Weight doesn't bother me as much as size. My 1911 is my main carry gun but more often than not these days I'm carrying an S&W M36 because it's a lot easier to keep concealed and it's more comfortable. Thus I've reduced myself to 5 shots and still don't feel under gunned especially with a couple of speed loaders.
-Infidel
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Yep my 1911 definitely gets more carry time in winter than summer. I'm actually considering buying a pocket gun for shorts and t-shirt weather, the M36 just doesn't carry well in a pocket holster. I was looking at the S&W bodyguard, haven't decided on that yet though.
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I don't understand why someone would think an 8 round magazine would be a drawback. Unless they are such a dweeb they only carry the one magazine that is in the gun. Who does that?
My area is so low crime I just carry a 5 shot snub revolver in my front pocket. With an HKS speedloader in the other pocket.
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Mister Mills (06-08-2017)
I recently sold my colt 1911, I have to say It was a nice shooting gun, and just plain felt good in the hand. But I am trying to stick to 2 calibers in my handguns, 9mm and .357 mag. My buddy who bought my .45 carries it daily.
My 1911 is mostly a safe queen. But when it is out...it's definitely time to wear a belt.
If ya'll want to read a REAL review of a 1911, check the one I wrote for guns dot com. I put it in the gun review section here.
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