Fit For a Texas Wedding

[Colt Hammerless]

Sent this one out the other day to the best man, so he can pass it along to the groom. AIWB for a 5 inch 1911 with a liner, matching belt, and a lined mag carrier, all with a touch of elephant skin. I cannot wrap my head around AIWB though. I don't think I could appendix carry an LCP comfortably.

Paul

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[Xbonz]

I'm guessing he's tall and never sits...:confused:

Beautiful rig sir.

[Caleb]

AC a 1911? Must not sit as said above!

Sweet looking set, well done.

[Riverpigusmc]

sweet. I carry a fullsize 1911 IWB frequently

[Colt Hammerless]

Yeah, it's comfortable until you want to sit or bend over for any reason.

Riverpigusmc,

Do you carry in the appendix position? I carry a 5 inch IWB as well, but certainly can't appendix carry it. I carry mine at the 3:00-3:30 range with a 30 degree rake on the holster. I'm a bit odd in carrying that much rake in that position of course, although it's surprisingly not that slow on the draw, as one would think. Sure hides the grip well though.

Paul

[sdmc530]

sweet. I carry a fullsize 1911 IWB frequently

First very nice rig sir.

Second I too carry full size IWB more in summer than winter but its not bad. I am a lefty but wear it at 7-8 ish position and its not bad, if you have a good holster and wear often you get used to it fairly quickly. The key is a great belt holster combination and getting it to a spot that is not hard on the "love handles"

[Colt Hammerless]

I personally think that carrying OWB is a little more comfortable, but certainly don't find IWB to be uncomfortable at all. Since the AZ weather, and the clothing that goes with that requires me to carry IWB, that's what I do. I used to carry further back like you sdmc530 (around the 4:00 maybe as much as 4:30), but have since moved forward as it hides the grip better. Neither the best man who bought this for his friend, nor I, can fathom carrying a 5 inch 1911 in the appendix position, either IWB or OWB. Forget the LCP I mentioned above, I doubt I could carry a Zippo in that position! Not a big deal since I don't smoke (I did used to collect Zippos though:D)

Paul

[Sheepdog]

I don't have a problem carrying a full size 1911 IWB.:confused:

[Colt Hammerless]

Hi Sheepdog,

Again, I carry a full size 1911 myself IWB. I'm talking about carrying it in the appendix position (between 12:30-1:30 or so on a righty.) That I cannot wrap my head around. I've tried it using dummies of small pistols like the LCP, Sig P938 (want one of those so bad) etc, and even those aren't comfortable to me in that position. It's somewhat popular, but I sure can't do it. It's OK until I bend over or sit.

Paul

[Rick McC.]

Hi Sheepdog,

Again, I carry a full size 1911 myself IWB. I'm talking about carrying it in the appendix position (between 12:30-1:30 or so on a righty.) That I cannot wrap my head around. I've tried it using dummies of small pistols like the LCP, Sig P938 (want one of those so bad) etc, and even those aren't comfortable to me in that position. It's somewhat popular, but I sure can't do it. It's OK until I bend over or sit.

Paul

I agree.

I have no problem carrying IWB (usually a 3:00); but have less than NO interest in carrying AIWB.

[TLE2]

I carry IWB full size 1911, on or just behind right hip.

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I tried appendix carry for about a minute once, until I tried to sit down! :D

[Sheepdog]

Paul, just for the record I did wear mine to my daughters wedding.:D

[pitor]

I can appendix carry when ccing the wee M&P Bodyguard 380. I use a DeSantis pocket holster very similar to a Remora one, super grippy on the outside tucked aiwb at 1o'clock. Really accessible when driving, then transfer to pocket when out of the vehicle. Only carry it when dressed in light clothing, warm humid weather, or when using tucked in collar shirts, dressy events and such. Gluck 19 the rest of the time IWB between 4 - 4:30.