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imq707s · 01-07-2008, 04:52 PM

I just got a Comp-Tac MTAC holster for my commander 1911 bobtail. It like the only place where is actually fits comfortably is at about 6 o'clock...right in the small of my back. I've positioning it 3-4 o'clock, but it just feels too big and bulky there. Does anyone else carry theres at 6 o'clock? The only problem that I have with it is that it's hard to get to, and hard to holster.

Here is a pic.

wot_racing · 01-07-2008, 04:57 PM

If you get pushed or fall on your back, that is gonna hurt..

Everyone is differnt, but I canny my commander occassionally.. I carry it around 1..

imq707s · 01-07-2008, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by wot_racing

If you get pushed or fall on your back, that is gonna hurt..

Everyone is differnt, but I canny my commander occassionally.. I carry it around 1..

Can you post up a pic of there you carry it? I've tried carrying it in the front, but it feels strange to me.

wot_racing · 01-07-2008, 05:23 PM

I can post pics tomorrow.. It felt weird to me when i first started doing it, but it was the only place I could carry without it printing. I dont see how people carry on their sides without it printing...

Immagine wearing a belt.. The rear sight of my gun it right beside the belt buckle.. I hope that helps to tell where it is..

When i started wearing this way, it poked into both my stomach and my leg, now i miss it when i cant carry..

imq707s · 01-07-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wot_racing

I can post pics tomorrow.. It felt weird to me when i first started doing it, but it was the only place I could carry without it printing. I dont see how people carry on their sides without it printing...

Immagine wearing a belt.. The rear sight of my gun it right beside the belt buckle.. I hope that helps to tell where it is..

When i started wearing this way, it poked into both my stomach and my leg, now i miss it when i cant carry..

I tried wearing it that way. It's not to bad, but I seem to loose some freedom of movement. If I try to bend forward, it really digs into my stomach.

So Flo · 01-07-2008, 05:54 PM

I carry my Para C7-45 at 4 to 4:30 in a Tucker Cover Up (IWB) and it is comfortable all day.

imq707s · 01-07-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by So Flo

I carry my Para C7-45 at 4 to 4:30 in a Tucker Cover Up (IWB) and it is comfortable all day.

Doesn't it print really bad right on your hip like that? Pics?

Lazarus · 01-07-2008, 06:05 PM

Is that a full size 1911?

So Flo · 01-07-2008, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by imq707s

Doesn't it print really bad right on your hip like that? Pics?

No printing. The key is wearing the right shirts. I usually wear untucked tee shirts or hawaiian style shirts...if I tuck it with a dress type shirt, there is enough bunched up just above the belt that it does not print.

Sorry, no pics at this time. I am just under 5'9" and a skosch over 200 lbs.

When I first started carrying I was really self conscious about carrying, but the more I carry, the more I realize that no one is paying attention. I figure between my cell phone, a leatherman tool on my belt, etc...no one gives a second look. (except for other gun guys)

imq707s · 01-07-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus

Is that a full size 1911?

No....4.25" commander sized frame.

01-07-2008, 04:52 PM	#1
imq707s XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 72	Best position for 1911 in IWB Holster? I just got a Comp-Tac MTAC holster for my commander 1911 bobtail. It like the only place where is actually fits comfortably is at about 6 o'clock...right in the small of my back. I've positioning it 3-4 o'clock, but it just feels too big and bulky there. Does anyone else carry theres at 6 o'clock? The only problem that I have with it is that it's hard to get to, and hard to holster. Here is a pic.

01-07-2008, 05:54 PM	#6
So Flo XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 11,043	I carry my Para C7-45 at 4 to 4:30 in a Tucker Cover Up (IWB) and it is comfortable all day. __________________ No Guns, Know Crime. Know Guns, No Crime! http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3984.png

01-07-2008, 06:05 PM	#8
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01-07-2008, 04:57 PM	#2
wot_racing XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harlan, KY Posts: 473	If you get pushed or fall on your back, that is gonna hurt.. Everyone is differnt, but I canny my commander occassionally.. I carry it around 1..

01-07-2008, 05:23 PM	#4
wot_racing XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harlan, KY Posts: 473	I can post pics tomorrow.. It felt weird to me when i first started doing it, but it was the only place I could carry without it printing. I dont see how people carry on their sides without it printing... Immagine wearing a belt.. The rear sight of my gun it right beside the belt buckle.. I hope that helps to tell where it is.. When i started wearing this way, it poked into both my stomach and my leg, now i miss it when i cant carry..