Springfield Armory calls this modification Carry Contour, or CC for short.
What Does Printing Mean?
The term printing refers to the visible outline of a weapon through someones clothing.
The author demonstrates concealed carry with the Carry Contour TRP in a Kydex IWB holster. The Carry Contour cut reduces the risk of printing, making it easier to conceal.
If that bulge or outline of your concealed carry handgun can be seen, you have a problem.
To avoid this, the idea is to wear loose-fitting clothing.
The reality is that you cannot always eliminate printing.
Worn under a shirt, the Carry Contour TRP remains well-hidden in a Kydex IWB holster. This photo highlights the grip’s effectiveness in minimizing printing for everyday concealed carry.
Luckily, the vast majority of the time no one will notice.
However, it is important to do everything you’re able to to keep your firearm concealed.
Concealing a small, sub-compact or compact pistol is easy.
A comparison of two Springfield Armory 1911 pistols, showcasing the standard cut (right) versus the Carry Contour cut. The rounded edge of the Carry Contour grip significantly enhances concealability.
Its harder when you give a shot to conceal a duty-style pistol like a 1911.
Packing all that duty-grade performance into a gun that can be carried concealed for self-defense is a wonderful option.
And as noted earlier, Springfield went a step further and bobbed a portion of the frame.
The Springfield Armory 1911 pistol with its Carry Contour grip shown resting on a Pelican case. A full magazine and a fixed-blade knife complete this everyday carry setup.
In the hand, the CC TRP is comfortable to both shoot and draw.
To Bob or Not to Bob
Shooting a CC 1911 is different.
The difference that is not so much a stark contrast, but rather more like a nuance.
The Springfield 1911 with its Carry Contour grip is paired with a durable Kydex holster and 5.11 tactical cargo pants in this photo.
Running the Carry Contour, I did not see much difference in perceived recoil.
Combined with the aggressively textured VZ Hydra G-10 grips, the pistol feels like its duct-taped to your hand.
I found reloading the Carry Contour was the same as reloading a traditional full-grip 1911.
Conclusion
The grip of traditional 1911 is timeless.
Springfield Armorys TRP 4.25 Carry Contour is a better way to conceal carry a 1911.
Go to forum thread
1911TRPTM 4.25" CC
