Fleetman
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It's probably a good thing you don't live in Texas stchman since a lot of the LEO's carry 1911's (shudder!) cocked and locked.
I carry mine in the same manner but I have practiced for more years than you are probably old. I also practice at the range swiping off the safety. While I don't necessarily agree with carrying a firearm with an empty chamber I'm certainly not going to argue with someone who does....at least not on the wrong side of their muzzle. People that carry in this manner are, in all probability, practiced enough to be competent with it.
You are battling a war you will not win. You have good arguments on why not to carry a SA firearm but listen to what the experienced users are telling you...carry whatever you are comfortable and competent with and practice, practice, practice. ANY firearm is better than harsh language or a large rock so the choice is yours. I only ask that you use something that is 1) safe, 2) reliable, and 3) accurate.
I carry mine in the same manner but I have practiced for more years than you are probably old. I also practice at the range swiping off the safety. While I don't necessarily agree with carrying a firearm with an empty chamber I'm certainly not going to argue with someone who does....at least not on the wrong side of their muzzle. People that carry in this manner are, in all probability, practiced enough to be competent with it.
You are battling a war you will not win. You have good arguments on why not to carry a SA firearm but listen to what the experienced users are telling you...carry whatever you are comfortable and competent with and practice, practice, practice. ANY firearm is better than harsh language or a large rock so the choice is yours. I only ask that you use something that is 1) safe, 2) reliable, and 3) accurate.