Empty chambers for safety is an antiquated practice. If the gun comes out it will be a hectic, adrenaline-fueled, stressful bit of business going on. If you pull your pistol it better be because you need it now. I wouldn't wanna be messing with empty chambers (or even safeties) when life is on the line. Modern pistols can safely have a round in the chamber.

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Smith..and Wesson..and myself.