Thanks for a well thought out and articulate response.
I agree, the thickness and height could make alot of difference for IWB carry. Especially true for smaller framed men and women or those in warmer climes. I just didn't have the guns or figures handy or I would have provided them.
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You could of course choose not to carry the extra rounds; but if you aren't going to use the capacity - why carry it?
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Reliability , Accuracy, and Expense are the only reasons I can think of. But even those reasons don't hold much water against a really well made 1911(if they exist, I've seen em on tv anyways).
I would offer this for all to ponder though. I know a guy big enough to conceal a desert eagle(maybe even two in winter). I only wanted to provide a more scientific analysis of the question because I feel it would not be prudent to recommend against the 97 without seeing the person asking the question.
My gut feeling is that I would not have a problem with either gun in small of back with some sort of over shirt. I couldn't carry either with just a tee shirt for cover though.
If there were more civil and intelligent exchanges like your own, this would be a much better forum. thanks -ddt