plodder
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(and yes, I know I should not be ending a sentence with a preposition!)
As a long time (by Wisconsin standards) 1911 CCW guy, I have recently acquired a Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm as a "summer" carry pistol. My 1911 is always in "cocked & locked" when in my CCW holster. (round in chamber, hammer back). I am very comfortable carrying it that way because it has the thumb safety and the grip safety. It is a monumental screw up if a ND or AD occurred when removing the pistol from the holster.
With the S&W Shield and other similar compact "plastic" weapons, there is only the thumb safety. I am a bit squeamish about carrying a round in the chamber that way. Should I be?
As a long time (by Wisconsin standards) 1911 CCW guy, I have recently acquired a Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm as a "summer" carry pistol. My 1911 is always in "cocked & locked" when in my CCW holster. (round in chamber, hammer back). I am very comfortable carrying it that way because it has the thumb safety and the grip safety. It is a monumental screw up if a ND or AD occurred when removing the pistol from the holster.
With the S&W Shield and other similar compact "plastic" weapons, there is only the thumb safety. I am a bit squeamish about carrying a round in the chamber that way. Should I be?