I'll state you need to borrow a full size 1911 with a proper holster from someoneand try it out. If you're going to be at the convention Sat you can try mine. I have never found another gun that conceals BETTER than my full size 1911. Not even a Glock 26. Successfully CC'ing a pistol relies on two things: Slide width and grip length. You have probably failed with your full size guns because they are fat in the slide and long/fat in the grip. Glocks are a prime example, they make very poor CC guns. A 1911 is one of the slimmest handguns out there (in 45). If you properly "cant" the holster, the grip will not print either. No matter what angle you look at me from, you cannot tell I'm carrying when I havethe 1911 CC on my hip.
Experience: I have owned
and carried... Glock 17, Glock 26, Glock 39, Sig P226, FS HK USP 45, FS HK-45, FS Kimber 1911.
:quirkyOnce more, I'll state that I'm looking for some feedback from folks that have actually owned, and carried oneof the specifically designed CC 1911's. If you have ever owned, carried, touched, shot, or handled in any way a 1911 with a 3" barrel, 4.75" in height, weighing 20-30 ounces, I'd love to hear about it. If you don't have experience with them, that's ok.
If carrying your full size 1911 tucked into your wastband with your shirt tucked in over top of it works for you, great. It doesn't for me, hence, my initial question bolded above.
So,you are NOT going to convice me that a 1911 with a 5" barrel and a 5.75" height at 35-40ounces will sit in my waistband without printing. From your last post, you say you are "a big tall guy". I'll give you a hint. I am not, so the difference in size is much greater for me than it is for you. Clear enough?
Here is something that you might be able to help with. You say that the shorties are prone to malfunction. I've heard this rumour as well. Is this just something you've heard, or have you actually had them malfunction on you?