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by XinTX
Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:12 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: 1911 Concealment holster
Replies: 23
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Re: 1911 Concealment holster

I use a generic IWB kydex holster. It works fine. But I primarily use it for my compact. The difficult part for me to conceal is the grip. The shorter grip of the Officers frame makes it easier to conceal. Were I to carry a Government model I'd likely invest in a better holster such as a Super Tuck or a Comp Tac. But I'm a smaller framed guy, being only about 5' - 9" and 175#.

But I will also second the bit about getting a good gun belt. Tried just using some heavy 'cowboy' type belts, but they'd sag and stretch pretty much right off the bat. This allows the holster to shift around and makes carrying uncomfortable. The weight of a 1911 makes it even more important. I ruined a couple belts before I finally broke down and bought one (from a sponsor of another site I frequent, but is located in TX). Night and day difference in carrying. It's a little uncomfortable (as in, you KNOW it's there) until you get it broken in. The gun belt is STIFF so it's difficult to cinch it down properly the first few times. But I can carry my Stainless compact (and an extra mag carrier) all day comfortably without it shifting too much.

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