90% of the time I carry a compact 1911 on the hip. I usually where a vest or jacket of some sort, so it conceals nicely. It rides tight to my hip in a Bianchi pancake holster.
However, when adventuring, I usually switch to my trusty Sig 229 in a shoulder rig. I generally carry this open, since we are not in populated areas, and having the shoulder rig helps keep it better protected.