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Just purchased my M&P 9 fullsize.

Carrying with Speer Gold Dot, Galco Summer Comfort, and Wilderness Instructors Belt (until I decide which leather belt to buy)

NEW RUGER LCP

Update: Same RIA Compact but with the DeSantis Speed Scabbard.

I agree on limp wristing being a factor. One time there was a kid having "problems" with his Kimber Ultra-Carry (FINE weapon, BTW), he was having stove-pipes. I asked if I could fire a couple of rounds. I was shooting just fine. I then asked him to shoot my SIG P229 in single action (which never jammed ONCE since the day I bought it). It stove-piped with him three out of four rounds. He then says, "oh, you're having the same problem with your pistol?" I said, "WHAT? No!" I told him, "what are the chances of two pistols, one you never fired before, jamming up on you back to back. Its not your pistol or mine. Its you". I spent a good half hour with him on his grip and stance. At the end, he was shooting 3" groups at 10 yards, MUCH better then me!

htxred wrote:can anyone recommend a particular model for a EMP? (3in 1911)

That totally depends on the user. Some questions include: What's your budget? Do you prefer IWB or OWB? Do you want metal clip or leather strap? Do you want it to be tuckable or not? Do you want to be a straight drop or FBI cant?

My job requires a suit and tie, which is why I went with tuckable. Because of my short torso and long legs, I went with FBI cant to aid in draw.

The Split Decision answered all my questions. With standard shipping, the total cost was little over $30. I have NO patience whatsoever, so luckily that have the Split Decision in stock and ready to ship. Your EMP should do fine with the Split Decision. If you really DON'T need the tuckable feature, the Bare Asset is the non-tuckable version. And, its in stock. I must warn you though, these specific holsters do not come with a leather body shield, meaning from the trigger up, that pistol is in full contact with your body. Also, the opening of the holster does not stay open when the pistol is drawn. Other than that, these holsters are GREAT for the price. Another thing I must mention, this holster was so great with the Fullsize 1911 that I could sometimes fall asleep and forgot that the pistol was there.

Here's my question, how are you liking the EMP. Every time I see that pistol at a range, I have heard the owner complain about jamming issues.

Finally got my High Noon Holster - Split Decision for the RIA Compact.

Can't thank RandTX enough for the great deal.

I have a Puma Trapper pocket knife for small stuff and the Benchmade for abusive stuff. One thing I must mention, you must get a Spencer Spacepen, it is truly pocket size. Closed, that pen is smaller than the Puma pocket knife. It can come in handy when writing down a phone number or license plate number. I also carry one spare 7rd mag. in a Bianchi Mag-Packer. Fit s perfectly in the left front pocket along with the pocket knife and pen. The right pocket is for cigs, keys.

Here's my fullsize 1911. Love it!