Are 1911s safe for concealed carry?

With drop-safe construction such as Springfield Armory’s, the cocked-and-locked 1911 is perfectly safe. In fact, it is actually advantageous when there is a struggle over the gun.

Is a 1911 Good for personal defense?

Simply put: because from a practical standpoint it’s one of the best handguns ever made. First of all, it has exceptional pointability. Out of the box the crappiest 1911 trigger will be far better and easier to shoot accurately than most service DA/SA handguns single action and any striker fired handgun.

How reliable is a 1911?

The bottom line—a quality 1911 with service-grade magazines and ammunition is as reliable as any handgun, more reliable than most and more rugged than any I am aware. Other advantages include the speed into action of a cocked and locked handgun.

Is the 1911 pistol good for concealed carry?

More than ever before the 1911 pistol is configured for concealed carry. Find the top models to protect your six. More than 100 years and still going strong. Few firearms can make this claim. Then again, few firearms are the 1911 pistol. Born from the genius of John M. Browning, the handgun is among the most iconic of all time.

Is the Riptide-C a good concealed carry 1911?

It’s difficult to go wrong with any of the Freedom Series, however, the Riptide-C stands out as a gem concealed carry 1911. It’s the little things that make it a self-defense winner—mainspring and frontstrap checkering, fastback grip cut, lowered and relieved ejection port, front cocking serrations, among other things.

What size concealed pistol will fit in my trousers?

One of the biggest mistakes concealed carriers make is thinking their normal trousers will be comfortable with a concealed pistol that’s 1.5 – 2.0” wider than their normal waistline. If you’re a size 30” waist and you put a full size Sig Sauer P229 inside your waistband, your trousers are now likely 33” after considering your IWB holster.

What makes the Ruger Commander-sized pistol a good concealed carry pistol?

The commander-sized pistol boasts several features that make it an exceptional choice for concealed carry. Chief among these is a forged aluminum frame, lightening the pistol to a hair under 35 ounces.