Readiness of firearm

[eaglescout316]

A thousand apologies if this has been covered before. In what state of readiness (for lack of a better term) do you have your carry firearm?

I have two handguns that have a safety, but my Springfield XD Mod.2 only has those safeties that try to determine if I REALLY wanted to pull the trigger. Currently my Springfield is in the console of my car and has a magazine in it, but no round in the chamber.

What about you? Do you have have one in the chamber and you're ready to go, or is there some step you would have to complete to be cocked, locked, and ready to rock?

 

[Dennis]

1911s are always in condition 1. S&W 3914NL round chambered and full mag inserted. On safe when not being carried. Off safe when carried.
Sig 220 and 239, round chambered with full mag.
You are playing with fire, otherwise.
PRACTICE!!!

 

[eaglescout316]

1911s are always in condition 1. S&W 3914NL round chambered and full mag inserted. On safe when not being carried. Off safe when carried.
Sig 220 and 239, round chambered with full mag.
You are playing with fire, otherwise.
PRACTICE!!!

Thank you very much for your input!

 

[InsideWaist]

For my Colt M1911, it's carried in Condition 1. For my Shield 9, it's with mag+1 (full mag with one in the chamber) and safety off when holstered.

 

[silversnake]

These guns are designed to be carried with a round in the chamber. Your XD already has multiple redundant internal safeties, plus a grip safety. If you're not feeling confident in keeping a round chambered perhaps that's an indication it's time for more training.

 

[Fishinfool]

I carry gun holstered, empty, and one bullet in my shirt pocket, just in case...

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Actually, DA revolvers I carry in a hip holster, fully loaded. Most all of my DA revolver use these days is for sporting use.

S/A's - Ruger new models fully loaded and holstered. Colts, and Colt clones, 5 rounds with the hammer down on an empty chamber.

1911's, fully loaded, cocked and locked. I prefer a holster with a safety strap that goes between the hammer and frame.

DA semi's like the LCP or SIG, fully loaded, usually with the safety on, if it has one. I practice using the safety so it's second nature.

For pocket carry, only semi's or revolvers with a long DA first shot. I don't like to carry cocked and locked SA's, or striker fired pistols with typical striker fired triggers in my pocket. Call me a prude, but I have seen bad things happen when pocket carry and short, light trigger pulls are mixed.

Striker fired, always in a holster that covers the trigger guard, preferably stiff Kydex so there is no chance of soft leather getting into the trigger guard.

Larry

 

[OKFC05]

If your XD is loose in the console of the car, then you need to get a proper holster. No handgun should be carried loose in a container with other items, or similarly loose on your body. When you have your XD in a fitted holster that covers the trigger, it is considered inert until you draw it, and it can be safely fully loaded in the holster.
Having the handgun in a proper holster rather than banging around loose is far more important than how many mechanical safeties it has.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

What's this magazine thing? Is that like the clips you use in those semi-automatic pistols I've heard about?

Carry a revolver. If six shots aren't enough, carry another revolver. If twelve shots aren't enough, carry yet another revolver. Repeat as necessary.

Where do you load and unload that pistol, and in what direction do you point it when doing so?

 

[Jeppo]

I carry gun holstered, empty, and one bullet in my shirt pocket, just in case...

 

[forrestinmathews]

Another one of these threads? Burn it with fire.

 

[Skeptic 9c]

There are opinions: [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pU2IOTEZlU[/ame]

I am of the school that holds if you are nervous about a round in the chamber, carry a revolver. Double Action or for the absolutely paranoid a Single Action revolver.

Geoff
Who carries a round in the chamber, a full magazine and a full backup magazine. (I also carry 8 round Kahr magazines, because I can.)

 

[nachogrande]

ALMOST HAD COFFEE THRU THE NOSE.

Thanks for the laugh FF & I wish I could get that pic in a poster of Barney for the mancave. I BELIEVE it's been covered before but IMO a CC gun belongs on your person & if it is not ready to use immediately it is a prop. If said gun has an external safety (I don't want one for CC) I would use it, BUT be VERY WELL PRACTICED in it's use.

 

[Arik]

What do you mean......"only has those safeties that try to determine if I REALLY wanted to pull the trigger" how does a safety determine anything for you? You control it not the other way around.


Always loaded all the time. Every day, every night, 24/7/365

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[D Brown]

Carry Reccommendations

Condition 1, Cocked & Locked.

 

[oneounceload]

An unloaded gun (and one with a full mag and none in the chamber is unloaded) is merely a rock. You'd be better off not carrying a gun but something else if you are afraid to carry with one in the chamber.

 

[Muss Muggins]

What do you mean......"only has those safeties that try to determine if I REALLY wanted to pull the trigger" how does a safety determine anything for you?

Seems like that would be a billion dollar idea . . .

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

There are opinions: Carry Condition Tactical Butterscotch - YouTube

I am of the school that holds if you are nervous about a round in the chamber, carry a revolver. Double Action or for the absolutely paranoid a Single Action revolver.

I fully agree. However, for those who choose to carry a single action revolver, sometimes called Tactical Historical Carry, it should be pointed out that there is actually a legitimate question as to whether one should carry a loaded round under the hammer of a SA revolver. There are, in regard to this question, two kinds of SA revolvers made today. For each revolver, there is one right answer to the question (it is generally "yes" or "no"), and which it is depends on the design of the revolver itself.

It is difficult to avoid the impression that firearms should only be carried by those who know how they work. I know that that's not completely true - some individuals who respect tradition, respect [legitimate] authority, and can walk and chew gum at the same time are capable of handling firearms safely, and many do. But it's a lot easier when you understand what's going on inside.

 

[Lee in Quartzsite]

If you don't want to carry a loaded gun (1 in the chamber), get yourself a bunch of rocks instead. A lot cheaper and you won't hurt yourself....unless you drop one on your foot.

 

[bigwheelzip]

I voted in your poll but wanted you to be aware that with repeated chamberings, the impact to the chambered round associated with the slide driving it into the chamber can push the projectile into the case, affecting the rounds pressure. If you repeatedly load and unload the same carry rounds, track the one that's been chambered and compare its length to unchambered ones or better yet, shoot it at the range.

 

[Kanewpadle]

A thousand apologies if this has been covered before. In what state of readiness (for lack of a better term) do you have your carry firearm?

I have two handguns that have a safety, but my Springfield XD Mod.2 only has those safeties that try to determine if I REALLY wanted to pull the trigger. Currently my Springfield is in the console of my car and has a magazine in it, but no round in the chamber.

What about you? Do you have have one in the chamber and you're ready to go, or is there some step you would have to complete to be cocked, locked, and ready to rock?

Welcome to the forum. Ignore the ole curmudgeons that hate repeat threads. They tend to forget that new thinking, ideas, or opinions may be offered.

Any and all guns that you rely on for self defense should be loaded at all times. If you don't feel comfortable with that gun, it doesn't matter what type of gun it is. It simply means that you need to get more familiar with it. Which means practice. It does not mean that you need another type of gun.

Go shoot the gun. A lot.