How many carry a round in the chamber?
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BCDWYO
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Yeah...really if you are going to carry a semi-auto for self defense, carrying a round in the chamber is the only way to go. There are various options (DAO, striker vs hammer, cocked and locked vs hammer down) that depending on the model and style gun you carry can help with your comfort level, but I don't think anyone would really recommend an empty chamber. The most important thing is that regardless of how you decide to go, get some good training and instruction on YOUR weapon...and then practice with it until it is second nature...not just shooting, but manipulation of the safety etc.
Good luck!
Good luck!
10mm Sonny
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Bluffing is for poker. Keep a round in the chamber.
As BCDWYO said, get training!
As BCDWYO said, get training!
xopher88x
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I do, and confidently at that. It's the only way to go, really. With a good holster and safe gun handling, there's virtually nothing to worry about.
NCW Ray
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Started carrying in 1975 and have ALWAYS carried one in the chamber.
one in the chamber, pistol in a good holster.
if pistol is out of the holster, finger out of triggerguard.
use care when reholstering. i have read that lots of NDs occur when clothing or some other object (like a finger
) gets in front of the trigger during reholstering.
if pistol is out of the holster, finger out of triggerguard.
use care when reholstering. i have read that lots of NDs occur when clothing or some other object (like a finger
) gets in front of the trigger during reholstering.IMHO not carrying a round in the chamber is like the old practice of carrying an empty chamber under the hammer of a revolver. In modern firearms neither makes any sense and could result in a bad outcome. Get some good training, practice until handling the gun becomes second nature and hope you never have to use it.
Dragon88
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A duty/carry gun that's not fully loaded, with a round in the chamber, is called a "Dead mans gun".
At the same time, if you are not comfortable carrying a pistol that way yet, get some good training until you are.
At the same time, if you are not comfortable carrying a pistol that way yet, get some good training until you are.
gruntdeputy
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Look at it this way; if you had to fight off an assailant with one hand and draw your weapon with the other, how would you rack the slide to chamber a round?
Carry a round in the chamber and practice with it until you are confident and comfortable. If need be practice (safely) with snap caps. If you cannot get over it, than consider transitioning to a revolver.
Good luck, stay safe.
Frank
Carry a round in the chamber and practice with it until you are confident and comfortable. If need be practice (safely) with snap caps. If you cannot get over it, than consider transitioning to a revolver.
Good luck, stay safe.
Frank
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flkinganuthin
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it's actually quite easy to rack it one handed off your belt.. but yeah, who wants to have to do that DURING a fight?
smokey04
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All of the info posted above is A++ WISDOM. However, if you are unable to achieve a training level that is comfortable for you,then I would suggest carrying a DA revolver.I don't mean that to sound snotty, I do know some folks that are just not comfortable carrying "cocked and locked" over a chambered round. The solution,as I suggested,is a good double action revolver. In any reasonable caliber .357 Mag or better you will not be undergunned.Nick
tacreload
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Good advice from this gentleman.I'd like to add "brain connected to trigger finger."A semi auto with manual safety may be the way to go for you.Yes I know there are a lot of people who feel it's not needed, but go with what you are comfortable with.It's all a matter of personal preference.Not to ignite controversy,but racking the slide of a loaded weapon off your belt during a fight makes me extremely nervous.
silentflyer
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With anything other than an old style single action, yes always a live round in the chamber.
g_conway
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I look at it like this... You carry the weapon for protection, only to be used in life threatoning situations. What good does it do if it is NOT ready to be used. If you are concerned about safety, your abilities, etc. PRACTICE until you are OK with it. If you don't feel safe with the gun, don't carry it till you do. You'll just get yourself hurt.
When I carry my .45 Commander, it's in Condition One - loaded, cocked and locked. Your carry piece must be your own, meaning you are comfortable, knowledgeable, proficient and confident with it. If you're not, PRACTICE until you make it your own.
Larry
Larry
Always a round in my chamber with a 1911 or any auto. I usually carry a DA revolver now days because of arthritis in my hands. Gripping a slide comes with much pain, but I can shoot 44 magnum. I never feel under gunned with a revolver.
