Drgong
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For those who do not know, SAO guns, which include the classic guns like 1911s and Browning Hi Powers, and a type of gun that I enjoy shooting, have "Conditions of Readiness."
For those not knowing the SAO terms...
You have Condition Zero, which is Hammer Back, no safety, and bullet in the chamber. aka, ready to shoot.
Condition 1: "Cocked and locked" Hammer back, safety on. round in Chamber
Condition 2: Hammer down, Bullet in chamber. (Actually in many cases, not safe at all IMO)
Condition 3: Hammer down, no Bullet in Chamber, but loaded.
Condition 4: unloaded.
the big debate is Condition 1 vs. Condition 3, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. and there has been friendly debate on the which is better.
I have been a supporter of Condition 3 as a better carrying system.
I admit now, I WAS WRONG...
A good friend of mine was giving me pointers on how to shoot a handgun better, when she asked me the question on how I was going to carry it, needless to say, she was like and told me I was VERY wrong.
She gave me a challange, buy a new holster of a design of her choice, and carry my gun where legal all weekend, Unloaded but cocked and locked, and if I did not think that Condition 1 was best for me, then the holster was on her. How could one NOT agree with that?
Well less then six hours in, with me doing enough gymnastics that people are thinking I am being inspired by the Olympics, I am now going to eat some Crow.
Condition 1 is the best condition to carry SAO pistols, you just need to invest in a proper holster to secure your gun. Now if i could figure out how I am going to Conceal a Browning Hi Power in the summer, I might do the best thing, which is just do one gun very well.
Just as a note, I prefer my Crow with Hinze Ketchup and if your being fancy, with a side of Greens and some salted Cod.