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monkey95 · February 10, 2009, 12:37 AM

Did not have a round in chamber until 3 days ago. After reading TFL threads I decided on "one in chamber, safety on". This morning, 0330, I had my first true OH S! moment as our alarm went off. I am a heavy sleeper , but, 5 seconds from out of bed ready to fire was in hind sight very comforting(especially for my wife who is gun wary). Luckily it was a false alarm, 3 more alarms during the day, and I am sure I have forever traumitized my dd moving through the house in boxers with a gun in hand!

That said, not having to rack slide was a comfort for me

The only other thing learned is my dog talks a big game but...

February 10, 2009, 12:37 AM	#28
monkey95 Member Join Date: February 5, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 75	Thank You TFL and Members Did not have a round in chamber until 3 days ago. After reading TFL threads I decided on "one in chamber, safety on". This morning, 0330, I had my first true OH S! moment as our alarm went off. I am a heavy sleeper , but, 5 seconds from out of bed ready to fire was in hind sight very comforting(especially for my wife who is gun wary). Luckily it was a false alarm, 3 more alarms during the day, and I am sure I have forever traumitized my dd moving through the house in boxers with a gun in hand! That said, not having to rack slide was a comfort for me The only other thing learned is my dog talks a big game but...