I open carry a Colt 1911A1 XSE (trigger job and Series 70 safety). I carry a Ruger LCPII as a concealed backup. I've teased those that get all snowflakey about open carry and told them the 1911 is just the unloaded bait gun.
Sometimes I carry a Ruger LC9 (disabled magazine disconnect) as a backup. I have extended magazines for all my carry pistols.I might mention that I noticed an effect the exact opposite of what I experienced decades ago when carrying rifles and shotguns on motorcycles. Riders will understand when I point out that some idiots in cages seem to enjoy trying to scare motorcyclists by tailgating or cutting you off. However, when I was still in high school, I noticed that when I was headed out to hunt or target shoot, those uncomfortable moments were far fewer. I realized that the sight of the potential for instant retribution modified or eliminated those dangerous impulses by people in cars and trucks. I watched cars approach from the rear suddenly have the front end dip as they let off the accelerator sharply or actually hit their brakes at the time that they could clearly see that I was armed. When cars passed, they avoided cutting in as close as possible to my front fender. They did so at much greater distances. Of course, this is a sad commentary upon our culture, but at the same time, it reinforces the old adage of "an armed society is a polite society".
When our LTC came about, and I was open carrying a handgun in public places, I had a number of people make positive statements about it. One telling remark came from a middle-aged man who said, "I wish I had the nerve to open carry". So I guess some people shouldn't open carry if they are fearful of it. Just this week I had the first negative experience, which was more amusing than negative.
In a grocery store, a young man loading up products in the meat/cheese refrigerated display shelves complimented me on the Colt, then told me that some 'old guy' (I'm definitely in that category) asked him if they allowed guns in the store. The young man informed the guy that this was Texas and he should get used to seeing legal open carry. I got a pretty clear description of the guy, and I remembered him (situational awareness). Soon enough, following my wife around with the shopping cart, I spotted him. I took great pleasure in greeting him and asking "How are y'all doing today?!". He looked like someone was forcing him to eat a toad when he replied, "Fine". Of course I made no mention of the young man.
I enjoy open carry. Once, when I walked up upon a thug beating a woman, and I responded with a command tone demand of "STOP!" He charged at me. I turned so he could see the 1911 and it was as if he hit a brick wall. He exited the area at a fast pace.