1911 Carriers..... Fullsize, Commander or Smaller?

[keyframe]

Just curious...

What Brand, Configuration do you carry in what rig?

[Johnny]

Larger than fullsize, actually. I carry a Springer hi-cap (P14 clone) in a Milt Sparks watch six IWB. That holster is just about the greatest thing since sliced bread, as I can carry for 20 hours straight in total comfort with that gigantic pistol.

[flintknapper]

I've always liked a Commander length. I shoot a 5" a little better but don't even own one anymore.

[longtooth]

2 Commanders at present. Kimber Pro CDP & Eclipse Pro ll. Have carried a full size Springer. That does well in a Comp-Tac Gurkha. I also shoot the 5 in better (but then I shoot the 22 in barrel on my M1A even better still) The commander, for me is the better for CC. Faster access & presentation. Accuracy, COM, out to legal defence range is no different at all.

[txinvestigator]

Kimber Custom CDP. Fullsize.

Either a Galco IWB or Galco Pancake.

[Kalrog]

I think frame/grip size is more important for concealability than slide length. Officer's frame here - but they usually come with the shorter barrel/slide lengths so I have a 3.5" barrell. I still need a full sized model though. Not sure I would CCW it, but it would be nice to have.

[progun47]

I am now carrying a Kimber Ultra CDP in a Milt Sparks summer special, waiting for my 5 shot rig to get here. I have carried my Colt/Clark Combat gvt model in a Summer Special. The problem is the grip size not the barrel length.

[KinnyLee]

All I have are full size so I don't have much of a choice.

Springfield Loaded or Kimber Team Match II in a Comp-Tac CTAC
Springfield Professional in a Milt Sparks VM2

Also a simple Fobus double mag carrier on my support side with (2) 7 rd mags.

[graysoncountyffl]

Springfield loaded in a Milt Sparks Watch-6. Wilderness instrucor belt. Shirts untucked. Yes, it still does print a tad. You really have to watch out for bending at the waist.

[HighVelocity]

Kimber Classic Custom in a Milt Sparks SSII or Blade-tech kydex copy of SSII.

or

SA Champion Loaded in MS VMII

or

Kimber Ultra CDP in a Comp-tac CTAC

I have trouble settling on one.

[DaveT]

Kimber Ultra Carry II with 3 inch barrel.

Holster is a Galco side snap scabbard, OWB. Can't carry IWB because of hip surgery and the location of the scar.

[dws1117]

Full size 1911 here. Used to interchange it with a Kimber Ultra Carry II.

[Photoman]

SW1911PD (4.25") and Fobus padle. All stock. Nothing fancy. Works great.

[Thane]

(When Austin finally gets around to issuing my card...)

Rock Island full-size (5")
Springfield Armory Champion (4")
Colt Defender (3.5")

Winter through summer carry, with the Colt being the "sweaty season" gun, as it's less prone to rust/corrosion. The Rock's the easiest to handle, though. All are reliable for me, with the only failures occurring due to massive buildups of soot during my breakin/testing period. Keep 'em clean and oiled up (or often, dirty and oiled up), and they run without a hitch.

[Edit] We need an "all three" option on the poll. [/Edit]

[keyframe]

For those that carry a fullsize....

How comfortable and concealable is it?

Would it be a practical carry piece for me? 6'0 - 185lbs 32-33 waist?