1911Forum banner

What type of 1911 do you carry while On Duty?

246K views 614 replies 367 participants last post by  Kevin Rohrer 
#1 ·
I was curious as to what manufacturer and model types would be most prevalently found in the duty holsters of our members. So, what make and model of 1911 do you carry as a LEO?
 
#167 ·
Rolling Log 2/7/2012

As of 2/7/2012, the following number of 1911s are being listed as duty carry weapons by members of this forum;

Les Baer

(1) Concept 6
(2) Custom Carry
(1) Premier II
(1) Thunder Ranch Special
(1) Commanche
(1) Custom Carry Commanche

(7) Total

Colt

(1) TALO New Agent
(5) Combat Commander
(1) Lightweight Commander
(2) Series 80
(1) Series 80 Commander
(3) Series 70
(6) Rail Gun
(1) XSE "Lightweight"
(1) Gunsite
(2) Combat Elite
(1) Delta Elite
(1) Special Combat Government
(1) Defender

(26) Total

Dan Wesson

(1) Valor Bob Tail
(1) Valor

(2) Total

Detonics

(1) Combat Master

(1) Total

Ed Brown

(1) Special Forces Light Rail

(1) Total

Fusion

(1) Scout XL
(1) Tac 5
(1) T-Comm

(3) Total

Infinity

(1) SV Infinity Double Stack
(1) SV Infinity Single Stack

(2) Total

Kimber

(3) Custom II
(1) TLE
(3) TLE/RL
(4) Warrior
(3) SIS/RL
(2) Tactical Entry RL
(3) Tactical Custom
(1) Tactical Ultra
(1) Tactical Pro
(1) Pro TLE/RL
(1) Gold Combat
(1) Compact Stainless "Series I"
(3) Ultra Carry
(1) BP10

(28) Total

Nighthawk

(1) Talon
(1) GRP
(3) GRP Recon
(1) Custom 10-8

(6) Total

Para Ordnance

(1) SSP

(1) Total

Remington

(1) R1

(1) Total

Ruger

(1) SR1911

(1) Total

Sig Sauer

(1) Nitron Rail
(1) TACOPS
(1) TACOPS Carry
(1) Blackwater

(4) Total

Smith & Wesson

(1) Model 108282
(1) Model 108293
(1) Model 178047 "Pro Series 9MM"

(3) Total

Springfield Armory

(1) GI
(2) Milspec
(6) Loaded
(1) Loaded Champion
(4) MC Operator
(1) Champion Operator
(1) Light Weight Champion Operator
(8) TRP Operator
(3) TRP Operator/RL
(2) Professional/RL
(2) EMP 9
(1) EMP 40

(32) Total

STI International

(1) Tactical 5.0
(1) Ranger II

(2) Total

Taurus

(1) ALR

(1) Total

Volkmann Precision

(1) Combat Custom

(1) Total

Wilson Combat

(2) CQB
(1) CQB/RL
(5) CQB Tactical LE
(1) CQB Elite
(1) CQB Elite/RL

(10) Total
 
#169 ·
I'm carrying a Kimber CDPII Pro, and also have a Kimber TLE II no rail. I'm qualified on both, but usually carry the CDP. I notice plenty of ambi safety guns being carried, now I'm right handed, and carry condition 1, but noticed in short order that during the course of my day in, and out of cars, office furniture etc... I found the pistol in condition zero, the safety off, cocked and loaded. I sent the pistol back to Kimber, and had the ambi safety converted to right hand safety only. Problem solved, never happened again, and never happens with the TLE since it's right handed safety only. Anyone else have this happen?
 
#170 ·
The "gun snob" in me is kind of embarrased to admit that I've been carrying a SS Taurus PT1911 in .45 caliber since last Fall, but I really like the pistol alot and have no qualms about carrying it. It has good combat accuracy and has never malfunctioned or jammed in any way with well over 4000 rounds through it to date.
 
#171 ·
Rolling Log 2/16/2012

As of 2/16/2012, the following number of 1911s are being listed as duty carry weapons by members of this forum;

Les Baer

(1) Concept 6
(2) Custom Carry
(1) Premier II
(1) Thunder Ranch Special
(1) Commanche
(1) Custom Carry Commanche

(7) Total

Colt

(1) TALO New Agent
(5) Combat Commander
(1) Lightweight Commander
(2) Series 80
(1) Series 80 Commander
(3) Series 70
(6) Rail Gun
(1) XSE "Lightweight"
(1) Gunsite
(2) Combat Elite
(1) Delta Elite
(1) Special Combat Government
(1) Defender

(26) Total

Dan Wesson

(1) Valor Bob Tail
(1) Valor

(2) Total

Detonics

(1) Combat Master

(1) Total

Ed Brown

(1) Special Forces Light Rail

(1) Total

Fusion

(1) Scout XL
(1) Tac 5
(1) T-Comm

(3) Total

Infinity

(1) SV Infinity Double Stack
(1) SV Infinity Single Stack

(2) Total

Kimber

(3) Custom II
(2) TLE
(4) TLE/RL
(4) Warrior
(3) SIS/RL
(2) Tactical Entry RL
(3) Tactical Custom
(1) Tactical Ultra
(1) Tactical Pro
(1) Pro TLE/RL
(1) Pro CDP
(1) Gold Combat
(1) Compact Stainless "Series I"
(3) Ultra Carry
(1) BP10

(31) Total

Nighthawk

(1) Talon
(1) GRP
(3) GRP Recon
(1) Custom 10-8

(6) Total

Para Ordnance

(1) SSP

(1) Total

Remington

(1) R1

(1) Total

Ruger

(1) SR1911

(1) Total

Sig Sauer

(1) Nitron Rail
(1) TACOPS
(1) TACOPS Carry
(1) Blackwater

(4) Total

Smith & Wesson

(1) Model 108282
(1) Model 108293
(1) Model 178047 "Pro Series 9MM"

(3) Total

Springfield Armory

(1) GI
(2) Milspec
(6) Loaded
(1) Loaded Champion
(4) MC Operator
(1) Champion Operator
(1) Light Weight Champion Operator
(8) TRP Operator
(3) TRP Operator/RL
(2) Professional/RL
(2) EMP 9
(1) EMP 40

(32) Total

STI International

(1) Tactical 5.0
(1) Ranger II

(2) Total

Taurus

(1) 1911ALR
(1) 1911SS

(2) Total

Volkmann Precision

(1) Combat Custom

(1) Total

Wilson Combat

(2) CQB
(1) CQB/RL
(5) CQB Tactical LE
(1) CQB Elite
(1) CQB Elite/RL

(10) Total
 
#174 ·
Some questions.

For those who carry a Colt Rail Gun; I'm sure you added night sights. How much am I looking at to have this done? Also, what about a magwell, front strap serrations and/or any other mod's you deemed necessary?

For those who carry Sig's. I really like the TACOPS. You get alot for the money; don't believe it would need any mod's. Not big on the external extractor and don't see the purpose of it. But I could live with it. Are you using this gun "as is" from the box?

I have a Springer LW Operator w/rail. Great 1911, but I'm leaning toward a government size.

A Kimber TLE is a candidate too. For those carrying it, did you find it needed any mod's?

There are several others I like, STI, Dan Wesson (specialist coming soon!), etc.

One last question. Do most of you use 8 round mags or bump up to the 10 round? How many extra mag's do you carry? Double stacked mag pouches? Thanks all.
 
#182 ·
Some questions.....
A Kimber TLE is a candidate too. For those carrying it, did you find it needed any mod's?
One last question. Do most of you use 8 round mags or bump up to the 10 round? How many extra mag's do you carry? Double stacked mag pouches? Thanks all.
The TLE needed Zero mods.

Currently I carry 3 spares. All my duty mags are 8 rounders (33 rounds total, one in the chamber.) that I have ran a few times through to check that there are no problems.
 
#177 ·
Rolling Log 2/27/2012

As of 2/27/2012, the following number of 1911s are being listed as duty carry weapons by members of this forum;

Les Baer

(1) Concept 6
(2) Custom Carry
(1) Premier II
(1) Thunder Ranch Special
(1) Commanche
(1) Custom Carry Commanche

(7) Total

Colt

(1) TALO New Agent
(5) Combat Commander
(1) Lightweight Commander
(2) Series 80
(1) Series 80 Commander
(3) Series 70
(6) Rail Gun
(1) XSE "Lightweight"
(1) Gunsite
(2) Combat Elite
(1) Delta Elite
(1) Special Combat Government
(1) Defender

(26) Total

Dan Wesson

(1) Valor Bob Tail
(1) Valor

(2) Total

Detonics

(1) Combat Master

(1) Total

Ed Brown

(1) Special Forces Light Rail

(1) Total

Fusion

(1) Scout XL
(1) Tac 5
(1) T-Comm

(3) Total

Infinity

(1) SV Infinity Double Stack
(1) SV Infinity Single Stack

(2) Total

Kimber

(3) Custom II
(2) TLE
(4) TLE/RL
(4) Warrior
(1) Desert Warrior
(3) SIS/RL
(1) Stainless Raptor II
(2) Tactical Entry RL
(3) Tactical Custom
(1) Tactical Ultra
(1) Tactical Pro
(1) Pro TLE/RL
(1) Pro CDP
(1) Gold Combat
(1) Compact Stainless "Series I"
(3) Ultra Carry
(1) BP10

(33) Total

Nighthawk

(1) Talon
(1) GRP
(4) GRP Recon
(1) Custom 10-8

(7) Total

Para Ordnance

(1) SSP

(1) Total

Remington

(1) R1

(1) Total

Ruger

(2) SR1911

(2) Total

Sig Sauer

(1) Nitron Rail
(1) TACOPS
(1) TACOPS Carry
(1) Blackwater

(4) Total

Smith & Wesson

(1) Model 108282
(1) Model 108293
(1) Model 178047 "Pro Series 9MM"

(3) Total

Springfield Armory

(1) GI
(2) Milspec
(6) Loaded
(1) Loaded Champion
(4) MC Operator
(1) Champion Operator
(1) Light Weight Champion Operator
(8) TRP Operator
(3) TRP Operator/RL
(2) Professional/RL
(2) EMP 9
(1) EMP 40

(32) Total

STI International

(1) Tactical 5.0
(1) Ranger II

(2) Total

Taurus

(1) 1911ALR
(1) 1911SS

(2) Total

Volkmann Precision

(1) Combat Custom

(1) Total

Wilson Combat

(2) CQB
(1) CQB/RL
(5) CQB Tactical LE
(1) CQB Elite
(1) CQB Elite/RL

(10) Total
 
#179 ·
Rolling Log 3/4/2012

As of 3/4/2012, the following number of 1911s are being listed as duty carry weapons by members of this forum;

Les Baer

(1) Concept 6
(2) Custom Carry
(1) Premier II
(1) Thunder Ranch Special
(1) Commanche
(1) Custom Carry Commanche

(7) Total

Colt

(1) TALO New Agent
(5) Combat Commander
(1) Lightweight Commander
(2) Series 80
(1) Series 80 Commander
(3) Series 70
(6) Rail Gun
(1) XSE "Lightweight"
(1) Gunsite
(2) Combat Elite
(1) Delta Elite
(1) Special Combat Government
(1) Defender

(26) Total

Dan Wesson

(1) Valor Bob Tail
(1) Valor

(2) Total

Detonics

(1) Combat Master

(1) Total

Ed Brown

(1) Special Forces Light Rail

(1) Total

Fusion

(1) Scout XL
(1) Tac 5
(1) T-Comm

(3) Total

Infinity

(1) SV Infinity Double Stack
(1) SV Infinity Single Stack

(2) Total

Kimber

(3) Custom II
(2) TLE
(4) TLE/RL
(4) Warrior
(1) Desert Warrior
(3) SIS/RL
(1) Stainless Raptor II
(2) Tactical Entry/RL
(3) Tactical Custom
(1) Tactical Ultra
(1) Tactical Pro
(1) Pro TLE/RL
(1) Pro CDP
(1) Gold Combat
(1) Compact Stainless "Series I"
(3) Ultra Carry
(1) BP10

(33) Total

Nighthawk

(1) Talon
(1) GRP
(4) GRP Recon
(1) Custom 10-8

(7) Total

Para Ordnance

(1) SSP

(1) Total

Remington

(1) R1

(1) Total

Ruger

(2) SR1911

(2) Total

Sig Sauer

(1) Nitron Rail
(1) TACOPS
(1) TACOPS Carry
(1) Blackwater

(4) Total

Smith & Wesson

(1) Model 108282
(1) Model 108293
(1) Model 178047 "Pro Series 9MM"

(3) Total

Springfield Armory

(1) GI
(2) Milspec
(6) Loaded
(1) Loaded Champion
(4) MC Operator
(1) Champion Operator
(1) Light Weight Operator
(1) Light Weight Champion Operator
(8) TRP Operator
(3) TRP Operator/RL
(2) Professional/RL
(2) EMP 9
(1) EMP 40

(33) Total

STI International

(1) Tactical 5.0
(1) Ranger II

(2) Total

Taurus

(1) 1911ALR
(1) 1911SS

(2) Total

Volkmann Precision

(1) Combat Custom

(1) Total

Wilson Combat

(2) CQB
(1) CQB/RL
(5) CQB Tactical LE
(1) CQB Elite
(1) CQB Elite/RL

(10) Total
 
#184 · (Edited)
As of 3/4/2012, the following number of 1911s are being listed as duty carry weapons by members of this forum;

Les Baer

(1) Concept 6
(2) Custom Carry
(1) Premier II
(1) Thunder Ranch Special
(1) Commanche
(1) Custom Carry Commanche

(7) Total

Colt

(1) TALO New Agent
(5) Combat Commander
(1) Lightweight Commander
(2) Series 80
(1) Series 80 Commander
(3) Series 70
(6) Rail Gun
(1) XSE "Lightweight"
(1) Gunsite
(2) Combat Elite
(1) Delta Elite
(1) Special Combat Government
(1) Defender

(26) Total

Dan Wesson

(1) Valor Bob Tail
(1) Valor

(2) Total

Detonics

(1) Combat Master

(1) Total

Ed Brown

(1) Special Forces Light Rail

(1) Total

Fusion

(1) Scout XL
(1) Tac 5
(1) T-Comm

(3) Total

Infinity

(1) SV Infinity Double Stack
(1) SV Infinity Single Stack

(2) Total

Kimber

(3) Custom II
(2) TLE
(4) TLE/RL
(4) Warrior
(1) Desert Warrior
(3) SIS/RL
(1) Stainless Raptor II
(2) Tactical Entry/RL
(3) Tactical Custom
(1) Tactical Ultra
(1) Tactical Pro
(1) Pro TLE/RL
(1) Pro CDP
(1) Gold Combat
(1) Compact Stainless "Series I"
(3) Ultra Carry
(1) BP10

(33) Total

Nighthawk

(1) Talon
(1) GRP
(4) GRP Recon
(1) Custom 10-8

(7) Total

Para Ordnance

(1) SSP

(1) Total

Remington

(1) R1

(1) Total

Ruger

(2) SR1911

(2) Total

Sig Sauer

(1) Nitron Rail
(1) TACOPS
(1) TACOPS Carry
(1) Blackwater

(4) Total

Smith & Wesson

(1) Model 108282
(1) Model 108293
(1) Model 178047 "Pro Series 9MM"

(3) Total

Springfield Armory

(1) GI
(2) Milspec
(6) Loaded
(1) Loaded Champion
(4) MC Operator
(1) Champion Operator
(1) Light Weight Operator
(1) Light Weight Champion Operator
(8) TRP Operator
(3) TRP Operator/RL
(2) Professional/RL
(2) EMP 9
(1) EMP 40

(33) Total

STI International

(1) Tactical 5.0
(1) Ranger II

(2) Total

Taurus

(1) 1911ALR
(1) 1911SS

(2) Total

Volkmann Precision

(1) Combat Custom

(1) Total

Wilson Combat

(2) CQB
(1) CQB/RL
(5) CQB Tactical LE
(1) CQB Elite
(1) CQB Elite/RL

(10) Total
May I make a suggestion? Instead of having a "rolling log" like you're doing, why not just post the list once in your first post and just edit as you add more to it? Not trying to criticize, as it's your thread...but I don't need to see the same list 40 times when reading through the pages when only 1 or 2 items have been added. Keeping the tally on the first page would make it easier to view at a glance. Just a thought.

I'll hopefully be adding a Sig TacOps Traditional model to the list here shortly. :D
 
#185 ·
Rolling Log 3/21/2012

As of 3/21/2012, the following number of 1911s are being listed as duty carry weapons by members of this forum;

*For now, I would like to keep the log as is. It allows for easier tracking of "Where" I left off.*

Les Baer

(1) Concept 6
(2) Custom Carry
(1) Premier II
(1) Thunder Ranch Special
(1) Commanche
(1) Custom Carry Commanche

(7) Total

Colt

(1) TALO New Agent
(5) Combat Commander
(1) Lightweight Commander
(2) Series 80
(1) Series 80 Commander
(3) Series 70
(6) Rail Gun
(1) XSE "Lightweight"
(1) Gunsite
(2) Combat Elite
(1) Delta Elite
(1) Special Combat Government
(1) Defender

(26) Total

Dan Wesson

(1) Valor Bob Tail
(1) Valor

(2) Total

Detonics

(1) Combat Master

(1) Total

Ed Brown

(1) Special Forces Light Rail

(1) Total

Fusion

(1) Scout XL
(1) Tac 5
(1) T-Comm

(3) Total

Infinity

(1) SV Infinity Double Stack
(1) SV Infinity Single Stack

(2) Total

Kimber

(3) Custom II
(2) TLE
(4) TLE/RL
(4) Warrior
(1) Desert Warrior
(3) SIS/RL
(1) Stainless Raptor II
(2) Tactical Entry/RL
(3) Tactical Custom
(1) Tactical Ultra
(1) Tactical Pro
(1) Pro TLE/RL
(1) Pro CDP
(1) Gold Combat
(1) Compact Stainless "Series I"
(3) Ultra Carry
(1) BP10

(33) Total

Nighthawk

(1) Talon
(1) GRP
(4) GRP Recon
(1) Custom 10-8

(7) Total

Para Ordnance

(1) SSP

(1) Total

Remington

(1) R1

(1) Total

Ruger

(2) SR1911

(2) Total

Sig Sauer

(1) Nitron Rail
(1) TACOPS
(1) TACOPS Carry
(1) Blackwater

(4) Total

Smith & Wesson

(1) Model 108282
(1) Model 108293
(1) Model 178047 "Pro Series 9MM"
(1) SW1911TA

(4) Total

Springfield Armory

(1) GI
(2) Milspec
(6) Loaded
(1) Loaded Champion
(5) MC Operator
(1) Champion Operator
(1) Light Weight Operator
(1) Light Weight Champion Operator
(8) TRP Operator
(3) TRP Operator/RL
(2) Professional/RL
(2) EMP 9
(1) EMP 40

(34) Total

STI International

(1) Tactical 5.0
(1) Ranger II

(2) Total

Taurus

(1) 1911ALR
(1) 1911SS

(2) Total

Volkmann Precision

(1) Combat Custom

(1) Total

Wilson Combat

(2) CQB
(2) CQB/RL
(5) CQB Tactical LE
(1) CQB Elite
(1) CQB Elite/RL

(11) Total
 
#186 ·
*For now, I would like to keep the log as is. It allows for easier tracking of "Where" I left off.*
I completely understand that. I appreciate you putting the list together, I hope I didn't come off as derogatory.
 
#188 · (Edited)
I rotate several

Wilson

CQB LE

SpringField

Customized Loaded black combat
EMP 9

Colt
Light Rail
Night Commander
Night Defender

Sig Sauer

Platinum Elite
Tactical Ops
Scorpion

Kimber

Custom II
Raptor
Pro Carry

Metro Arms

American Classic II customized

Taurus
PT1911 customized
 
#191 · (Edited)
Rolling Log 4/1/2012

As of 4/1/2012, the following number of 1911s are being listed as duty carry weapons by members of this forum;


Les Baer

(1) Concept 6
(2) Custom Carry
(1) Premier II
(1) Thunder Ranch Special
(1) Commanche
(1) Custom Carry Commanche

(7) Total

Colt

(1) TALO New Agent
(5) Combat Commander
(1) Lightweight Commander
(2) Series 80
(1) Series 80 Commander
(1) Night Commander
(3) Series 70
(7) Rail Gun
(1) XSE "Lightweight"
(1) Gunsite
(2) Combat Elite
(1) Delta Elite
(1) Special Combat Government
(1) Defender
(1) Night Defender

(29) Total

Dan Wesson

(1) Valor Bob Tail
(1) Valor

(2) Total

Detonics

(1) Combat Master

(1) Total

Ed Brown

(1) Special Forces Light Rail

(1) Total

Fusion

(1) Scout XL
(1) Tac 5
(1) T-Comm

(3) Total

Infinity

(1) SV Infinity Double Stack
(1) SV Infinity Single Stack

(2) Total

Kimber

(4) Custom II
(2) TLE
(4) TLE/RL
(4) Warrior
(1) Desert Warrior
(3) SIS/RL
(1) Raptor
(1) Stainless Raptor II
(2) Tactical Entry/RL
(3) Tactical Custom
(1) Tactical Ultra
(1) Tactical Pro
(1) Pro TLE/RL
(1) Pro CDP
(1) Pro Carry
(1) Gold Combat
(1) Compact Stainless "Series I"
(3) Ultra Carry
(1) BP10

(36) Total

Metro Arms

(1) American Classic II

(1) Total

Nighthawk

(1) Talon
(1) GRP
(4) GRP Recon
(1) Custom 10-8

(7) Total

Para Ordnance

(1) SSP

(1) Total

Remington

(1) R1

(1) Total

Ruger

(2) SR1911

(2) Total

Sig Sauer

(1) Nitron Rail
(2) Tactical Operations
(1) Tactical Operations Carry
(1) Blackwater
(1) Platinum Elite
(1) Scorpion

(7) Total

Smith & Wesson

(1) Model 108282
(1) Model 108293
(1) Model 178047 "Pro Series 9MM"
(1) Model 108409 SW1911TA

(4) Total

Springfield Armory

(1) GI
(2) Milspec
(7) Loaded
(1) Loaded Champion
(5) MC Operator
(1) Champion Operator
(1) Light Weight Operator
(1) Light Weight Champion Operator
(8) TRP Operator
(3) TRP Operator/RL
(2) Professional/RL
(3) EMP 9
(1) EMP 40

(36) Total

STI International

(1) Tactical 5.0
(1) Ranger II

(2) Total

Taurus

(1) 1911ALR
(1) 1911SS
(1) PT1911

(3) Total

Volkmann Precision

(1) Combat Custom

(1) Total

Wilson Combat

(2) CQB
(2) CQB/RL
(6) CQB Tactical LE
(1) CQB Elite
(1) CQB Elite/RL

(12) Total
 
#193 ·
Duty Weapon

Hi all, my uniformed duty weapon is a Kimber stainless Pro TLE/RL II with a TLR-1 in Safariland. Backup is a Kimber Ulltra CDP in an ankle holster. I also carry the same Ultra CDP as my off duty (plain clothes) weapon.
 
Top