Winkman822
Member
Not a good idea. Carry cocked and locked. Now, as someone that carries a 1911 (less and less any more, however), I've had instances where I've had the safety get swept off. This is one of the downsides of an ambidexterous safety as it can be swept off if you bump into something throughout the day or can also get switched off by, say your seat belt. If you are not fully comfortable with the manual of arms for a 1911, DON'T CARRY ONE! Better option, get a gun that you ARE comfortable and proficient with chambered in the larger caliber desired be that .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, or .45 ACP.