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Posted: 4/20/2019 3:17:28 PM EDT

Generally speaking, what is the optimal barrel length for a concealed carry 1911?

Posted: 4/20/2019 4:03:43 PM EDT

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The barrel isn’t the hard part to conceal, the grip is.

I carry a 5”

Posted: 4/20/2019 4:07:16 PM EDT

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I prefer something under 4.25 inches for carry.

Posted: 4/20/2019 4:42:54 PM EDT

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What kind of gay ass shit is this??

Carry a 5" like an American man. Because this is fuckin' America.

Posted: 4/20/2019 4:44:13 PM EDT

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4.25"+

I've CC'd Daw Wesson Specialist with TLR-1 with 5 CMC 10rd mags.

Posted: 4/20/2019 4:44:36 PM EDT

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Where's my like button?

Posted: 4/20/2019 4:46:17 PM EDT

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But aren’t your 1911’s 9mm?

Posted: 4/20/2019 6:07:51 PM EDT

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But aren’t your 1911’s 9mm?

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What kind of gay ass shit is this??

Carry a 5" like an American man. Because this is fuckin' America.

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But aren’t your 1911’s 9mm?

Uhh. Kinda.

Posted: 4/20/2019 8:30:46 PM EDT

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I just moved to a Dan Wesson 9mm Vigil, 9+1 I love it. One of the nicest shooting pistols I think I have ever owned. And for the quality, price and value, it is hard to beat. Also available in .45 if that's your truthers.

Posted: 4/20/2019 8:34:36 PM EDT

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5"

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To be honest there are times a commander would be more comfortable but it's generally doing things like tying my boots. Even driving isn't uncomfortable.

Posted: 4/20/2019 9:54:52 PM EDT

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I haven’t found a pistol that is comfortable to conceal. I’ll slide the holstered G43 inside the waist band on occasion but I usually have a shoulder rig for the 1911. Sometimes owb or just owb open carry.
For me slim is key.
1911, G43 or G48.
The little Sig is awesome but the grip just doesn’t do it for me.

Posted: 4/20/2019 11:56:40 PM EDT

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The barrel isn’t the hard part to conceal, the grip is.

I carry a 5”

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Exactly this.

Posted: 4/21/2019 12:40:38 AM EDT

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What kind of gay ass shit is this??

Carry a 5" like an American man. Because this is fuckin' America.

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Seriously though, I also fall into this category!

Posted: 4/21/2019 6:58:38 AM EDT

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poll fail. Another vote for 5"

Posted: 4/21/2019 10:20:46 AM EDT

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I don't trust anything smaller than a Commander

Posted: 4/21/2019 11:20:37 AM EDT

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5 inch and 9MM...FTW.

Posted: 4/21/2019 11:24:32 AM EDT

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5 inch, 9MM master race?

I may have to try one again.

So far though this is my big 9mm

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Posted: 4/21/2019 11:29:37 AM EDT

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Before I switched to my new carry gun I'd been carrying this 5" 1911 (a custom Colt 1991A1) every day for about 10 years. Like has been said, the issue isn't barrel length, it's the grip.

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Posted: 4/21/2019 11:33:59 AM EDT

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5 inch, 9MM master race?

I may have to try one again.

So far though this is my big 9mm

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That CZ is sex....another SACS, my warren tactical in 9MM that I carry off duty now all the time. With the right holster/belt setup, the 5 inch 1911 carries better than anything.

Posted: 4/21/2019 11:35:43 AM EDT

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That CZ is sex....another SACS, my warren tactical in 9MM that I carry off duty now all the time. With the right holster/belt setup, the 5 inch 1911 carries better than anything.
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Sorry kids, this is the 1911 9mm master race. Evolution is a killer...

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Posted: 4/21/2019 11:39:02 AM EDT

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Sorry kids, this is the 1911 9mm master race. Evolution is a killer...

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I don’t really like mine.

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Posted: 4/21/2019 11:41:30 AM EDT

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I don’t really like mine.

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Really? What's the issue?

Posted: 4/21/2019 1:33:42 PM EDT

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I carry 5 inch. When not carrying a 5 inch 1911, it’s a Beretta M9.

Posted: 4/21/2019 2:05:35 PM EDT

[#23]

4.25" slide on a 20LPI checkered steel officer frame ... can't beat it.
Blued and ivory master race:

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Posted: 4/21/2019 2:27:50 PM EDT

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Carry a 5" like an American man. Because this is fuckin' America.

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My dad is from South America. Does that count?

I imagine a 5" being less than comfortable with my 175lb frame.

Posted: 4/21/2019 2:33:41 PM EDT

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4.25" slide on a 20LPI checkered steel officer frame ... can't beat it.
Blued and ivory master race:

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Posted: 4/21/2019 2:47:18 PM EDT

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I found the LW frame to be s better carry option over barrel length. But still prefer 4.25 for CCW.

Posted: 4/21/2019 5:20:42 PM EDT

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My dad is from South America. Does that count?

I imagine a 5" being less than comfortable with my 175lb frame.

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What kind of gay ass shit is this??

Carry a 5" like an American man. Because this is fuckin' America.

My dad is from South America. Does that count?

I imagine a 5" being less than comfortable with my 175lb frame.

.75" of slide tends to let the grip flop around more and the muzzle wants to poke into your sciatic nerve if you carry at 3:30-4:00.

I have been carrying a 5" 1911 more than not for almost 20 years now. The heaviest I've ever been is about 145.

Posted: 4/21/2019 5:52:11 PM EDT

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.75" of slide tends to let the grip flop around more and the muzzle wants to poke into your sciatic nerve if you carry at 3:30-4:00.

I have been carrying a 5" 1911 more than not for almost 20 years now. The heaviest I've ever been is about 145.

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What kind of gay ass shit is this??

Carry a 5" like an American man. Because this is fuckin' America.

My dad is from South America. Does that count?

I imagine a 5" being less than comfortable with my 175lb frame.

.75" of slide tends to let the grip flop around more and the muzzle wants to poke into your sciatic nerve if you carry at 3:30-4:00.

I have been carrying a 5" 1911 more than not for almost 20 years now. The heaviest I've ever been is about 145.

I don't think I've been 145 for 20 years

Posted: 4/21/2019 8:24:15 PM EDT

[#29]

4.25 or 5. I prefer a CCO

Posted: 4/22/2019 12:36:12 AM EDT

[#30]

I went from an all steel 5" to a AL framed CCO. The 5" doesn't get carried much anymore.

Posted: 4/22/2019 9:27:09 AM EDT

[#31]

If Im carrying a 1911 its a 5"

Posted: 4/22/2019 11:25:02 AM EDT

[#32]

4.25" or longer.

Posted: 4/22/2019 2:04:37 PM EDT

[#33]

I must be crazy to consider the Springfield EMP 3". Give me some suggestions!

Posted: 4/22/2019 4:50:21 PM EDT

[#34]

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The barrel isn’t the hard part to conceal, the grip is.

I carry a 5”

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The best 1911 I have carried concealed was a Colt Officer frame with a Colt Commander slide group.

Regards

Posted: 4/22/2019 4:55:46 PM EDT

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I must be crazy to consider the Springfield EMP 3". Give me some suggestions!

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You're crazy. It's the really short barrel 1911s that have consistent cycling issues.

Posted: 4/22/2019 9:45:13 PM EDT

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You're crazy. It's the really short barrel 1911s that have consistent cycling issues.

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I must be crazy to consider the Springfield EMP 3". Give me some suggestions!

You're crazy. It's the really short barrel 1911s that have consistent cycling issues.

EMPs bring another level of unreliability to the short 1911s.

Posted: 4/23/2019 9:48:13 AM EDT

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Posted: 4/23/2019 10:05:21 AM EDT

[#38]

You can conceal a 5" 1911 just as easy as a shorter one.

I have always carried a 5" 1911, when I carry a 1911.

At any rate a Commander size 1911 is the smallest I'd go with.

"Duty" size pistols are not hard to conceal carry with the right holster.
I use a Comp-Tac C-Tac for the 1911 and the Glock 17.

Under a loose T shirt, polo shirt or tropical/fishing/camp shirt and you are good to go.

Posted: 4/23/2019 4:40:42 PM EDT

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EMPs bring another level of unreliability to the short 1911s.

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I hear they are solid after break-in.

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