These pistols were not designed to be carried "cocked & locked" there should never be a reason to have a round in the chamber, the hammer cocked and the safety on. These are well very well made pistols but they are antiques and should never be used for carry, home defense, or anything other than collecting and SAFE range shooting.

I would say the same thing about a Luger, another very well made pistol, but of a very obsolete design.

I would also NEVER attempt to let the hammer down on a Savage pistol with a round in the chamber, the hammer spring is too strong.