1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[Schmo]

In case anyone is intrigued by the Shadow 2 Compact, here is a quick hack on how to get a great deal. I saw people suggesting it on the CZ Reddit thread so gave it a shot last night. Sure enough, it worked! Picked up a 2nd one to gift to my dad.

Call up Cabelas/Bass Pro Shops and ask for a price match. Give them SKU # 3816753 when they ask what item you want to price match. When they ask you for the price match link, give them this website: https://cz-america.com/cz-usa-shado...-fixed-black-rear-sights-manual-safety-91252/

Website is definetely fake and I'm sure Cabelas will pick up on things here sooner or later, but I can confirm it works as of last night. I paid $1,087 out the door, including taxes and background check fee .

Yeah, since we should take advantage of people and get dishonest discounts

 

[RockAndSage]

Website is definetely fake

It might be good of you to highlight this at the top.

 

[Wapack]

In case anyone is intrigued by the Shadow 2 Compact, here is a quick hack on how to get a great deal. I saw people suggesting it on the CZ Reddit thread so gave it a shot last night. Sure enough, it worked! Picked up a 2nd one to gift to my dad.

Call up Cabelas/Bass Pro Shops and ask for a price match. Give them SKU # 3816753 when they ask what item you want to price match. When they ask you for the price match link, give them this website: https://cz-america.com/cz-usa-shado...-fixed-black-rear-sights-manual-safety-91252/

Website is definetely fake and I'm sure Cabelas will pick up on things here sooner or later, but I can confirm it works as of last night. I paid $1,087 out the door, including taxes and background check fee .

Bad juju right there. May you be reminded of your deception on every miss hahaha

 

[TradLife406]

One issue with this Kimber 2k11 is she doesn't like to chamber hollow points off a full mag. If only load 18 she does ok.
Ordered a Taran Tactical check mate 20 rounder. No issues whatsoever. But the Check Mate mags that make with the gun seem to sit the first round a little funky.
No issues with ball ammo.

So looks like I'll buy another $100 TT mag for carry.

The Springfield prodigy 26 rounder worked great at the range. A cheaper option for fun.

Red dirt trigger came in this week.
MJD grip comes Monday and my lighter mag release spring comes this next week too. We'll see if this Glock window licker can break down a 1911 and put it back together properly. I'm a little nervous.

Any thoughts for a ambi safety for small hands and short thumbs? I want to try a wider one. But I'm worried because they all say "minor fitment required". How bad can it be?

 

[RockAndSage]

Any thoughts for a ambi safety for small hands and short thumbs? I want to try a wider one. But I'm worried because they all say "minor fitment required". How bad can it be?

It's one of the more specialized 1911 things you can learn to do at home and with some YouTube videos, but it's also one that is assisted quite a bit by having the right tools. If you want to do this, or other 1911 work, do yourself a favor and get the 10-8 Performance Armorer's Block, and watch some videos on how to use it.

 

[Bearsniper]

I'm trying pretty hard to like my Staccato C as much as my Shadow 2 Compact...that said I don't mind carrying it in double action around the farm and I may have gotten a sample with a really great trigger. I wouldn't carry either gun for everyday concealed iwb carry. The cz factory aluminum grips are garbage, but I really like the g10 Lok golf ball textured ones. I also got a Dan Wesson TCP the other day and that gun is pretty awesome too--almost the exact same size as the Staccato C minus grip width. But to me there is just something special about the shadow 2 compact.

 

[Dobermann]

Forgive me for a slight derailment but how many guys are actually conceal carrying 2011s? I went to my LGS today and got my paws on a Stacatto C. It felt like it was meant for my hand, but damn those are big hunks of metal! I have no doubts about its shootability, but based on the size it seems like a range toy (or comp gun). If people are hiding these on their body I need to learn what they’re doing.

Check out the Tenicor video I posted earlier that both gives tips on how to properly site and customize your holster, as well as why theirs are some of the most customizable.

 

[Dobermann]

About the cheapest "2011" you'll find that seems to be reliable enough for work would be Kimber's new DS Warrior. I haven't shot one, but they're getting great reviews. It's not in a commander size yet though. Next bet on cheapest reliable 2011 would probably be one of Kimber's 2k11s, which do come in commander length slides, but you're looking at around $1700. There are others out there, but they tend to be hit or miss on reliability, even by individual guns, so you take your chances if you're looking for stone-cold reliability out of the box. But, this whole thread is great if you really want to learn the system on the cheap, and like tinkering.

And don't forget the Buls ...

 

[TradLife406]

It's one of the more specialized 1911 things you can learn to do at home and with some YouTube videos, but it's also one that is assisted quite a bit by having the right tools. If you want to do this, or other 1911 work, do yourself a favor and get the 10-8 Performance Armorer's Block, and watch some videos on how to use it.

So kinda like building AR, it's a pain in the @$$ without the right tools?

Ordered that block. Thanks!

 

[43.6N]

So kinda like building AR, it's a pain in the @$$ without the right tools?

Ordered that block. Thanks!

It’s like building an AR if all the pins and key fittings were shipped oversized, and you need to slowly bring them into tolerance.

It it’s also doable.
Watch the engineer armory video about fitting a thumb safety. That’s a great guide with safety checks.

 

[Dave0317]

Forgive me for a slight derailment but how many guys are actually conceal carrying 2011s? I went to my LGS today and got my paws on a Stacatto C. It felt like it was meant for my hand, but damn those are big hunks of metal! I have no doubts about its shootability, but based on the size it seems like a range toy (or comp gun). If people are hiding these on their body I need to learn what they’re doing.

Forgive me for a slight derailment but how many guys are actually conceal carrying 2011s? I went to my LGS today and got my paws on a Stacatto C. It felt like it was meant for my hand, but damn those are big hunks of metal! I have no doubts about its shootability, but based on the size it seems like a range toy (or comp gun). If people are hiding these on their body I need to learn what they’re doing.

Kyle Defore has some YouTube videos on this also. I think over the years he has done a couple of their C models. May be using the 3.6 or C4x now. So those are the smaller of the 2011 options out there.

I agree with Tenicor Holsters having all the right adjustments to make carrying as good as possible.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Forgive me for a slight derailment but how many guys are actually conceal carrying 2011s? I went to my LGS today and got my paws on a Stacatto C. It felt like it was meant for my hand, but damn those are big hunks of metal! I have no doubts about its shootability, but based on the size it seems like a range toy (or comp gun). If people are hiding these on their body I need to learn what they’re doing.

Not saying anything about you in particular, but I find that when my BMI is on the healthy side, I can carry any full size pistol concealed without issue. When I put on a few pounds after breaking my leg, it was significantly more difficult.

 

[RockAndSage]

And don't forget the Buls ...

תודה

 

[rdramsey8]

Forgive me for a slight derailment but how many guys are actually conceal carrying 2011s? I went to my LGS today and got my paws on a Stacatto C. It felt like it was meant for my hand, but damn those are big hunks of metal! I have no doubts about its shootability, but based on the size it seems like a range toy (or comp gun). If people are hiding these on their body I need to learn what they’re doing.

Full-size 1911 w/ light and optic in a Tenicor Velo Lux AIWB holster

 

[RWT]

The majority of the pics I see of a Commander or larger pistol being carried AIWB require a jacket, hoodie or some form of an over shirt to be concealed. I am in Texas where half the year it is 95+ with 80% humidity. I am interested in seeing AIWB or IWB in shorts, no belt and a Tshirt. The majority of the CS/FS pistols print. If I am going to print I would just as soon be comfortable and OWB. I end up with pocket carry more often.

I purchased a more sturdy belt and am still printing a S&W bodyguard in jeans and a Tshirt. I’ve ever found an IWB comfortable that doesn’t print

 

[rdramsey8]

The majority of the pics I see of a Commander or larger pistol being carried AIWB require a jacket, hoodie or some form of an over shirt to be concealed. I am in Texas where half the year it is 95+ with 80% humidity. I am interested in seeing AIWB or IWB in shorts, no belt and a Tshirt. The majority of the CS/FS pistols print. If I am going to print I would just as soon be comfortable and OWB. I end up with pocket carry more often.

I purchased a more sturdy belt and am still printing a S&W bodyguard in jeans and a Tshirt. I’ve ever found an IWB comfortable that doesn’t print

I regularly carry my full-size 1911 wearing just an Orvis fly fishing shirt without any printing issues. I could probably do it with a t-shirt too, but I pretty much just wear fishing shirts all summer.

 

[Formidilosus]

I am interested in seeing AIWB or IWB in shorts, no belt and a Tshirt.

No belt is not a thing. Doesn’t even make sense.

I wear t-shirts and shorts or pants- as there is no difference in concealment, nearly every day of the year. From April to October it’s just a t-shirt.

The majority of the CS/FS pistols print. If I am going to print I would just as soon be comfortable and OWB. I end up with pocket carry more often.

Every pistol prints to some extent. There’s a very large difference between “covered and concealed but there is a small bump I can see because I know it’s there”, and “it’s sitting open on my hip”.

I purchased a more sturdy belt and am still printing a S&W bodyguard in jeans and a Tshirt. I’ve ever found an IWB comfortable that doesn’t print

IWB on the side will print more. If you can’t conceal a Bodyguard AIWB you have a crap holster and a crap belt.

 

[43.6N]

Forgive me for a slight derailment but how many guys are actually conceal carrying 2011s? I went to my LGS today and got my paws on a Stacatto C. It felt like it was meant for my hand, but damn those are big hunks of metal! I have no doubts about its shootability, but based on the size it seems like a range toy (or comp gun). If people are hiding these on their body I need to learn what they’re doing.

I carried this 1911 with Magwell all day today with just a Tshirt.
The Tenicor is a really good holster. 12’clock indexed appendix iwb.

I find the shape and width of the full sized grip and magwell conceals better then my gen5 Glock 19, and about as well as the p365xl with a Wilson grip module. I can’t speak for the 2011 grips in your post, but seriously 0 issues with carrying the more traditional single stack 1911’s.

 

[fwafwow]

I’ve got a few more holsters inbound to check out. For my C (2024) got in hand the Velo5 and TT Gunleather for AIWB and IWB 3 o’clock respectively. I’ve ordered for the CS (2024) a TT Gunleather and G-Code Phenom Stealth, both for AIWB. I will report back.

 

[Dobermann]

A good appendix holster. I know quite a few dudes CCW’ing every waking minute out of their houses with 2011’s- I did too for 4-5 years.

Out of curiosity, what do you carry these days, Form? And why that over a 2011?