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<blockquote data-quote="Danny" data-source="post: 1040734" data-attributes="member: 11002"><p>There are tons of holsters made for the 1911. However, not all of them will work with the Ultra as it's so small. I have a Kimber Pro Elite (commander size with full size frame, and 4" barrel instead of 5"). I have a leather belt slide holster for it and a FOBUS (which I don't recommend unless you want the finish marred up) paddle holster. </p><p></p><p>The 1911 style pistols are very easy to conceal because of their slim profile. With the Ultra being so small, it's even easier to conceal. However, it's not something I'd want to throw in a pocket like some of the other small guns. For a 1911 to be an effective self-defense tool, it needs to be carried in condition 1, aka/cocked and locked (round in the chamber, hammer back, safety on). Stuffing one in your pocket can definately cause the thumb safety to moved to the fire position. Now there is still the grip safety that has to be depressed before the gun can fire, but I'm not brave enough to test it while in a pocket. Safeties are mechanical devices and have been known to fail occasionally.</p><p></p><p>To get used to condition 1 carry, I carried it around the house for a few days, empty, just to get comfortable with it. After that, I don't even think about it any more.</p><p></p><p>I can't remember if the Ultra Carry II is a custom shop gun, or not. If it is, they usually retail for around $1,100.00. Standard Kimbers can be had for quite a bit less.</p><p></p><p>Good luck. If you get it, I know you'll love it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Danny, post: 1040734, member: 11002"] There are tons of holsters made for the 1911. However, not all of them will work with the Ultra as it's so small. I have a Kimber Pro Elite (commander size with full size frame, and 4" barrel instead of 5"). I have a leather belt slide holster for it and a FOBUS (which I don't recommend unless you want the finish marred up) paddle holster. The 1911 style pistols are very easy to conceal because of their slim profile. With the Ultra being so small, it's even easier to conceal. However, it's not something I'd want to throw in a pocket like some of the other small guns. For a 1911 to be an effective self-defense tool, it needs to be carried in condition 1, aka/cocked and locked (round in the chamber, hammer back, safety on). Stuffing one in your pocket can definately cause the thumb safety to moved to the fire position. Now there is still the grip safety that has to be depressed before the gun can fire, but I'm not brave enough to test it while in a pocket. Safeties are mechanical devices and have been known to fail occasionally. To get used to condition 1 carry, I carried it around the house for a few days, empty, just to get comfortable with it. After that, I don't even think about it any more. I can't remember if the Ultra Carry II is a custom shop gun, or not. If it is, they usually retail for around $1,100.00. Standard Kimbers can be had for quite a bit less. Good luck. If you get it, I know you'll love it. [/QUOTE]
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