Need 1911

[Gr8gunz]

I have fired a 1911.45ACP only a few times and have been lusting after one ever since. Would like some insight from the 1911 X-Spurts here about concealability, holsters and brand name. Does a full size conceal well or do I need to look at a compact?

Thanks

 

[blazemyowntrails]

Most people will tell you its about what you're comfortable with. I got a little extra meat working against me but I carry a full size aw' day err' day in either an Alessi Shoulder rig or a CrossBreed supertuck deluxe. You'll hear a lot of people like that one, I'm sure. Both conceal really well even on a full size frame. (Both the gun and myself).

 

[DefensiveImpact]

Don't buy ONE!!! Buy a bunch of Glocks!!!! They get very VeryVERY expensive(for a good one)! Ask me how I know!!! If you do decide to play on this very slippery slope, do yourself a favor figure out your budget and plan on doubling it!

I'm a 1911 snob, I'm only a fan of 5" and 4.25" guns. You can carry one all day every day with the right IWB holster and BELT!!

So figure out a starting budget and I'm sure we can help you send it!

 

[Gr8gunz]

I
want a 1911 for no other reason that, well I want one. I HATE Glocks. I use the crossbreed supertuck for my .40S&W.XDM for CCW and the Blackhawk ALS for OC.
Both are excellent holsters.

Seriously considering the Springfield Range Officer full size.

 

[GunsOfThe111th]

Josh and I both own 1911 pistols. I love mine. But I do understand why other people dislike them. Here is the video we have that covers the bottom of the price range Rock Island 1911 mil spec. It runs for about $4-500 depending on where you live and the Springfield Armory Range Officer it is about $900 in most gun stores. Hope the video helps.
As far as ccw goes. I would say Springfield EMP. Colt Defender. Something along those lines. Full size 1911 can be bulky for CCW.

 

[Gr8gunz]

Finally got the 1911. I wanted a Sig or a Kimber but the Springfield just felt right and the Kimber was waaay out of my price range. Shot it yesterday and it is incredibly accurate. I'm in love.


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[GunsOfThe111th]

Springfield makes a good 1911. Which model did you decide on?
Im wanting the operator model in the future.

 

[Gr8gunz]

Springfield makes a good 1911. Which model did you decide on?
Im wanting the operator model in the future.

I got the Range Officer 1911. Yikes, the full size operator is over $1k. Puts it out of my league.

 

[GunsOfThe111th]

Range Officer is a damn fine choice. It's what we shot in the video above. The Operator 1911 is on the want list. I'm saving my money for a 3 gun set. So that will be put on the waiting list.

 

[Nightmare45]

I carry and shoot 1911 combat commander, love it, own several, also own kimber, springfield and para. Carry and shoot what you are confortable with.

 

[Nooorm24]

It's like everything else where guns are concerned. It's all about personal preference and what feels right. I just bought a S&W E Series 1911. I personally wouldn't try to conceal it. I'm looking for something smaller to conceal like a .40 P30.