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    Options abound for carrying the 1911—Counterclockwise from upper left: Galco SkyOps, Bianchi Professional, Kramer IWB #3, Kramer Belt Scabbard, Gould & Goodrich IWB, and Galco Stow-N-Go. 1911 Issues Carrying a…

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    Concealed Carry Practicality

    A shoulder rig like the DeSantis New York Undercover can be quite comfortable, but like any holster in any position, consistent drawing takes practice. Carrying a concealed handgun should not…

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    The new Bianchi Frontier Gunleather Defender Cross Draw Spring Clip holster makes the compact 2-inch barreled Taurus PD easy to carry by canting the gun at 23 degrees, thereby shifting…

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