[mwpslp]

I have a Kimber Pro CDP series II and a Springfield Champion. I understand the firing pin block system in the Kimber but I was told the Springfield had no such firing pin block. Is this correct? If so does Springfield do something different to address the issues that the firing pin block is in place for? Is the Springfield just as safe as the Kimber to carry cocked and locked?

[Jim Watson]

Springfield has a titanium firing pin and stiff firing pin spring to prevent drop firing and pass the California test to destruction.
I have carried real 1911s back to 1918 with no added parts and no worries.
I know of more cases of firing pin blocks preventing the gun from going off when wanted than of them preventing the gun going off when not wanted.

[Gunsnrovers]

Springfields answer to the firing pin drop question was to use a light titanium firing pin and a heavier weight firing pin spring. It's passed the PRK drop test.

The Springfield is as safe to carry cocked and locked as any other 1911.

- looks like I was typing as Jim was posting... :)

[mwpslp]

Thanks guys. I just wanted to make sure that I was not sacrificing any margin of safety by carrying one as oppossed to the other.

[iamhistory]

I carry a condition 3 Springfield Mil-Spec on a daily basis and I haven't shot myself yet. Have had 2 different Springfields in the last 15 years with zero problems in the cocked & locked department.

[IndianaDean]

1911s are designed to be carried cocked and locked. None of them are actually "unsafe". Just use your head when carrying.