Concealed carry weapon in .45

[tombogan03884]

Up here in NH in the summer we can get 80+% humidity and 90+ degrees, I still carry my 1911 Govt. Model. A Hawian shirt will let me conceal a .500 S&W if I wanted to, but I realize many of you have jobs that require shirt and tie.

[tt11758]

It will be hard to add to much to what has already been said here. I have a Kimber which I like and also have a Para CCO with the LDA trigger. It is a single stack gun.  The double stack is to wide for my hand and a single stack just feels better. I do carry a second clip with me. Not that I think I will ever need more than 7 rounds. Don't think I am going to war in the places I go. But better safe than sorry. Have had a Glock,  Taurus 24\7 , found that I like the 1911 syle better.  The Para LDA has the same trigger pull each and every time. I can carry one chambered and not have To carry cocked and locked. You have to worry alittle about how what you do and how you carry on the part of The police. If you are pulled over and They asked if you have something on you. showing them your permit and they want to see your gun or if you have to go to court after something has happened. they might see cocked and locked as you were looking for trouble. How ever as it is said better to be judged by 12 then carred by 6. I am just saying there are things that need to be thought out. The Para for me allows me to have one in the chamber with the safety on so I can draw and drop the safety in you motion. This works for me. My Kimber which I will always have is single action. so you have to be cocked and locked or draw and pull the hammer back in one motion. The other is to pull the slide and chamber one in your draw having to have two hands free or some kind of way to rack one in. If it is dropped or the hammer is hit you could have a problem with it going off.
            It gets down to what you are comfortable with. What fits your hand. What you are comfortable shooting. ( you have to hit the target to do you any good)  These have just been my thoughts for you. everybody has there own opinions.  I hope this will help some. Ray.

Personally I always figured that if I couldn't git-r-done with the first 7 rounds, the second magazine would simply help cover my hasty retreat.  lol

[RGJOHNS]

 
I have a Para CCO  in  45 LDA trigger. I like it better than my Kimber. it is a single stack clip that fits my hand just right. easy to carry for me. The light double action trigger lets me carry one in the chamber and use the safety. 1911 style without being cocked and locked. Very easy in a draw to come on target while releaseing the safety. Works for me, You really need to try the trigger on it.  I have had a kahr 45 was not happy with the long trigger travel is not what I like.  but everyone is different in what they want , need and are good with. like others here have said you have to have it with you for it to be of use when you need to. my two cents Ray.

[wisconsin]

I have a Para CCO  in  45 LDA trigger. I like it better than my Kimber. it is a single stack clip that fits my hand just right. easy to carry for me. The light double action trigger lets me carry one in the chamber and use the safety. 1911 style without being cocked and locked. Very easy in a draw to come on target while releaseing the safety. Works for me, You really need to try the trigger on it.  I have had a kahr 45 was not happy with the long trigger travel is not what I like.  but everyone is different in what they want , need and are good with. like others here have said you have to have it with you for it to be of use when you need to. my two cents Ray.

How is your finish holding up on your CCO. I was told that the frame finish was a paint on?

[ericire12]

I have a Para CCO  in  45 LDA trigger. I like it better than my Kimber. it is a single stack clip that fits my hand just right. easy to carry for me. The light double action trigger lets me carry one in the chamber and use the safety. 1911 style without being cocked and locked. Very easy in a draw to come on target while releaseing the safety. Works for me, You really need to try the trigger on it.  I have had a kahr 45 was not happy with the long trigger travel is not what I like.  but everyone is different in what they want , need and are good with. like others here have said you have to have it with you for it to be of use when you need to. my two cents Ray.

Hazcat? Would you like to take this one?

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[Dougdubya]

Aw, c'mon guys.  Everyone makes the clip mistake.  You guys were young once.

[ovie]

 thanks for all the input, look and read then looked some more but finally decided to go with a citadel 1911 compact. once again thanks to all the input. yall were all a big help.

[garand4life]

I know this thread is years old but just for future reference with the Small Grip on the M&P full size or for that matter any of the M&P45s almost mimics a single stack feel. After putting now almost 300 rounds through my new 45 I can say I shoot it better than a 1911 with faster followup shots and a more consistent double action feel. So for those who feel double stack 45s are too thick might be something to consider and it is going to cost a lot less than a Kimber or SA/SW 1911. Plus the reliability so far has left no questions about it's ability to keep up with the old steel frame big boys. Did I mention it's about as easy to conceal as a 1911 (Galco IWB). Available with or without the 1911 mimicking ambi thumb safety.

[tombogan03884]

Let us know how it works out for you.
I'm considering the "Wide body" 1911.