Transitioning to the 1911 as a Primary Carry!

[@2TheAbbeyClinic]

Guys, I carried the 1911 concealed for years. Round in the chamber and safety on. Carried in waistband behind right hip, and I'm right-handed. In a very short time it becomes part of your wardrobe and you don't even know it's there. Wear a baggy shirt or Hawaiian shirt in hot weather and no one else knows it either. Very fast to deploy.and get the first round off. Has the best trigger of any handgun, period. And, I don't care what you say, getting a round of .45 ACP on target first is a pretty good way to start the fight off. Very serious piece of self defense gear. Thanks.

[@dispatch5551]

What holster did you use? Im looking for the best holster to conceal carry my 1911. Thanks

[@OMGWUNSIU]

Agree completely W.J. my 1911 is like an extension of my hand.

[@byronhamilton6061]

I have a steel clip mounted to the side of the frame on one of mine. Conceals WAY better than any holster. Cost like $10, been on that gun for years

[@ceegee797]

Byron Hamilton Sounds cool, but the trigger isn’t covered.

[@denisdegamon8224]

@@ceegee797 the 1911 still has tge grip safety and thr frame mounted safety.

[@gmaster45612374]

I've never understood the people that will pay hundreds or thousands for a gun and ammo that is $1 per round. The reasoning is because it's reliable and their life is worth it. But then it ends up sitting in the safe and they carry something cheaper because they're afraid they'll have to use it and it gets taken away. If the gun saves your life and it ends up in evidence who the hell cares? That's the entire reason you carried it. It did its job. You're alive. Great video as always.

[@TheOl1911]

+TacticalDesire thanks my friend. I'm getting a lot of msgs from people that are upset that I would carry the Wilson? I even had a fellow demand I PayPal him money because of this video?!?!?! LOL. I know of one detective that carries a Wilson Professional on duty and the thing has it's finish worn to the metal almost. I also am talking to a guy here who is a "SWAT" member that is saying the dept is looking into the Wilson CQB Rail as their secondary/duty gun so.... But anyway I appreciate your thoughts!

[@gmaster45612374]

I'm convinced some of the dumbest gun owners and people in general congregate in KZbin comments. It just never made any sense to me to buy the best gun you can afford and then not carry it. I get there's collectors pieces etc but most of these guns are replaceable. Your life isn't. I've seen people on forums who will buy a Glock but their nightstand/HD gun is a .38 Police trade in revolver because they don't want their Glock to be taken away if they have to use it. And Glocks are a dime a dozen. I just don't get that mentality. The entire reason you carry a gun is to have it in case you need it to save your life. If you have to use it god forbid the gun did it's job!.

[@313bootboy6]

That is why I pay for firearms legal protection. If something happens and you can't get your firearm back, they will give you the money to get you a new one.

[@bigol9223]

@@313bootboy6 Interesting, I've never heard of this

[@313bootboy6]

@@bigol9223 check them out! It's really worth it!

[@brianfettner3153]

I've carried polymers for years but now that I'm in my *cough* 50s *cough* I have been putting in the research and I am slowly transitioning to the 1911 platform for my EDC as well. If a weapon designed over 100 years ago is still in massive use, that's something I can't go wrong with. There are some things I will have to learn and train(and some things to unlearn). The gun just feels comfortable and reliable compared to a lot of my polymers. All the new "tactical" bells and whistles in the world can't measure up to those attributes. I feel odd that I didn't do this a lot sooner. Thanks for the video.

[@thomaspalmer7900]

I carry the 1911 myself. I own a Ruger SR 1911 .45 & a Springfield Armory A1 Mil Spec.45 and I can say they are both excellent pistols!!! Highly recommended!!!!!!!!!👍👍

[@kryptonitedelgado1409]

I just transitioned to the 1911 myself. Love my Kimber ultra carry II and Springfield EMP. I use to only carry glock/m&p but nothing beats the trigger and accuracy of a 1911. Not disappointed at all. Very reliable and proven platform.

[@JustinR150]

I have the exact same setup the emp ronin is great 👍🏽

[@gr8ride411]

I have the same Kimber. What holster do you use for iwb carry?

[@johnkizziah108]

Used a 1911 over 50 years ago to save my life. Been carrying and shooting one every since.

[@maxmccain8950]

Yes, you can carry a full size, all steel 1911 year round. I do. I switched to a Glock 19, then a Glock 17 but finally went back to my 1911’s. I first learned about them intimately in 1968 at MCRD in San Diego. Jeff Cooper taught me the Modern Technique and it was 1911’s from then on. I also trust my life to them. Make some new videos sir, we miss your insights.

[@amirharris6676]

Good choice. I always carry my 1911 in the fall and winter months. Never had a single problem. Keep the maintenance up and it will run like a champ.

[@TheOl1911]

Agreed!

[@matthewrobinson4323]

For a quick liquor store robbery, a striker - fired polymer gun is perfectly acceptable nowadays. But for formal occasions, such as robbing a bank that has a lobby and a security guard, a snubnose revolver, an m1911a1, or at the very least, a Beretta m 9 are de rigueur. One should carry a snubnose revolver from Memorial Day till Labor Day, and the m1911a1 (preferably) or the m 9 after Labor Day.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Mr. Robinson's gun etiquette.

[@matthewrobinson4323]

+pinkiewerewolf 😊

[@joebatters5428]

Agreed. There are so few "gentlemen stick up men" left nowadays.

[@matthewrobinson4323]

I concur. Dick Turpin would be appalled.

[@joebatters5428]

Matthew Robinson Very Good Sir ! I had to look him up.

[@philp411]

Dude. It doesn't get any better than a 1911 and a revolver!

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

That's a super system you're running! I'm looking fwd to your thoughts/findings on EDCing a 1911 again. It will be interesting to see what, if anything, has changed in the 'culture' that is carrying a 1911 these days.

[@TheOl1911]

+TheGunfighter45acp will do!! Thanks man

[@normanpersing2475]

I tried many different spare magazine carriers and what works best for me is a leatherman multi tool pouch. It rides nicely on my belt and the flap snaps shut. I'm the only one that knows what is in it. It handles my 1911 magazine and even most of my double stack mags for my Canik. The 1911 is my favorite carry choice. All the others collect dust in the safe until I feel like plinking with something different.

[@pyrlover]

Great video. I carry the 1911 as my primary CCW as well. A Springfield EMP4 for IWB and a Sig STX for OWB. Both are reliable and great shooters. Great channel! Keep them coming.

[@squirrelhillfarm9070]

Couple years ago I gave my 1911 semi retired status- I now carry a snub nose and speed loaders. Just me. Nothing wrong with 1911’s I love them.

[@patthegunsmith]

Carrying a 1911 over 40 years, condition 1, in a OWB speed scabbard.

[@iosonoi.7132]

People keep saying "oh no! So expensive. Dont use it!" Its not like your going to get in a shoot out twice a month or something. Buy the best in gun you can afford of the class you want.

[@no_regerts5176]

Iosono I. YES! If you’re most effective with a $3000 gun, carry it! Your life is worth it!

[@mollyknaur3894]

If you have to use it the cops are gonna take it

[@mollyknaur3894]

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[@mollyknaur3894]

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[@xtreme4stringbass]

​@@mollyknaur3894 who cares, I carry a 4k gun and if they take it I will buy another.

[@BERETTA9mmUSA]

Great Video Ol1911! I like your Wilson allot. I would feel very well armed with my Les Baer stainless carry so I get it. The 1911 can do it all if the owner is doing his part. I know you will practice and then practice some more. No question you will be ready. Stay Safe out there. Beretta Sr.

[@TheOl1911]

thanks my friend! I'll be back in a few weeks!

[@lappoo5875]

That ejection port is going to get chipped away, and it doesn't bother me either. If it does, put it in a shadow box and hang it on the wall lol.

[@brysonw1815]

I'd carry a 1911 to If I owned a Wilson combat but the odds of having to use tour firearm in a self defense situation are very slim so carry what you want

[@Nathan-wz4vi]

Good for you brother, I give 100% respect to those who use the 1911 platform. One thing though don't worry about appeasing the KZbin keyboard safety nuts. We will assume that since you are eloquent have $2,000 handgun, and seem educated in gun safety that you are gtg in safety department. No need for safely of course.

[@lewlewis8970]

Beautiful video and a great firearm! I've carried this sidearm practically all my life, IWB and OWB. The problem with your pistol is if you ever have to actually shoot someone with it, you're out thousands of dollars while its confiscated as evidence.

[@cctrans29]

Love 1911s. I have a vintage 1976 Gold Cup with a trigger job and some other custom reliability work. But my EDC is an STI Hextac 45 with a 4.15 barrel. Keep a 12 round mag in it with a 14 round spare. Best of both worlds for me. A 1911 with a lot of firepower.

[@WayniacKT]

I've moved to 1911 only myself. My primary is a Kimber Ultra Carry II and my backup/pocket carry is a Sig P238. I've decided to stick with the 1911 format and retire the strikers and da/sa guns to the back of the safe.

[@Dreamhawke]

I love that you go out and carry stuff and test it that isnt a damn glock or M&p. Love your vids

[@TheOl1911]

haha, well thanks! I do get a lot of people saying this. Nothing wrong with the Glock or the M&P but I guess this is what the majority like in a way.

[@LilYeshua]

Do you think that having a good certified armorer look over a CCW gun for any flaws and potential relibility problems would be an added plus?

[@TheOl1911]

+Lil'Yeshua definitely is a good idea. 1911s do require more maintenance than a say Glock. As an example a LE agency that allows 1911s they have a dedicated armorer just for the 1911 and the officers that carry a 1911 are required to have a back up 1911 just in case one goes down. Maintenance for a Glock as an example is pretty straight forward and cheaper for sure over a 1911. Also the expertise level is different.

[@quarters-eye8922]

Love the Hackathorn Special. Congrats on a great carry piece.

[@TheOl1911]

thanks, its working out great

[@berettaxd7566]

I considered carrying a 1911 for a while, but I dropped the idea after a few months. I now carry a Springfield XD9 subcompact.

[@thomaspalmer7900]

Nice pistol!! Especially the 16 round magazines

[@jerrydelatorre5977]

Great video! So I’ve been shooting both polymer and steel frame for years… I’m about to get my carry permit… I plan on carrying my TRP full rail 1911 from SA. I love my 1911. Doing homework on holsters, appendix carry and 5 o’clock carry. If any one on here has any suggestions… please share.

[@MyREDTAIL]

Nice gun with great results, I switched to some Cobra Magazines for my 1911, As they are worth every $$$$ spent on them etc.

[@1holyblack]

enjoying the transition videos. I find myself shooting my various 1911s more frequently but am still rocking my S&W 19-3 2.5" .357 or my 2.5" Performance Center 686+. Keep the videos coming and enjoy the break from YT

[@TheOl1911]

+1holyblack thanks! Stay tuned!! And keep carrying that 19-3!!!!

[@1holyblack]

Have you ever tried carryin your 1911s in Kydex? I like the looks of the TT Leather / Summer Special type holsters but cannot imagine carrying my ol slab sides in kydex!

[@TheOl1911]

+1holyblack i have but for the most part it's leather. I recently did a video on 2 kydex holsters for the 1911. Raven and Vedders IWB.

[@1holyblack]

I will go find them and watch. Again thanks for the videos and information shared. Carry on!

[@lexusvip4003]

If I owned a mansion, I would make one of the rooms a tactical training room. I would be practicing my draw everyday with live rounds. That sounds amazing. 👌👍

[@michaeldanchez9530]

I know this video is old now but I carry the 1911 pretty easily and I’m a really tall skinny guy and I can put it under my t shirt not really an issue. I feel like it’s underrated as a CC gun because it’s a weird mix of everything. It’s full size and long with a long grip so you have the accuracy and velocity but it’s really slim so it’s easier to conceal than bulkier guns. And it’s a 45 that’s slim. 8+1 in the chamber isn’t bad for capacity in my opinion

[@jyo8914]

1911's. Yup. Can't deny their power! :)

[@TheGorillafoot]

I bought a used Sig P938 and was kinda reluctant to carry it. Not it's my favorite carry gun and want to move to a Commander side 1911. They are so much easier to carry because the single stack mag making them thin vs double stack.

[@droopydonttrip1123]

Whats the next magazine design im very curious to know i need a time machine now

[@MidwayShooter]

Good luck with the new carry pistol my friend. And I hope the pug nose still gets some YT time and not fully retired. Safe travels.

[@TheOl1911]

thanks my friend! will be going dark for a little while.... but yes stay tuned as I do have another update on the Pug. Its been through a lot and I suspect I won't be letting it go but.... stay tuned for another update. thanks!

[@nickbrooks705]

How do you feel about the blacked-out rear and the fiber optic front versus night sights?

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Pug is staying in the collection and you are going back to the 1911 as your carry! The world has righted itself. ;) Great system, reliable and accurate, can't (realistically) ask for anything more. I have a two magazine, paddle holster for my G19 mags from RC but I need to order some of those belt loop models for several of my firearms. We'll be looking forward to your return. P.S. I ordered two each, Wilson Combat and Tripp Research Cobra Mags for the Kimber 10mm. I'll find out just exactly whats up with it this month.

[@TheOl1911]

LOL - well stay tuned for another Pug update I wish I did not have to do but... so the Kimber sounds like it is having feeding issues? Do let me know how it works out. Good luck and i'll be going dark for a few weeks but will be back! thanks!

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Yep, not terrible feeding issues but enough to make me take steps to correct it. Take care, we'll be here when you get back.

[@David-ed5is]

have you thought of using a ankle holster for the pug or one of you revolvers?

[@TheOl1911]

I'm not a fan of ankle carry however 5 Shot Leather makes an ankle holster for the Pug. Clint Smith use to carry it on his ankle as a back up gun. Pretty impressive. I do have a pocket holster being made for it so let's see if that is even possible. However I need to make an update vid on my Pug so when i get back I'll do that and get that up...

[@David-ed5is]

cool thanks for responding

[@gr8ride411]

Good points, esp about the magazine carrier. Thx

[@ExecutiveEDC]

I made the switch from a custom Clock 19 to a Springfield Lightweight Champion .45 I LOVE it . Great video btw, I subbed

[@J.R.F.23]

What brand and model of holster is that?

[@13noman1]

Nice pistol and rig. I know the Hackathorn's a bit pricey, found myself thinking if I were to go that route, I'd have to sell some of my others. I couldn't help chuckling when you said that you downsized as well. I guess the old saying, "beware the man with one gun -- he likely knows how to use it." You certainly put in the work to prove it to yourself. Kudos.

[@TheOl1911]

LOL thanks!

[@Dngrh1ghv0ltag]

New sub! I'm super pumped to have found a gun channel from CT! Awesome content brother, we should go shooting sometime!

[@Skatetoday14]

The only time I’ve had a malfunction was when I put lube that was too thick which caused it to not fire due to light fire pin hit. I took it apart, cleaned it and used slicker lube. Problem fixed

[@caddilacjim]

Good to know that the raven concealment mag carrier is good.Great video.

[@TheOl1911]

+Caddilacjim thanks as always my friend. Stay tuned I'll be back!!

[@zaldumbide13]

it's time you start reloading, I hope you managed to save more than half those 1000rds of brass. the 1911 is an awsome pistola...

[@N98858]

Thanks for this video... I too will soon be getting back to the ol-reliable 1911's as my Week-End Carry! Week day (back & forth to work) I do the Glock 27 and or S&W 642 ';-) Be Safe...

[@TheOl1911]

Hey there friend, sounds great! I'm feeling really good carrying the good ol 1911 again. Fun fact: I got my KZbin name from one of my favorite movies Ronin. Not sure if you saw it but its a pretty cool move. Check out the scene here where De Niro says he favors the ol 1911 haha: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4Osq2mXarOaq8k fast forward to 3:25 - love that scene. anyway i'll be going dark for a few weeks but stay tuned. I have an update on my beloved Pug and I'll try to get that up in a few weeks...

[@N98858]

Ol1911,,, LOVE it! I am told that this movie has the 2nd best car chase scene ever, gonna find it on Net Flix//thanks ';-)

[@TheOl1911]

+ConquestN98858 it's definitely one of my favorite movies of all time!!!!!

[@PLP357]

What the name of the revolver ?

[@Nontacticalboy]

Me too just transitioned from a snubnose Kframe to a full size 1911, with a threaded barrel i might add!! :)

[@cz1always608]

Nice real nice love that gun , nice setup for sure . Thanks

[@yankeecowboy]

this time of year is great for the 1911 but you got me all crazy into the 327 pc and I'm awaiting my holster to carry this revolver very soon. keep up the great videos!

[@TheOl1911]

thanks! I gotta do another update on the 327 pc... stay tuned...i'll be gone for a bit but I'll try to get that video up at some point. Enjoy that 327!!!!!

[@yankeecowboy]

+TheOl1911 will do,shoot me a email when you get back so we can meet up at some point and hit the range or a shop.

[@Juan.Melendez]

Have you looked into those carry insurance?

[@PRBalex19]

hey do you still carry the 1911? I was looking for a follow up vid. I couldn't find one. I'm thinking about carrying my colt lightweight commander. I just have a few questions such as did the weight become a problem. did you feel the capacity to be adequate. and do you enjoy carrying that over the pug?

[@allanvilladelgado4502]

The revolver looks badass..

[@graham9045]

Its a fatty

[@freefieldtraining]

I came here for more pugnose, and I left almost satisfied.

[@TheOl1911]

LOL - fret not its not going anywhere - however I want to make an update vid on it. I know I already did one not too long ago but something happened with it - stay tuned...and thanks for watching as always!!!!!

[@joebishop7909]

Glad you are going to carry the wilson. I still can't make up my mind on which to get, the Vickers Elite or the Hackathorn, but when I do I will be carrying it instead of my glock 19

[@TheOl1911]

Like I said both are awesome 1911s. I personally like the Hack but damn that Vickers Elite is sick as well!

[@rednkitaln]

Any experience with Ed Brown magazines?

[@1holyblack]

Also any updates on your Colt Commander??

[@TheOl1911]

+1holyblack not doing anything with it and attempting to strike up a trade with a friend. If this goes through I'll be very happy. Basically a Colt for a Colt. Stay tuned

[@pjamese3]

Good video. Great handguards. Are those aftermarket? If so, where did you get hem?

[@kylewood8327]

Great gun, excellent choice for carry! Pretty expensive “I don’t care gun” though.

[@kamikazekunze]

Hello, I’m new to the channel and just subscribed. I’m a 1911 user as well, but what revolver is that? That is an intriguing option as well. Thanks a bunch

[@ec2749]

What happened to the milt sparks holster?

[@codys1640]

Knew it! I knew it was coming and here it is. Started with that little commander sized you got a little while back and then when this came around I knew you couldn't hold yourself back and rightfully so.

[@TheOl1911]

LOL - that Lightweight Commander 2016 model I'm actually trying to work with someone on an even trade but he's not sure yet...so stay tuned. For another 1911 heheheh. I hope he goes for it.... but yes I'm feeling good carrying a 1911 again. I'll be back in a few so stay tuned!

[@northernninety7]

Is it weird that when I first saw this I was excited?

[@DShenefield]

Safely of course!!!!

[@SVTBansheeman]

So of the 2000 rounds, you didn't shoot many of the rounds you will carry. If that is correct, that is not good.

[@RetiredBadge]

Good video and good choice of a 1911.

[@GunCollector007]

Great choice. I'm going to change to my winter carry rig in a week or so.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

What'cha switching to/from? If I can get my Kimber 10mm straightened out I'm going to add it to my small Cali carry rotation.

[@GunCollector007]

+pinkiewerewolf Going to add my Remington R1 Enhanced and Beretta 92 FS now that I will be wearing heavier clothing. My pocket 380s will be going away for a while.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Great picks for sure. I retired my P380 to the range for my gal but she isn't interested in shooting yet. I'll keep it around should she come around someday.

[@GunCollector007]

+pinkiewerewolf my wife was hesitant at first now she's a gun nut like myself lol.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Gun Collector007 Congratulations on her conversion to firearm appreciation. I think that my gal will come around someday.

[@russelder9743]

Beautiful rig-------a gun is to use ...so to me signs of use are OK. Stay safe and enjoy your Labor Day and your break

[@TheOl1911]

You too! I'll be dark for a bit but stay tuned!

[@milkchu3410]

Can't even carry in my county here in CA but I like to dream about it. Great vid!

[@stephenpatton8690]

I had one of those pug revolvers and deeply regret selling it!!!!

[@NOOBKIAtv]

Should transition into carrying both guns :D

[@johnsmith4630]

yep. an auto and a snub, or two snubs is the way the go.

[@istricky]

Great vid. will miss you. stay safe.

[@TheOl1911]

thanks my friend - will be going dark for most of this month....but will be back, just stay tuned!

[@williejamehufff3125]

How are you going to carry the pug as a backup? Ankle rig?

[@TheOl1911]

Hey Clint Smith use to carry it on his ankle...but most likely pocket. I don't even know if its possible but I have someone making me a pocket holster for it.

[@johnpapadakis8528]

Beautiful gun.

[@alexajf566]

shoulder hoster is the best way to carry for me.

[@OMGWUNSIU]

🙄Yea but pulling your t-sirt up to reach a shoulder rig is too slow 😂🤣😅🙈... I live in Miami... too damn hot for jackets.

[@blacklabeldefense]

Wilson vs nighthawk who is a better gun maker

[@TheOl1911]

Personally I like Wilson just because of their history and their business model.... but both are great 1911s.

[@blacklabeldefense]

haha thanks for responding. love the channel

[@MachineGod69]

You v still that heavy 1911? Or did you get a hellcat?😃👍

[@christophermead9800]

One problem! If god forbid you do have to use that beautiful reliable and expensive 1911 in self defense, the police are going to confiscate it and hold it as evidence. You’d be lucky to eventually get it back.

[@cja5451]

Its a $2300 plus Wilson..... Who wouldn't trust their life with it....

[@4512dude]

Are you prepared to lose that weapon if you should be involved in a self defense shooting? That's the reason I carry a Glock 36. Very replaceable. Not into it for a lot of $. Beautiful 1911, I am envious!

[@seangconway]

Good shoot, the cops give you the gun back.

[@virusinstall9658]

He addresses this in the video, and says he doesn't give a fuck as long as he and his loved ones come out alive.

[@TheOl1911]

Yes, if it has to be that way so be it. However I do have a back up 1911 to take its place if something like that does happen which I pray never does....

[@spook5756]

Combat .45 to hell with it. it's worth it if it saved my ass or my loved ones.

[@AlexLopez-vx3cr]

A few months ago I got my Springfield Armory 1911 .45 MilSpec for $600 brand new with lifetime warranty.

[@j.wat.3437]

Nothing shoots better than a 1911. Just for Me not CCW.

[@bellaphone5719]

Reggie Hammons yessir I heard that cheers 🍻

[@Saku19]

Hey boss, is +P ammo alright to use in a 1911?

[@TheOl1911]

In the Wilson its fine to shoot +p ammo. I would not put a steady diet of +p ammo through any gun but with the Wilson its fine. I can't speak to other brand 1911s but the Wilson is a full carbon steel and it has a shok-buff in there (Clint Smith hates them LOL) so it helps the battering... but the most important thing is the recoil and magazine springs are strong to assist in the reliability.

[@Saku19]

***** Thanks for the response! I own a Springfield operator, so I'd like to think it's in the same ballpark as quality goes, haha.

[@KiefferPlant]

That is a nice holster

[@baba65lou]

What! 2 weeks without a Theol1911 video? Maybe I'll rewatch the Pug Nose anthology. I got to get a life!

[@TheOl1911]

+baba65lou LOL. Well I'm out of the country right now but seems like WIFI works but. Just stay tunes as I need to do a Pug Nose update vid as I discovered something right before I left. I'll be back soon. Thanks for the support!

[@SP3NTT]

I feel kind of betrayed. you were my revolver channel :(.

[@TheOl1911]

fret not, I am working on a trade with a buddy of mine for a wheelie - not sure if it will happen but we'll see.... also i need to get another update vid on the beloved Pug Nose so...stay tuned on that as well... the wheelies are not going anywhere

[@NOOBKIAtv]

He should just carry both

[@graham9045]

@@NOOBKIAtv 2 snubs and a govt

[@tonyb408]

welcome back!

[@TheOl1911]

LOL - yes I'm liking it however the revolver will always be with me as well. Stay tuned as I might have something coming down the pike for a wheelie and I'm trying to work on a buddy of mine for his 1911 that he no longer wants....

[@psychobilly4162]

As I said before, it's not like we didn't see this coming. ;-)

[@gunshootingaddict1970]

Ouch good luck if u use it and it gets kept by the department but hey your life is worth it

[@TheOl1911]

I'm OK with it getting taken away. This topic comes up a lot.... but for me its a tool that has worked since day 1 and I carry it every single day...its starting to get beat up looking but...aw well.

[@richlabombard6780]

I have a feeling that Pug is FAR from retired. You will be back. Am I wrong?

[@TheOl1911]

+Rich LaBombard nope not retired completely. But I need to make an update vid again on it as I discovered something. Anyway will be back soon!

[@Martinfather5]

Training scars love the weapon

[@pwprochazka]

Enough with the "safely, of course". We get it. You're safe.

[@seangconway]

Awesome vid.

[@TheOl1911]

thanks!

[@chapmaker46]

are you still carrying the 1911 ..is 2019...

[@Philly1958]

That's a lot of weight and mass for 8 rounds.

[@virusinstall9658]

stoppan powah

[@matthewrobinson4323]

LOL. I know of one occasion where 8 rounds from an M1911 led to the surrender of 132 enemy soldiers.

[@PuMkinHeaD47]

45acp doh

[@MichaelMajor-rx1md]

gstea1 I just had a conversation with somebody the other day about how most people are carrying Sub Compact single stack mag so it really doesn't matter, and after recently reading article from BJs. Gov most perpetrators end up carrying a snub nose revolver or a sub compact polymer pistol as it is so I think we're on even playing Ground

[@AlexLopez-vx3cr]

8 round magazine + 1 in the chamber still feels great with my Hogue grip on my 1911. I have a 10 round magazine too but it gets bit bulkier and heavier to carry. But 9 rounds with a .45 that can hit dead on accurate every time is plenty for me.

[@clplusp8762]

Carrying a 1911 with a spare mag is cool sometimes but when I carry a polymer 9 without a spare mag, life is just more simple

[@OMGWUNSIU]

Yup... I do like my Walther PPQ M2

[@andog6092]

Bro carrying a gun with no back up mag is pointless. Mags fail, what you gonna do if your mag fails and you can't fire a single round

[@clplusp8762]

@@OMGWUNSIU I definitely love my M2 as well! I would’ve preferred an M1 but having a Q5 totally justified having mag compatibility.🕺🏻

[@oliverallen5324]

That holster is handsome.

[@bt465]

i think you should carry more magazines... "clips"👹👹👹muhahaha😈😈😈

[@panzos285]

That's the only way to go

[@rafaelrivera2538]

love 1911s but I'll stick to my 327 as my primary EDC , only trust my life to revolvers.

[@TheOl1911]

+Rafael Rivera i will do a update on the 327 again. Something I noticed recently. Stay tuned! I'll be back in a few weeks.

[@thomaspalmer7900]

I carry a Taurus 605 .357 magnum snub nose revolver & absolutely love it. Very easy to conceal very light just feels great in my hand. Yes I own 2 full size 1911 pistols & yes they are my favorites BUT I myself have found it very hard to carry these bulky & heavy pistols. I guess if I forced myself to carry my 1911 pistols more I would probably get more used to carrying them.