[TangoFoxtrot]

How many G41 owners carry theirs for concealed carry? I carry mine in comp-tac IWB with an SOE belt....and no I'm not crazy it is very comfortable and easier than carrying a 1911 on the same setup.

"American by birth, Patriot by choice"

 

[bambambam]

I also carry a 41,but in a Stoner iwb holster very comfortable plus twice as many rounds as a 1911

 

[Bearbait in NM]

I would only caveat the OP in that it is as easy or easier than carrying a 5" steel 1911. Obviously there are lighter 1911's, same as lighter Glocks.

But, yup, I was very surprised at how well my 41 carries. I have a waist and hips, so full size steel 1911's are not really problematic, but my 41, WOW, I like it.

Craig

 

[bac1023]

The standard G41 is no long slide. It's the same length as the G34 and G35.

 

[heavyduty]

I used to carry a 5" 1911 IWB, so when I ordered my G41 last week I also ordered my usual PJ IWB for it. I doubt I'll carry it CCW often, but I have no concerns about it.

 

[heavyduty]

The standard G41 is no long slide. It's the same length as the G34 and G35.

... which most people would consider to be long slides. Glock even marketed them as such when they were announced.

 

[Rusty Guns]

I don't do it very often, but I have carried my G-17L, it is longer than the 41.
I have carried a S&W 629, 6" in a shoulder holster. It was issued and required carry, with full house 44mag HP
Like I told people you had to be ready to shoot that thing. We had three Female Officers that carried S&W 686, 6"
357 mag and they liked it a lot better. Later on they changed the rest of us over to the 357, 4".
I never understood the reasoning behind carrying the 44, we were not in Alaska, just Texas.
The State Troopers carried 357, 4".

 

[Redhawk45]

I have a soft spot for 5" N frame revolvers and 1911s. I tend to carry six inch and beyond in a shoulder holster. I did carry my 6.5 inch 25-2 in a full flap cross draw holster. Ever time I sat down out in the field I'd get dirt on the butt, so cross draw calvary style was my farm carry. As to 44mag carry, if humans are likely to be a problem instead of heavy game animals, I go with 210 grain Winchester Silvertips or Remington 210 grain SJHP hand loads if I'm deer hunting. I carried a 4" S&W 629 with two snake shot up front, snakes without legs being the greater concern. I kept a variety of loads in an ammo wallet, heavy SWC, medium JHPs and shot shells, as well as a couple of speed loaders.
Back to the long slide topic, I am delighted with the G41, fairly light, good sight radius, 27 rounds with one spare magazine, a bit more than a 1911 with two spare 8 round magazines. Everything gets carried concealed, either to protect from the elements in winter or prying eyes the rest of the year. The exception is ranch work or around the house.

 

[Rusty Guns]

A G-41 is the same as a full size 1911. Well the 1911 is 5" brl and G-41 is 5.3" close enough, so carrying a G-41 as a duty pistol, The G-41 carries 13 round mags, 1911 has 8 round. The G-41 is a lot lighter, and more rounds.
If I was to go back as a LEO, I would have to think a while.
Would I carry my G-22, G-23, a 357sig, or the G-41 in 45acp.
That would be a hard decision to make.
Oh well I'm too old to go back on the road any way.

 

[Bearbait in NM]

I just added one of the DeSantis leather OWB holster's to my 41 accessories. As I have the same type of holster for my 1911's and even a 4" S&W 625, I can add to the list of folks who think the 41 carries "easier" than the other two. I also picked up a Veridian X5L light/laser, and made a leather paddle for the combo. I have only had this setup at the shooting hole a couple of times, but can tell it is going to be my ranch/cabin setup.

Craig

 

[Redhawk45]

Nothing new to add except I've been alternating the Glock 20SF 10mm auto with the Glock 41 for daily carry. The G20SF sits back in the hand and is protected by a standard Bladetech holster. I went with Nelson Eagle Defender leather holster for full sight coverage and a Blade-tech classic OWB in olive green, to keep it seperate from the Glock 20 black kydex holsters. The G41's longer sight radius seems to add a bit of precision to longer range shooting and does add some velocity over my Kimber 5" barrel guns when shooting Hornady 220 gr Critical Defense amm, at 975 fps it definitely is my new go-to carry load in the G41. I'm trying to cope with my lack of ammo capacity, only 13 rounds instead of 15 in each magazine, .

 

[janice6]

I have been carrying my G41 for about a month now in an Alien Gear hybrid Kydex/Leather IWB. It carries easily and comfortable for me. Comfort is important for me since I put it on when I get up in the morning and don't take it off till I go to bed at night. Everywhere, all the time.

I also carried a 4" .357 Magnum for a long while. I found the method of carrying larger firearms that works for me.

 

[Klink]

I occasionally carry my 41 in a MTR dual purpose holster. It's actually nicer to carry than the 21 I used to carry.

 

[Rusty Guns]

I need to go back and see what I can find posted in search.
Would it just be easier to post a question here, we don't much traffic?
What size is the G-41 Frame? Is it the same as a G-21SF, or smaller like the 17/22 frame?
Also what Width is the slide?

 

[tomklra14]

The frame is the same as a Gen 4 G21 / G21sf. The slide width is the same as a G34/35. G41 supposedly fits in a lot of G34/35 holsters. Guy let me try his Safariland G34 holster and my G41 did fit.

 

[MSgt Dotson]

I don't do it very often, but I have carried my G-17L, it is longer than the 41.
I have carried a S&W 629, 6" in a shoulder holster. It was issued and required carry, with full house 44mag HP
Like I told people you had to be ready to shoot that thing. We had three Female Officers that carried S&W 686, 6"
357 mag and they liked it a lot better. Later on they changed the rest of us over to the 357, 4".
I never understood the reasoning behind carrying the 44, we were not in Alaska, just Texas.
The State Troopers carried 357, 4".

What sort of agency would *require* a 629/6" mandated with full power .44 Mag loads?

 

[Rusty Guns]

It was Texas in the 70's a small Dept. a Gung Ho Chief.
It was what he carried and he decided that was what everyone would carry, other than the Females. He set up a PT Course that everyone had to pass yearly Run two miles, Push-ups, Sit -ups, the next day to the Range Qual with Hand Cannon.
A lot of fun had by all. LOL
I decided that this was not the Dept. for me!!
When I complained about the PT he said, You have to show that you can run down a Felon if you have to. What would you do if a felon ran from you? I said if he was that bad that I had to stop him I will shoot him in the A$$ with this Cannon, that should slow him enough that I can catch him.
The next week I turned in my resignation.
A few days after that The Town Counsel let him go. He let his Alligator mouth overload his Chee-Dee A$$.
When they Questioned his spending, he replied This is my Dept. and I'll run it the way I see fit. He evidently said more that didn't get out.
He left the Meeting Without his Badge, ID, Uniform Shirt, Gun, and Gun Belt, and Patrol Car. He must have Unloaded on them, and they gave him both Barrels.
No one missed him.
The new Chief called me and asked me to come back, and I did. I came back with a promotion, Sgt, to Lt.

 

[Montana Jon]

I know this is a super old thread, but I carry my G41 concealed.. pretty light weight compared to a full size 1911 I used to own.

 

[Deputydave]

I know this is a super old thread, but I carry my G41 concealed.. pretty light weight compared to a full size 1911 I used to own.

If it works it works

 

[bac1023]

I know this is a super old thread, but I carry my G41 concealed.. pretty light weight compared to a full size 1911 I used to own.

Too big for me to comfortably conceal, but more power to you.