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Excaliber wrote:

AndyC wrote:

GlockDude26 wrote:i still for the life of me can't figure out why people insist on carrying a 1911 for self defense period....it must be for the reminiscent feeling of the glory days or something. they're big, heavy, and have limited mag capacity.

You don't have to, any more than you would question a man's choice of wife - but for me, primarily because they're slim and I'm intimately familiar with them.

They're also reliable, accurate, shoot a big bullet and have excellent ergonomics - I accept the fact that they carry less ammo than modern designs but I'm fine with the trade-off. I agree with you, though; they likely wouldn't suit sissies who whine about weight, the casual user who just won't learn how they work or folks who miss a lot

I agree on all points.

I would add their flat profile and ease of concealment as things that make them a good choice. It's easy and comfortable for me to hide a full size 1911 without a bulge under common clothing.

I've been a fan and user of this gun for 42 years and have carried them both as an LEO and a private citizen. My current most carried configuration is a commander length model with three 8 round mags and one in the chamber. There are few violent social problems I can't resolve in my favor with that equipment.

With that said, in view of the strong social media encouragement that is being given to lone wolf actors who want to engage in jihad on our soil, our wide open borders, and the demonstrated fact that some of them are acting on that with more than one attacker participating, I've started carrying a hi cap 9mm with at least two spare mags for a minimum round count of 46 when visiting large cities and malls, theaters, and other venues that would fit the target profile of someone seeking to carry out a mass casualty attack.

kells81 wrote:Since my plastic has arrived I have carried exactly twice.

#1- Glock 43 in my pocket. That's easy. Fishing and outdoorsy stuff etc and went into a store for worms.

#2- 5" 1911 in an owb holster. Drug the muzzle all over stuff today. Had it show so many times I finally just left it in the truck. On my way home I stopped and picked up a iwb holster made of kydex. It's uncomfortable but will work until I get hands on a good leather iwb holster.

Is anyone else packing a gov model? I don't care about carrying in general but prefer to carry while fishing and doing outdoorsy stuff. Pretty much have to suck it up until I can OC but until then it's a hide it challenge. Anyone know a good shop in DFW with a good selection of holsters?