Springfield EMP question

[Hawkn]

I have recently purchased a Springfield EMP, which I plan to use as a replacement for my XD9 as a carry weapon. I am new to the 1911 design, most of my experience has been with my Beretta and XDs.

When I carry the EMP, I carry it "cocked and locked". When at home, I place the gun in a pistol vault by the bed for quick access.

My question is, will leaving the gun in the cocked and locked condition cause any damage? I am currently leaving it that way in the pistol vault, but if this will cause damage over an extended period of time, I will look at alternatives.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[CajunBass]

Short answer.

No.

 

[Ghost Tracker]

Nope. Condition 1 (cocked & locked) for any "reasonable" period of time has NO ILL EFFECTS on a modern 1911 derived design. Just like a magazine left fully loaded for any "reasonable" period of time has no ILL EFFECTS on the magazine. Metal fatigue & spring memory are, at best, outdated ideas and, at worst, myths.

Great choice on the new EMP by the way. Just one piece of advice...go shoot the CRAP out of it. That won't hurt the pistol either & will actually be GOOD for YOU!

* By "reasonable" I mean untouched for a century of two.

 

[Ghost Tracker]

Edited because I got button-happy and mistakenly double-posted. EXCUUUUSSSE me!

 

[Wild Deuce]

Read this thread all the way through before purchasing.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=225870

You will see my experience (as well as others) with the EMP described there. Don't know if you want to (or can afford to) follow my route but I will say that my (wife's) particular pistol has been nothing short of incredible.

Good luck.

 

[Double Naught Spy]

I think he already did...

I have recently purchased a Springfield EMP...

 

[Wild Deuce]

... oops

*note to self ... "pay attention!"