Originally Posted by Houdini1953

While I understand your concern for safety you should always have a round in the chamber with any weapon you carry for self defense because there could be several things beyond your control that do not allow you to leisurely and privately rack your slide, and it possibly could cost you your life.

Remember I came across a potential adversary who is quite a bit larger man than me and one with great animosity towards me in a place I never thought I would run across him. Not only did I not have my gun with me (it was SAFELY in it's holster in the console of my locked SUV) and it had no round in the chamber, what would have happened if he had recognized me and had a gun...CARRY ONE IN THE CHAMBER AT ALL TIMES, or possibly die while being safe!!! Your gun will not fire even with one in the chamber UNLESS YOU or SOMETHING PULLS THE TRIGGER!!!