Concealed Carrying a 1911

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Well, CCW license is soon to be recieved, form 6 is approved and ATTs to down south are recieved, so I plan to be packing some heat next time I'm going south.

Only downside, I've sold my last Tupperware recently and I'm only left with 1 potential CCW gun (unless you consider a 629 to be suited for CCW :D ), a 1911.

I'd like to know from those who already carried a 1911, how did you carry it? Cocked and loaded? Or Mag-in, chamber empty?
 
Exactly, why not cocked and locked? 21 feet can be covered fast and I would not want to have to draw, chamber, and fire an accurate shot(s) that fast...
 
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PoFF said:
Well, CCW license is soon to be recieved, form 6 is approved and ATTs to down south are recieved, so I plan to be packing some heat next time I'm going south.

Only downside, I've sold my last Tupperware recently and I'm only left with 1 potential CCW gun (unless you consider a 629 to be suited for CCW :D ), a 1911.

I'd like to know from those who already carried a 1911, how did you carry it? Cocked and loaded? Or Mag-in, chamber empty?
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I am a firm believer that the 1911, when legally carried concealed, should be kept in Condition One. The magazine is loaded into the firearm and you charge the pistol, then you throw the thumb safety on and put it in the holster.

As for a choice for CCW in the US, I would recommend that you look into a commnader sized M1911. It is legal to own in Canada and is a bit more compact.
 
Cocked and Locked is a perfectly safe method. In order to screw up, you need to defeat two safeties and pull the trigger.
 
If you're carrying a gun for defense of your life, why would you carry it in any fashion other than one in which it can be discharged right away? Chamber a round, safety on, and holster.
 
Mike K said:
If you need to ask a question like this you should probably be looking into getting some proper training before you go packing.
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It's not a question of training (or lack of) here, just a question of knowing what other people do. I'm aware that a 1911 is far from ideal for an everyday CCW, there are many other options, hence that question.


... And until I can buy another compact DA, I'll be stuck with the 1911.
 
" far from ideal "..........the 1911 makes for a very good conceal choice , it is slimmer than most , and with a very good belt/holster the lil extra weight is not a problem. A top holster is a must , look into a Milt Sparks ( IWB ) , ie...."summer special " . Good luck .
 
I have carried overseas, but never a 1911. I have always tried to carry a gun that allows me to carry one up, but also be 100% confident that there will be no AD's. I do not like the thought of carrying a 1911 in condition 1.

I have used a USP Compact, but if you are looking for a slim pistol I would seriously consider a Glock. I guess the fact that you still need to be Canada legal limits your options, but I would personally go for a Glock 19 with 106mm barrel...
 
HKfan said:
I have carried overseas, but never a 1911. I have always tried to carry a gun that allows me to carry one up, but also be 100% confident that there will be no AD's. I do not like the thought of carrying a 1911 in condition 1.

I have used a USP Compact, but if you are looking for a slim pistol I would seriously consider a Glock. I guess the fact that you still need to be Canada legal limits your options, but I would personally go for a Glock 19 with 106mm barrel...
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Believe it or not, you're more likely to ND a Glock than a 1911 in Condition One.

The only time a person can ND a 1911 is when they do the following three things.

1). Hold down the grip safety.

2). Flip off the thumb safety.

3). Squeeze the trigger.

With a DAO all it takes is the safety off and the trigger to catch on something. A cop in the US just about lost his leg awhile back when a string tab on his service jacket caught under the trigger of his Glock while he was reholstering it, and I hear he wasn't the first.

A lot of people are leery of 1911s because they are nervous about that hammer being cocked. They shouldn't be, but they are.
 
SCULLY said:
" far from ideal "..........the 1911 makes for a very good conceal choice , it is slimmer than most , and with a very good belt/holster the lil extra weight is not a problem. A top holster is a must , look into a Milt Sparks ( IWB ) , ie...."summer special " . Good luck .
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I'd stray from 1911 variants as I've had numerous stove pipe factory ammunition (Norc, Colt, Para, SA & S&W). All being in relatively good working order and recently cleaned.

Sure the gun is extremely safe (rumours aside about carrying cocked and locked), but the followup shot(s) is another major concern. More important then the trigger catching on anything and having a AD, as that is user error, not firearm error.

I've yet to ever have any model of glock stovepipe factory ammo, let alone have any malfunctions on factory ammo. Glock is the AK47 of the pistol world, it will fire everytime.

Sure something catching on the trigger is likely to set it off, but knowing the gun WILL fire without any problems at all, that alone gives me a lot better feeling, IF I were to be in a position to possess a concealed firearm.

Just my 2 cents on that topic. Not that I have any CCW experience, but just practical knowledge from my shooting experiences.
 
I have a Glock 19 and a Springfield 1911 .45. Whitout any hesitation I would go all the way with the cocked and locked 1911.
 
USA--CCW permit

I am hearing that " When canadians obtain this permit that it may or may not be accepted by US officials ". I have heard that it is at their discression. Is there anyone on line that can give an 100% positive answer on this concern????Possibly someone from the legal community.
 
do a search!
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I am hearing that " When canadians obtain this permit that it may or may not be accepted by US officials ". I have heard that it is at their discression. Is there anyone on line that can give an 100% positive answer on this concern????Possibly someone from the legal community.
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"I'm aware that a 1911 is far from ideal for an everyday CCW,"

I disagree. It is one of the quickest firearms to bring to bear that exists. As for the stovepiping mentioned previously, I have four 1911s at the moment, and none of them do this with commercial self defence ammo. Your milage may differ. - dan
 
I have only carried my 1911, Sig 226, NZ-85 around the house in a cheap IWB holster, I would say that the 1911 commander is a very comfortable gun to carry, it is slim and fits neatly against the body. With a good holster and a good gun, you should have no worries about carry cocked and locked. I also find the single stack mag fits nicely into a pocket and does not bulge. One option is the new Bul commander at marstar, a polymer framed 9mm 1911 with a double stacked mag.

I would also consider the Sig 229, but it is a fair size gun and you do notice the difference.
 
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