Recent content by DarkSoldier

Vaherder, with respect, I must disagree. Mayors, city managers, etc.may consider that revenue production is the police officer's primary role but the police don't think of themselves that way and resent being expected to act in that capacity by political bean counters. Traffic work and...

Gloob -- You posted "Nowadays, every over-glorified meter maid in the war against drugs needs a fully automatic M4 carbine and thousands of dollars a year in tactical training courses. " On behalf of every law enforcement officer you needlessly disrespected by referring to them as...

Due to a torn shoulder, I can't reliably draw and fire my 1911 Colt .45 with my strong (right) hand. Till surgery and rehab gets me back up to speed, I'm using my S&W 3953 as my EDC primary with a Sig 238 as my bug. The Smith 3953 is light enough that I can draw and fire it with my right hand...

I sent my Lawman 2 inch back to Colt to have some work done. The price was fair, the turnaround time was short (aprox three weeks) and most important of all, the problem was fixed. This was aprox one year ago. Just reflects my experience. Respectfully DarkSoldier

Sig P238 Never owned a Sig. Always knew they were fine guns but I was always into 1911s or big bore revolvers. But last month, the Queen (loosely translated as "my wife") came home and handed me a (post recall) Sig P238 in nitron with the rosewood grips and night sights and said "Happy...

As has been said, shoot both ,then choose the one you shoot the best. I have to agree with Mr. Humphrey. I've been carrying full size 1911s and N frame Smith .44s as concealment guns for over thirty years. Never uncomfortable, but always comforting. Just my thoughts. Respectfully...

sawhitt, Man, I like your style. Good advice. Good post. Thanks. DarkSoldier

Enos Presley, I've owned and carried 1911s for three decades going into a fourth and I have never de-cocked one with a round in the chamber. If I want to store it, I will safely and completely unload it, then lower the hammer on an empty chamber. I carry cocked and locked and I forgive you...

For the OP: Not intended as advice or instruction, but this works for me for unloading the 1911 style pistol. Weapon pointed in safe direction and finger off trigger during entire process. With weapon on safety, remove magazine and set aside. Double check that mag is removed. Release...

That will be hard to improve on... Simple, clear, and to the point. Mind if I borrow it? Respectfully, DarkSoldier

To the OP, I carry mine cocked and locked. Never any other way. Ever. Releasing the safety is not an issue. But that's just me and not intended as advice or instruction for others who may know better. For someone just starting out on 1911 platform, my best advice would be to seek...

fiddletown You wrote: "There's no target too close or too big to miss. " Very well said. That is the bitter truth. One can easily miss at arm's length. Whenever possible, I want the best sight picture I can get under the circumstances I'm dealing with, but working in very close...

JWarren, I'm glad you are OK and the BG is in custody. Although we'd all like to have the opportunity to learn from your experience, I think you should carefully consider taking YammyMonkey's advice for the time being. Respectfully, DarkSoldier

Back to the original post... It seems to me you have serious questions about whether carrying for Self Defense is right for you (as opposed to whether it is right for anyone) and you appear to be seeking to answer those questions. My thought would be that there are a couple of questions...

rainbowbob, Understood. I never got any "sheepdog" vibe from your post. Just a lot of good common sense.Thanks again. Respectfully, DarkSoldier