Thread: How many people CCW here?

Originally Posted by classicgent

I'm in Georgia and I have been carrying since I moved here in 2007. I open carry most of the time because of my size it tends to be more difficult to conceal. I carry either a Glock 26 or a Ruger LCP

Love the 26, especially after I modded it out with firing pin spring, extended mag and slide release and the lighter conecting bar. I didn't know georgia could open carry.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Love the 26, especially after I midded it out with firing pin spring, extended mag and slide release and the lighter conecting bar. I didn't know georgia could open carry.

Nice man, sounds good! Yea, in Georgia the license is just a Georgia Firearms License and you are allowed to open carry. I saw on some carry forums some people were complaining that the police sometimes question them when they open carry. IMO when I walk down the street and the police question me, it makes me feel like they are doing a good job and I like that. Take care bud!

This week I went out and did some holster work and then just spent some time carrying on the farm. I've been faced with the conclusion that I almost made a mistake. I had planned on purchasing either a glock 22 or 23 for my first ccw, but realized after trying 3 differant holsters with both guns (my father owns one of each) that carrying a flock wasn't for me. It was uncomfortable and awkward (keep in mind I've been carrying a fixed blade in the same place for years) and just wasnt going to cut it. So after about 6 hours of carrying it I tried an old Norico 1911. I found it to be much less uncomfortable and less awkward even though the holster was designed for the glock. Now I'm looking at a Remington R1 that I handled a couple of months back. Does anyone have any tips for carrying a full size 1911? Any holster for SOB or behind the hip carry (I'm too thin for 3 o'clock carry) ?

The leather/kydex hybrid holster are commonly recommended. My dad uses a Comp-tac MTAC for his Champion-size 1911.

I prefer all leather Kramer holsters, but I don't carry a 1911.

Originally Posted by Devilpup

This week I went out and did some holster work and then just spent some time carrying on the farm. I've been faced with the conclusion that I almost made a mistake. I had planned on purchasing either a glock 22 or 23 for my first ccw, but realized after trying 3 differant holsters with both guns (my father owns one of each) that carrying a flock wasn't for me. It was uncomfortable and awkward (keep in mind I've been carrying a fixed blade in the same place for years) and just wasnt going to cut it. So after about 6 hours of carrying it I tried an old Norico 1911. I found it to be much less uncomfortable and less awkward even though the holster was designed for the glock. Now I'm looking at a Remington R1 that I handled a couple of months back. Does anyone have any tips for carrying a full size 1911? Any holster for SOB or behind the hip carry (I'm too thin for 3 o'clock carry) ?

Hve you considered AIWB (appendix-in-waistband)? Hides surprisingly well, even underneath a slightly baggy t-shirt, and I've heard from many skinny, or at least flat-bellied, guys that they find it quite comfortable. It's also a super-fast draw... Dale Fricke holsters like the Archangel or Ehud are good examples of this style.

Otherwise, for carry from the 3 to the 5 position I like the good old yaqui slide holsters, especially for 1911s. Galco's is pretty decent, but there are many other good ones out there as well.

Originally Posted by Devilpup

So after about 6 hours of carrying it I tried an old Norico 1911. I found it to be much less uncomfortable and less awkward even though the holster was designed for the glock. Now I'm looking at a Remington R1 that I handled a couple of months back. Does anyone have any tips for carrying a full size 1911? Any holster for SOB or behind the hip carry (I'm too thin for 3 o'clock carry) ?

I carry my 1911's (10mm & .45) sob quite a bit when wearing jeans. Summer months you have to really take care of them if they are blued due to sweat, I am quite sure that my next one will be stainless. I've seen some sort of clip=thing that you can attach to the pistol & carry IWB, but have no experience with them. As far as holsters, I know Galco makes one for sob that I was looking at. I currently use a DeSantis 3 slot holster with thumb break for my 1911's for when I can cover with a light jacket or long tailed shirt.

I've seen the clip thing and it look quite clever. I can't believe it is comfortable though.

Before I got this DeSantis with a flap to cover the safety, it and the sight would dig into my side.

Originally Posted by Devilpup

This week I went out and did some holster work and then just spent some time carrying on the farm. I've been faced with the conclusion that I almost made a mistake. I had planned on purchasing either a glock 22 or 23 for my first ccw, but realized after trying 3 differant holsters with both guns (my father owns one of each) that carrying a flock wasn't for me. It was uncomfortable and awkward (keep in mind I've been carrying a fixed blade in the same place for years) and just wasnt going to cut it. So after about 6 hours of carrying it I tried an old Norico 1911. I found it to be much less uncomfortable and less awkward even though the holster was designed for the glock. Now I'm looking at a Remington R1 that I handled a couple of months back. Does anyone have any tips for carrying a full size 1911? Any holster for SOB or behind the hip carry (I'm too thin for 3 o'clock carry) ?

plenty of good holsters out there. should carry at 4-5 oclock anyways. I will never recomend SOB carry for the inherent risks involved with it.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

I will never recomend SOB carry for the inherent risks involved with it.

Could you please explain this? I have carried this way since 1992 & it has served me well. I have a State Trooper friend who I shoot with who carries one of his back-ups this way as well with a custom holster made by a local leather worker. I am in TX a lot and they seriously frown on imprinting, thus if carrying a full to medium sized weapon it can be most difficult & SOB serves me well. I do understand the theory of if I had to exit a situation quickly & wasn't using a holster the weapon could possibly come free or if someone "knew" you were carrying it could be minutely easier for someone to gain access to the weapon...but the whole idea is to "conceal" your weapon so nobody knows its there.

As far as my recommending a carry position, I simply don't. I will show & give ideas, but it's up to the individual as there are just too many variables of body types, weapon sizes, designs, & comfort levels. What I do recommend is to try different locations on the body, different weapons, & then practice getting to the weapon in a snap. I just had to "snap" a couple of days ago while my wife and I were riding bicycles. All I had with me was my .22mag NAA pug, but it did it's job on the dog just inches from my leg on the move & with my off hand. The two other dogs bailed on him...AT LEAST I WAS CARRYING.

Originally Posted by Crotalus

I've seen the clip thing and it look quite clever. I can't believe it is comfortable though.

The design is for IWB & the clip to go over your pants/belt.