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bogart34 · Post by **bogart34** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:39 pm

I just got my CHL a week ago, and I figured that I should join the forums here. A little about myself:
Graduate of The Ohio State University, BS in Aerospace Engineering.
I wish I could have owned a pistol sooner, but I lived in college dorms for 4 years on a scholarship. Naturally I had to wait until I graduated to purchase one. I am and always have been a fan of the 1911-A1. Not exactly a weapon for concealment, but I might be able to make do in the car at least. I am open to suggestions for a pistol for concealed carry. I have already been eyeing a Smith and Wesson M&P .45, but I am willing to take some suggestions.

JustJack · Post by **JustJack** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 10:28 pm

Hello and welcome. I'd say if you're considering carrying an M&P in .45 you may as well carry your 1911. It's only got 0.5" longer barrel and weighs in about 10oz more. (Comparing a standard M&P45 to a Springfield 1911-A1 "Range Officer")

sodbuster95 · Post by **sodbuster95** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 10:43 pm

Welcome to OFCC!

Aesinsp · Post by **Aesinsp** » Sat Sep 21, 2013 12:54 am

Hello and welcome.

Oakley-wannabe · Post by **Oakley-wannabe** » Sat Sep 21, 2013 2:10 am

Welcome!

bogart34 · Post by **bogart34** » Sat Sep 21, 2013 6:37 am

JustJack, I have the Springfield 1911-A1 Loaded. It has a longer barrel than the Range Officer. The reason I was interested in the M&P .45 is to try to keep a constant caliber for sake uniformity, and it is a much smaller pistol than the 1911. I have found that it is too large to comfortably sit down with in my car, and the barrel hits the seat, which pushes the pistol halfway out of the holster. I expect that something smaller would suit me well.

JustJack · Post by **JustJack** » Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:08 pm

bogart34 wrote:JustJack, I have the Springfield 1911-A1 Loaded. It has a longer barrel than the Range Officer. The reason I was interested in the M&P .45 is to try to keep a constant caliber for sake uniformity, and it is a much smaller pistol than the 1911. I have found that it is too large to comfortably sit down with in my car, and the barrel hits the seat, which pushes the pistol halfway out of the holster. I expect that something smaller would suit me well.

Ahh..fair enough. Perhaps the M&P45c?

Stryker74 · Post by **Stryker74** » Sat Sep 21, 2013 9:50 pm

Welcome to the forums!

I carry a Sig 1911 RCS - the frame is Commander length, while the grip is Officer size. I quite enjoy the "carryability" of that. Thought I would mention since say you like the 1911 platform.

Tourist · Post by **Tourist** » Sat Sep 21, 2013 10:32 pm

Welcome to the forum.

djmac1964 · Post by **djmac1964** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 8:51 am

Welcome!

bogart34 · Post by **bogart34** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:16 am

I was wrong in my initial intro: I have found a really nice IWB holster to cc my 1911A1. I am a happy camper.

Curzyk · Post by **Curzyk** » Wed Oct 16, 2013 7:39 am

bogart34 wrote:I was wrong in my initial intro: I have found a really nice IWB holster to cc my 1911A1. I am a happy camper.

Out of curiosity, which holster did you go with? I know that many swear by the Crossbreed Supertuck and similar competitor models from White Hat Holsters, Galco, Comp-Tac, etc.

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