Who carries cocked-and-locked?

[jamesinalaska]

+1 on smalls.

If a sidearm is worn it should be carried in condition 1, meaning that if it is pulled from the holster for a defensive purpose it is ready to go. In most defensive situations a person doesn't have the time or motor skills to fumble with a safety or a hammer.

That said, all of my holsters properly cover the trigger.

 

[RetiredUSNChief]

+1 on smalls.

If a sidearm is worn it should be carried in condition 1, meaning that if it is pulled from the holster for a defensive purpose it is ready to go. In most defensive situations a person doesn't have the time or motor skills to fumble with a safety or a hammer.

That said, all of my holsters properly cover the trigger.

In the 1911, Condition 1 is round in chamber, hammer cocked, safety on.

 

[km101]

Yes I carry in Condition 1 when I carry a 1911. It's not much use in a self-defense situation otherwise.

 

[Chocolate Bayou]

All I carry are 1911's in different size or caliber. All are carried cocked and locked.