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thedudeabides · September 17, 2013, 03:37 AM

If you don't like condition 1, don't carry a 1911.

If your safety disengages too easily for you to think it's safe while holstered, get it adjusted for a tighter fit and maybe get one that's low profile and won't snag. Most 1911s for carry have a low profile thumb safety that requires some effort to disengage.

I've carried condition 1 for over 15 years (HKs and 1911s). It's one of the safest ways to carry a gun with one in the pipe.

While it's possible to lower the hammer on a live round, and I'm familiar with the procedure, I really don't see a reason why I'd want to do it.

September 17, 2013, 03:37 AM	#17
thedudeabides Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2012 Posts: 1,031	If you don't like condition 1, don't carry a 1911. If your safety disengages too easily for you to think it's safe while holstered, get it adjusted for a tighter fit and maybe get one that's low profile and won't snag. Most 1911s for carry have a low profile thumb safety that requires some effort to disengage. I've carried condition 1 for over 15 years (HKs and 1911s). It's one of the safest ways to carry a gun with one in the pipe. While it's possible to lower the hammer on a live round, and I'm familiar with the procedure, I really don't see a reason why I'd want to do it. __________________ OK, so not all plastic guns are bad