When I started, I used a 1911 (a real one) with one of those bianchi roughout clip IWB holsters. Those were the days I could actually see those sights <G>. I upgraded to a series 70 and a summer special. Of course this was before the equipment race began. I've shot an IDPA or 2, and still use the same rig. Same for CCW. My second gun is usually a 29 with silvertips.