Anyone CCW a 1911 Govt with a Weaponlight?

General Firearms Handguns - 1911
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Greetings,

My usual carry pistol is a fullsize 1911. I like the idea of having a weaponlight attached to a carry pistol.

Does anyone actually conceal carry a fullsize 1911 with a weaponlight attached? Is it practical considering the weight and size on this weapon/light combo?

Thanks!

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i’ve CCW’d some big ass guns… USP full size, 1911, etc… never with a light, but having gone big without any issues, i’d think you could do it. just have to have the right shirts/jackets lined up

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Not a 1911 but I’ve carried my issued M&P with attached TLR off duty most of the time, in a Raven Phantom. I"ve got a Desert Warrior that I’ve also carried a lot, except I don’t have a Phantom for it yet.
It does seem to be a little more comfortable IWB w/o a light but overall it’s not a big deal.

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I do carry a full size and do not carry it light attached.

HTH…

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I carrying a TRP Operator with an X300 IWB from time to time

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May I ask what holster you use?

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RCS Phantom for 1911 with X300.

A Galco (model escapes me) and BladeTech for my non rail 1911

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Kevin, you mentioned in another thread using an RCS Phantom for a 1911 with a Dawson rail/light mounted. Do you have pics of that rig?

Thanks

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I dont have any pics here – I will see if I can snap some after work.

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Kevin / others - does the Dawson Rail require a different holster? Or can a leather holster stretch to accomodate the rail?

TIA

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Thank you Sir.

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It’d be a big package depending on your size.

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That’s what she said.

But seriously, anyone have pics or a RCS Phantom IWB with a 1911 and a light?

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I also carry a Govt 1911 with a X300 in an RCS Phantom. I took some pictures. Concealing the actual pistol is the difficult part and I think adding the light doesn’t make it really any harder. I didn’t change my clothes and obviously basic CCW tactics would apply when doing this and I would never carry in public in a small T-shirt like this. Also I’m ditching the snap loops for some C-Clips I have ordered which should help cut down the profile on the belt line a little more. I prefer to keep it on my side where my muscle memory is, but I know a lot of people like to appendex carry or put it more around back, with a larger pistol this will be even more uncomforable. I used to carry a full sized USP also and like that I think the hardest part is keeping the end of the grip/magwell area from sticking out, especailly if your bending over or squatting like you may do in a grocery store or video rental place. Hope this helps a little. :slight_smile:

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Paladin, thanks for posting those pics. I must say that is the beneficial post I have seen regarding the RCS Phantom and a 1911 w/light carried IWB. Well done.

I tend to carry IWB at 4:00 for traditional IWB and I am starting to use 1230 appendix for smaller pistols, but obivously that would not be applicable here. I think the Phantom would “tuck in” better at 4:00. I really am not a fan of “concealment garments” (ie the “shoot me first/look at this dork” safari vest) so allowing for better concealment is a priority for me. Still though it’s pretty darn good for a full size pistol with a light.

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like Kevin, I use a RCS Phantom for my TRP w/ X300

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Sorry for druging this post up.

Does anyone know if the RCS above will fit a Dawson Railed 1911 w/x300 as well?

I sent RC an email to try to confirm…waiting for them to get back…

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I cc a 1911, but I just can’t get into pistol lights… yet… Some of these pics might get me to reconsider, though…

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M&P 45FS with Procyon in SmartCarry with spare 14-round extended magazine