Does anyone CCW a Model 1911 in condition one ?
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Yes. I do.
AJ
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Was trained that way. IWB small of the back when I do feel the need of an M1911.
Absolutely, in this Ryan Grizzle IWB holster so nicely molded that it has an accommodation for the thumb safety in the on position. Largely because of this holster I've overcome any apprehensions about Condition One carry.
I'm not sure I'd be so sanguine if all I had was a crappy Uncle Mike's to carry my pistol in, and consider a good holster an important part of safe gun handling and transport.
I'm not sure I'd be so sanguine if all I had was a crappy Uncle Mike's to carry my pistol in, and consider a good holster an important part of safe gun handling and transport.
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Trooper224
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Yes, for decades.
Not since the 1980s....... my .45 needs were met by some form of a 1911 Colt Commander......transitioned to a West German Sig 220 in 1988.
SAFireman
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Yes, for many years now. No worries at all with a good holster, or on top of my dresser.
I have friends that carry with the grip safety pinned down, cocked & locked as well.
I have friends that carry with the grip safety pinned down, cocked & locked as well.
sigp220.45
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mckenney99
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Yes, some sort of 1911 has been my off duty and now retired daily carry weapon for decades. Always carried in condition 1 without any hesitation.
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Yes and ONLY in Condition 1. I verify that the holster has adequate thumb safety tension, that the grip safety is working and that the holster covers the trigger but does not drag on it. I use a Milt Sparks Criterion IWB holster. Heavy guns require rigs that spread weight well out over a substantial belt.
Yes. The way it was designed to be carried.
Once upon a time I was attending an academy class when a young officer (packing a Glock, no doubt) discretely informed me that my handgun was cocked in my holster.
Once upon a time I was attending an academy class when a young officer (packing a Glock, no doubt) discretely informed me that my handgun was cocked in my holster.
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Yes, carry LW customized Commander in original caliber in Milt Sparks IWB, by chance its cold carry one of my full size Series 70 or earlier in original Roy Baker Pancake. Always carry couple spare magazines.
Pig Hunter
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LW Commander now. Always condition 1 . Proper training and muscle memory and it's safer than any striker fired pistol without a thumb safety. Been doing it for over 40 ear with no issues. Hi Power too.
I have always enjoyed the post I saw on the forum about the new recruit that saw one of the old-timers carrying his 1911 cocked and locked, so the rookie started carrying his revolver cocked in the holster too! Fortunately, the poster said a fellow officer noticed it fairly soon and put a stop to him doing that.
sousana
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I've carried my 1911 concealed in that manner since 1982 when I got my concealed carry license, now, my BUG, an officers sized 1911 I carry round in chamber hammer down.
ALWAYS in CONDITION ONE
Rpg
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I always carry my 1911’s cocked and locked.
I also have the grip safety disabled on my 1911’s: a proper high grip can engage the grip safety if it’s not disabled.
I also have the grip safety disabled on my 1911’s: a proper high grip can engage the grip safety if it’s not disabled.
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