Carry one in the chamber? And how do you do it safely?
This is not a "round in the chamber carry re-hash" This is about 1911s with the hammer cocked with a round in the chamber.
I'm very familiar with all the safety and operating aspects of the Govt model model 1911. I carried one in Viet Nam. I own an M1911A1.
Even considering the grip and thumb safety, I am very concerned about carrying mine loaded, round in the chamber, hammer cocked. It seems the thumb safety could be easily bumped off (since it clicks down), and my trigger is very sensitive even tho covered in my pancake holster. And of course, trying to half-cock or let down the hammer is an ND waiting to happen. Needless to say, I currently choose not to carry it in this condition.
So, I'm curious, if you do carry your 1911 for self-defense, how do you do it, and how have you overcome these concerns?
This is not a "round in the chamber carry re-hash" This is about 1911s with the hammer cocked with a round in the chamber.
I'm very familiar with all the safety and operating aspects of the Govt model model 1911. I carried one in Viet Nam. I own an M1911A1.
Even considering the grip and thumb safety, I am very concerned about carrying mine loaded, round in the chamber, hammer cocked. It seems the thumb safety could be easily bumped off (since it clicks down), and my trigger is very sensitive even tho covered in my pancake holster. And of course, trying to half-cock or let down the hammer is an ND waiting to happen. Needless to say, I currently choose not to carry it in this condition.
So, I'm curious, if you do carry your 1911 for self-defense, how do you do it, and how have you overcome these concerns?