A full size 1911 in .45 is not at all hard to carry all day..
I love .45 but I live in South Texas where it is hot and humid. Uniform of the day is shorts, T-shirts and flip flops 9 mos out of the year.
I do admit to wearing jeans, socks and shoes several days out of the year, however.
I feel most comfortable with front pocket, cargo pocket or rear pocket carry.
Nothing over 16 oz. or it really feels like my shorts are about to hit the floor before I give the command.
(shrug) Works for me.