1911: What size do you carry?

[Jammer Six]

Springfield milspec or loaded, full size.

Used to carry a Micro, but they're just not reliable enough for me.

 

[bytor94]

I alternate between a full size and a 3.5" barrel model. The full size is just a little bit harder to hide but it can be done.

 

[4thHorseman]

I haven't had much luck with Officer size 1911. They all jammed on me.
My full size Gold Cup keeps on a ticking though. Reliable old devil.

 

[spartacus2002]

Fullsize SA Loaded 1911A1 Stainless. It's mere presence tends to defuse hostile tensions....

 

[mini14jac]

Most people say that barrel length doesn't matter for IWB carry, but in my case, that's not true.
Maybe it's because I sit so much, a barrel much over 3" doesn't work for me.

I've just started carrying a Colt Defender, (Officer Size) and it's working out just right for me.

 

[Tamara]

Full size, full sight radius.

 

[Brian Williams]

Full Sized Sistema, with ittybitty sights, I just gotta love it.
Slide is in the shop now getting a wide 1911a1 type front sight and I will have to square the notch in the rear.

Only other changes are a new used SA barrel cause the chamber in the original one was bulged, and I ground the sharp point off of the hammer spur.

 

[Smoke]

ummm...I "need all of the above"

Preferred is full size. Make mine a double stack while you're at it.

Have a 2 commander sized guns.

Have a Kimber Ultra Carry (Sub compact?)

Smoke

 

[W Turner]

The only 1911 I currently own is a RIA gov't. model. After shooting app. 600 flawless rounds in practice and competition it is now part of my carry rotation. I do plan to get a commander-size 1911 this year sometime, but haven't decided on what flavor yet.


Mino

 

[SapperLeader]

Currently have a full sized springfield loaded government model. I prefer full size grips on my guns. I am talking to a buddy of mine, who happens to be a gunsmith about putting together a custom commander style(I think commander would be full size grip with four inch barrel). As I think one inch of the slide will help with comfortability.

 

[Model520Fan]

I like my LW Commander, and it shoots fine, but in a SUMMER special, my stainless Government Model is actually more comfortable!!?!! The Cdr digs a little into my hip when worn all day. I'm sure I could work it out, but the SS Govt is so comfortable, why bother? Although the 1911 is not my overall favorite carry gun (it does rank high), it is far and away the most comfortable to carry.

 

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

Is there anything else? 1911 = 5 inch.