Thread: How many people CCW here?

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 shooter74743

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.

General opinion (meaning largely repeated on the internet without real proof) says SOB carry has the risk of spinal injury if you were to fall on the gun.

It makes sense to me that you would want to avoid hard objects impacting your spine, but I won't say the risk is high as I have no real proof.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

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.

As has been mentioned the risks of injury, but that is not why I frown on it. For SOB It is too easy to get your finger caught in the trigger guard and cause a ND when presenting the weapon under duress. Some people like this method but as of today, it is frowned upon by every known Combat tactics course I know of or attended. Also presents issues of drawing your weapon if under attack. I would rather have to grab my weapon off my hip in a fight then behind my back. YMMV
You are correct though, everyones body mophology and clothing determines what and how they can carry. A 22 is better then nothing and I have yet to find anyone willing to stand in front of one saying it has to be a 45/9mm/380 auto minimum caliber etc.
Personally I'm not a fan of women carrying a weapon in a purse, Why? A purse is set down, it is carried over the shoulder and can be pulled off the body. I have less issue with the fanny pack carry.

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.

Right. So it's IWB and right up against your skin.

Maybe I am misunderstanding you. What I was talking about is nothing but a clip. No leather.

The Crossbreed Super Tuck holster is the most comfy IWB holster for me. With the combat cut, the hammer doesn't dig in either. Another one I like is from HolsterPro.

Originally Posted by Crotalus

Right. So it's IWB and right up against your skin.

Maybe I am misunderstanding you. What I was talking about is nothing but a clip. No leather.

You are absolutely right, IWB & weapon right up against your skin. No leather or plastic.