Why I Choose To Carry A Full Size 1911

By Epicosity

Geneseo, IL (AmmoLand) –There are plenty factors that play into the decision of what pistol to use as an everyday carry gun.

After carrying a pistol in one form or another for the last 17+ years, one thing I can conclude is that a full-size 1911 is one of the easiest pistols to carry in a concealed format… at least for me.

With all the various options, formats, and configurations available, people still ask me why I continue to choose a full-sized 1911 over other popular sizes.

For me, it’s a pretty easy answer that can be broken down into three basic parts: carryability, reliability and shootability.

(This blog first appeared on the Springfield Armory Blog)

Carryability Of A Full Size 1911

While some might consider a full size 1911 to be large and heavy, there are two significant advantages to carrying one; it’s flat and balanced.

The “flat” part is easy to figure out. The 1911 has always had exceptional ergonomics due to the location of the controls and its single stack configuration.

It’s thin, flat profile helps make the gun disappear under most garments, which for us in Arizona, is often a light t-shirt.

When carried in a proper holster …read more

Source:: AmmoLand