I too was concerned about having to buy a whole new wardrobe for concealed carry...but the reality is I didn't. I tend to wear my pants a little loose at the waist and although concealed carry snugs them, it's still not uncomfortable.rmclain3 wrote: What other holsters work well for a full frame 1911 then? The idea of buying bigger pants for an IWB holster really bothers me. I've fought my weight all my life and really don't want to buy bigger pants! I know some smart alec is going to tell me to lose weight then. That's OK though, Weight Watchers is my friend...............
Here's what I use when I carry a 1911...http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Product ... ument.html
Being an open muzzle design you can carry a Commander or Govt length in the 5" length. I routinely carry both lengths in mine and IMO, there's not much difference in carrying a Commander and a Govt. The forward cant helps hide the butt of the pistol which is more of a problem than slide/barrel length will be.
I bought a tuckable design for added options but the truth is I carry mostly untucked with a t-shirt or polo shirt with ease. I have carried a couple of times tucked but I really have to blouse the shirt at the waist to make the bulge hide well. The same holster can be had without the tuckable feature...http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Product ... _clip.html
I bought the cowhide version and have driven 5 hours with it on and although I knew it was there, it was very comfortable. Walking around or alternating between sitting and walking, you will never know it's there. It is a very tight holster from the factory and will require some loosening up. It also has a retension screw to aide in retention. (Definitely NOT a problem when new!) Other pluses, it has a backing shield between YOU and the pistol and is covered by a lifetime warranty.
And now the downside... the wait time was about 6 months on mine because it is a non-stock item meaning they only build as many as they sell. Highnoon has similar stocked holsters that are significantly less $$$ but I don't know how they compare to the cowhide/horsehide.