Eightball
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Okay, so I just paid for my CCW permit, and I'm waiting for the local LEA to finish their part and issue me the thing. So, I'm thinking about how to carry what I have, but that requires a little explaining, so here goes:
Live in Louisville, KY, but go to college up in MI. It's constantly cold in MI, and it's going to start snowing soon. Since it's cold, I ususally wear a front-zipping hoodie, an old olive-drab surplus military jacket thingy (Vietnam era, I think), a down jacket, or a "trench"/overcoat that goes to my knees---or any combo of the above as the weather dictates. Following the laws, once I have my permit I will be able to bring/carry a handgun in MI (but obviously not on campus). As it sits, I don't really have a "small" carry piece (working on that), but want to carry something, and the best option I have is my 5" Kimber 1911--which is an ideal "winter" piece for my build, etc, and it would work the best in a strong-side OWB holster.
However, the problem is this--I'm swamped by holster options. The guys at my local shop recommended the Galco Avenger as the "sure thing"--and indeed, I tried it on and the holster (minus the gun) was comfortable and disappeared on my build easily under just a T-shirt (it's still warm in KY)--but now that I'm looking at Galco's website, I'm really unsure. Do I want the Avenger, or the forward-canted Combat Master, or......? All I know for certain is that I'd like a strong-side (right side), leather-ish (non-kydex or nylon), OWB holster for a full-size 1911, but can't really decide. Keep in mind this'll be during the winter months, so there's plenty of "conceal" available--I hope to acquire a smaller option before the snow finally goes away.
Sorry if my thoughts are jumbled on this. I am just confused by the sheer number of options out there. It'll be about a month before my permit is finished and I can start carrying, but I want to finish getting my gear together so that I can pick up the holster and start packing in the same day.
So, thoughts or recommendations?
Live in Louisville, KY, but go to college up in MI. It's constantly cold in MI, and it's going to start snowing soon. Since it's cold, I ususally wear a front-zipping hoodie, an old olive-drab surplus military jacket thingy (Vietnam era, I think), a down jacket, or a "trench"/overcoat that goes to my knees---or any combo of the above as the weather dictates. Following the laws, once I have my permit I will be able to bring/carry a handgun in MI (but obviously not on campus). As it sits, I don't really have a "small" carry piece (working on that), but want to carry something, and the best option I have is my 5" Kimber 1911--which is an ideal "winter" piece for my build, etc, and it would work the best in a strong-side OWB holster.
However, the problem is this--I'm swamped by holster options. The guys at my local shop recommended the Galco Avenger as the "sure thing"--and indeed, I tried it on and the holster (minus the gun) was comfortable and disappeared on my build easily under just a T-shirt (it's still warm in KY)--but now that I'm looking at Galco's website, I'm really unsure. Do I want the Avenger, or the forward-canted Combat Master, or......? All I know for certain is that I'd like a strong-side (right side), leather-ish (non-kydex or nylon), OWB holster for a full-size 1911, but can't really decide. Keep in mind this'll be during the winter months, so there's plenty of "conceal" available--I hope to acquire a smaller option before the snow finally goes away.
Sorry if my thoughts are jumbled on this. I am just confused by the sheer number of options out there. It'll be about a month before my permit is finished and I can start carrying, but I want to finish getting my gear together so that I can pick up the holster and start packing in the same day.
So, thoughts or recommendations?