Chambered or not?
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Aticus
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I carry chambered as I think an empty gun is a useless gun. BUT, I did see a video of an Israeli who could draw what looked like a striker fired wonder 9 and chamber a cartridge and fire it really quickly.
Chambered with the safety on.
Thread started yesterday morning:
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-pistols/343658-one-chamber.html
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-pistols/343658-one-chamber.html
venomballistics
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we've covered this topic with a goodly amount of heat months ago.
the result ... some hard feelings and a strong leaning toward chambered.
to reiterate my stance I'll gladly offer what I did then.
"an empty chamber is a forfeit in a gunfight"
the result ... some hard feelings and a strong leaning toward chambered.
to reiterate my stance I'll gladly offer what I did then.
"an empty chamber is a forfeit in a gunfight"
djh1765
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Alway's chambered.
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Houdini1953
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No brainer! Always with one chambered.
You never know when or under what conditions you will need to fire your weapon as quickly and having to rack a slide is too much under most severe circumstances or your supporting hand may be injured or otherwise occupied.
I got into a situation that had I not had a round chambered it could have been fatal for me so it will not happen again!
You never know when or under what conditions you will need to fire your weapon as quickly and having to rack a slide is too much under most severe circumstances or your supporting hand may be injured or otherwise occupied.
I got into a situation that had I not had a round chambered it could have been fatal for me so it will not happen again!
photoman
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It depends on the situation...
Houdini1953
Member
Problem is you can not know the situation now can you, always be prepared not caught off guard!
No kidding, this is getting to be a daily thing.
BrianE
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Does it have an IL? :what: JK...
It's usually the newbies that re-ask questions. I highly recommend if you're a new guy to make sure you search the topic or take a quick stroll through all the other posts to assure it wasnt just asked...
It'll definitely prevent cranky folks lol...
It's usually the newbies that re-ask questions. I highly recommend if you're a new guy to make sure you search the topic or take a quick stroll through all the other posts to assure it wasnt just asked...
It'll definitely prevent cranky folks lol...
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Thanks for the replies. I also feel chambered is the way to carry. I tend to think the few seconds it may take to chamber a round could be the difference in surviving an unfortunate encounter. For those of you getting uptight about the reposted topic, my apologies. I am indeed a newbie and in no way meant to ruffle feathers. Thanks again.
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Don't sweat it. This subject is one that has come up repetitively lately, it's the subject we're whining about, not you. Have a good evening.
Only if you don't really want to be prepared to defend yourself!
Not to beat a dead horse, but I originally carried without one in the chamber. I personally don't think that the time in racking the slide would be that huge (and I practiced racking it as I drew it).
But a post here made me switch my behavior. The point being what if someone has already griped my left arm. Or as posted earlier here, the arm is already occupied somehow. Since then I always have one in the chamber.
Honestly, as long as it's in the holster, it's safe. Chambered or not. Just need to be aware as you put it in the holser.
But a post here made me switch my behavior. The point being what if someone has already griped my left arm. Or as posted earlier here, the arm is already occupied somehow. Since then I always have one in the chamber.
Honestly, as long as it's in the holster, it's safe. Chambered or not. Just need to be aware as you put it in the holser.
Rick_A
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To further beat the mutilated horse, it is my opinion that if one is not comfortable with carrying a loaded firearm with a round in the chamber, they should not be carrying at all.
