I carry fully loaded off duty as well. Whether your working or not has nothing to do with being prepared.Well....at least you work....
CCW: Keep one in the pipe?
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Chuck1217
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I stll say- 3 lb trigger, no safety..might be reason enough to carry without one chambered. Ottherwise I agree.
It's the carrier's fault for using that gun without developing proper habits. Most revolvers have a hammer which can be held down while holstering. A 1911 ordinarily won't do that in the first place, but you can hold the hammer back while holstering. The Block is an invitation to that kind of accident (as are the newer Centennials). It (and they)should be holstered with the index finger BEHIND the trigger, not the fastest or most natural move.
BCDWYO
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Carrying a gun that isn't ready to shoot to me is like having a home defense gun that is locked up and unloaded....not much good. If you are using the argument "it is unlikely that I will get in a sudden gunfight" (which is true) then why would you carry at all?
I carry my spare tire fully inflated in my trunk...I don't store it flat in my garage.
I carry my spare tire fully inflated in my trunk...I don't store it flat in my garage.
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I believe if this gentleman feels the most comfortable carrying a self defense gun without one in the chamber, that is how he should carry it.
He is doing so at his level of comfort and training.
I do Not rely on him or anybody else to defend me, or my own, if the need would arise.
I on the other hand, carry chambered as I will want any and all the advantage I can get, if the unfortunate need arises.
Just my .02 cents worth.
PC945
He is doing so at his level of comfort and training.
I do Not rely on him or anybody else to defend me, or my own, if the need would arise.
I on the other hand, carry chambered as I will want any and all the advantage I can get, if the unfortunate need arises.
Just my .02 cents worth.
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keith44spl
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Well thar ya go...neglect your equipment, and it'll come back to bite ya in the ***!
If I didn't have the knowledge or confidences to carry a firearm in a state of readiness, read that as loaded...I think I'd jest as soon stay home.
Su Amigo,
Dave
That's all those cheap made glocks are good for is to get you hurt. I wouldn't buy one if it was $1.50.....JMO.
keith44spl
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jlrhiner,
Now ol pard, if'n I'm a riding that thar mule...Do I need to be concerned
'bout a round cookin off in the chamber if'n ol Ruth werst gets hit by lightin'?
As not to drift too awful fur off here, I've been known for 40 years to carry loaded for bear,
cocked, unlocked with the grip safety tied/pinned down and lived to tell about it.
Don't try this at home kids!
Su Amigo,
Dave
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That video was EPIC, my carry system from now on. =)
Arik
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Just like the guy at the local range 2 years ago who had an expansive 1911 with TWO safeties too bad he forgot that if you have your finger on the trigger and then drop the thumb safety bad things will happen. Must be a cheap 1911 when all it does is get you/others hurt.
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I carry a 442 in an owb thumb break holster. I train to use it for self defense. drawing quickly and using my left hand to fend off an attacker at least long enough to body index him with a 110 grain hollow point. For a longer shot I activate the sidemount laser.
I'm planning on purchasing an M&P9c and intend to train with it in the same manner. It's foolish to think I'll be able to casually rack the slide and load a round. Tying up both hands in the process. I make my own holsters and make sure the trigger's properly and safely covered. Any gun improperly carried in an ill fitting holster can be a danger.
It's very important to use quality gear and practice alot. Your life and the lives of your loved ones depend on it.
I'm planning on purchasing an M&P9c and intend to train with it in the same manner. It's foolish to think I'll be able to casually rack the slide and load a round. Tying up both hands in the process. I make my own holsters and make sure the trigger's properly and safely covered. Any gun improperly carried in an ill fitting holster can be a danger.
It's very important to use quality gear and practice alot. Your life and the lives of your loved ones depend on it.
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jlrhiner
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How big was that ol' Govt. Model?
jlrhiner
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jlrhiner,
Now ol pard, if'n I'm a riding that thar mule...Do I need to be concerned
'bout a round cookin off in the chamber if'n ol Ruth werst gets hit by lightin'?
Su Amigo,
Dave
it's not he one in the chamber Dave, it's all the rest of them
jlrhiner
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baccusboy
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Older Sigma version, yes.
On a side note, the newer "SD VE" version has a far less heavy trigger. Somewhat gritty, but that will likely work itself out. I was impressed, but sad that the new "SD VE" model requires me to put the trigger face over the middle of my finger to make a pull (for the most part). I prefer to use the end of my finger. My hands are large. Otherwise, it was one of the best-feeling guns in terms or ergos I've felt in a while. Only the Walter PPQ bested it, of what I looked at, and you're talking twice the price there.
Arik
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CowboyKen
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One of the things I like about my XD is the grip safety. I always make sure it is not engaged when re-holstering.
The only handgun that I carry without a round under the firing pin is a 2nd gen SAA. Have to cock it to shoot it anyway and it is not safe with one under the hammer.
Ken
BCDWYO
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Any firearm that is not "drop safe" should probably not be carried with one in the chamber (Colt 1903, 1908 come to mind and I'm sure there are other older models). I also would never carry my Tokarev with one in the chamber (but I wouldn't carry that gun period...I have plenty of better options).
venomballistics
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fixed it for you.
While I have no problem with such arms per se, I'd take just about anything to the range, some guns impose unnecessary risk. This goes into understanding the mechanics of ones arm and evaluating its fitness for such duty.
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