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Old 07-16-2017, 06:37 PM
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Putting aside the points made about single action revolvers, which are correct but NMFP as I don't own any, any serious handgun should be carried as it is designed to be. Fully loaded. Period. Anything else is indicative of a need for remedial training, at best.

As shown by a few, 1911s get a loaded chamber, thumb safety on, then top up the mag, plus whatever spare mags fit your life. DA revolvers; all holes in the cylinder loaded. Striker fired or other format - just like the 1911s, without the additional safety. A pistol is what you carry for emergencies when you have no reason to expect a problem. As emergency rescue gear, it must be carried ready to use. Your method of carry/transport for the XD is a no go for two reasons already given.

Pocket carried pistols get carried in a proper holster, to both avoid wear to the pocket, and keep crud out of the trigger. Nothing else gets carried in that pocket. If you are deviating from that, ask Gunny Ermey for his two word direction for overcoming your shortcomings.
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