pauli
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chambered. that's what it's designed for. the only thing deactivating the safeties on an xd is a user in the process of firing the gun.
CCW: Chamber loaded or empty?
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Lupinus
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thats what I thought
though in private conversation with someone they made mention of the fact it had no traditional safty and that just holding the gun right disengaged it.
Other opinions are always good to get on such matters.
though in private conversation with someone they made mention of the fact it had no traditional safty and that just holding the gun right disengaged it.
Other opinions are always good to get on such matters.
DMK
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1911: 8 rounds in the mag, one in the chamber, hammer cocked, safety on, gun in the holster.
1911 guy
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Really obvious answer
I'll second the opinions of many here who say that an unloaded handgun is NOT a good defensive tool. Myself, I carry a 1911 (of course) cocked and locked.
I'll second the opinions of many here who say that an unloaded handgun is NOT a good defensive tool. Myself, I carry a 1911 (of course) cocked and locked.
nyresq
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if you're going to carry an unloaded chamber, you may as well leave it at home and carry a bat... its faster to get into action and does more damage then an unloaded gun.....
RRTX
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1911 Cocked and locked for me
Black Majik
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Gun chambered of course....
...duh....
...duh....
I don't agree with the statement that you might as well leave your gun at home if you don't have one in the chamber. Some people just don't feel comfortable with one in the chamber and if that makes them feel more comfortable, more power to them. You might as well tell someone that carries in an ankle rig to not carry at all because it will take them longer to get to their guns. Two people, one with a loaded glock in an ankle rig, one with a glock without a round in the chamber in an IWB holster. Whos going to get off the first shot? I bet the guy with the unloaded glock will be able to draw, rack the slide, and fire off a shot before the guy with the ankle holster. Now why don't we all rag on people who carry their guns on their ankles because it will shave precious seconds on their reaction times?
Cortland
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Uh huh.
This argument is goofy. If you're not comfortable carrying a loaded Glock, the answer isn't to unload your Glock. If you're really that big of a ninny, find a gun that you ARE comfortable carrying loaded. The way I see it, if you consider yourself too spastic to carry a firearm without incurring a negligent discharge -- then yes (gasp!) you probably shouldn't be carrying that firearm.
Ala Dan
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Always loaded~!
Nail Shooter
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quote:
"The only time I carry in condition 3 is when I'm carrying a Glock without a holster. A rare occurrence, but sometimes when I'm at home I'll stick the Glock in a back pocket or a robe pocket, always ensuring that the chamber is empty."
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What middy said is good advice. If there's one in the pipe, make sure it's in a holster and you're good to go!
Racking the slide in a CCW situation "out there in public" would be one more thing to remember in a panic grab-the-gun situation. I can see myself in a bad dream trying to break off the trigger-- pulling it back that hard cause it won't shoot.
"The only time I carry in condition 3 is when I'm carrying a Glock without a holster. A rare occurrence, but sometimes when I'm at home I'll stick the Glock in a back pocket or a robe pocket, always ensuring that the chamber is empty."
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What middy said is good advice. If there's one in the pipe, make sure it's in a holster and you're good to go!
Racking the slide in a CCW situation "out there in public" would be one more thing to remember in a panic grab-the-gun situation. I can see myself in a bad dream trying to break off the trigger-- pulling it back that hard cause it won't shoot.
There was a bear attack sometime back in which a man was charged by a bear. He had a slung 12ga which he promptly unslung. However, he couldn't remember whether he had a round chambered or not and he was too panicked to figure out what to do so he threw the shotgun at the bear and jumped in the river.
Fortunately his friend was able to dispatch the bear before it harmed anyone but the fact remains that this man's uncertainty about the readiness of his firearm nearly cost at least two people their lives.
Fortunately his friend was able to dispatch the bear before it harmed anyone but the fact remains that this man's uncertainty about the readiness of his firearm nearly cost at least two people their lives.
pinetree64
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Always one in the chamber. Don't alternate. Don't want to guess wrong if you need to use the weapon. If you don't feel safe carry it loaded, get something else. I sold a colt mustang because I did not like carrying it C&L. I did like the safety. Shouldn't have sold it, but I have no regretes replacing it for daily carry. That said, my 1911 that rides with me is usually condition 3. If I put it on it goes condition 1.
tjg
tjg
stevelyn
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If you're going to carry chamber empty, I hope you have a major league pitcher's arm and good aim. Because you may be disabled, not have enough time or be already engaged physically with the threat where chambering a round is impossible.
mbott
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I've seen a couple demonstrations of 'israeli carry' and it looks impressive, but it's not for me.
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