One in the chamber?

exilefromhell · October 12, 2001, 08:05 AM

Do you keep one in the chamber in your CC or home defense gun?

David Scott · October 12, 2001, 08:27 AM

Of course. It may be needed at a moment's notice, so it's kept ready.

Aahzz · October 12, 2001, 08:42 AM

Absolutely. Not much good in a hurry without one there....

**Mal H** · October 12, 2001, 08:51 AM

Although the question in the thread below concerned LEO's, the arguments presented apply to almost everyone carrying a pistol for defense: http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...threadid=81622

exilefromhell · October 12, 2001, 09:34 AM

very VERY good points?!
Thank You!

Tamara · October 12, 2001, 10:26 AM

Yes, I do.

RWK · October 12, 2001, 10:35 AM

Absolutely; Springfield TRP (1911A1 type) in Condition One. When you need a self-defense weapon, you need it very quickly!

C.R.Sam · October 12, 2001, 10:41 AM

Yes

rock_jock · October 12, 2001, 10:59 AM

I don't, but maybe I should.

The problem I have is I haven't found a good IWB holster for my Glock 23 and feel uncomfortable with one in the pipe while carrying Mexican style.

exilefromhell · October 12, 2001, 11:03 AM

RWK What do you mean condition one? Is there more terminology that I am missing?

exilefromhell · October 12, 2001, 11:05 AM

rock_jock I carry the 23. I use a kramer. Its good IMO. But then again, it is my first holster. There is also a "conceal carry" special magazine on the shelves right now. Its $9, but it is 95%+ dedicated toward just CC. Has over 25 holster rig tests-for specific guns too, gun tests for CC, etc, etc.

David Scott · October 12, 2001, 12:11 PM

Quote:

I don't, but maybe I should.

The problem I have is I haven't found a good IWB holster for my Glock 23 and feel uncomfortable with one in the pipe while carrying Mexican style.

May I reccommend a good IWB, the High Noon "Hideaway?"

http://www.highnoonholsters.com

It's available with either a metal clip or a pair of leather belt loops; mine's the metal clip. The leather's rough side out, which I prefer as it keeps an IWB from shifting around as you move. It's well made, reasonably priced, and comfortable (for me at least). Available for a slew of guns including your Glock.

The Hideaway holds the gun with the barrel straight up and down. If you prefer a forward tilt, the "Down Under" model is similar but slanted.

Ben Shepherd · October 12, 2001, 12:26 PM

ABSOLUTELY!!!!

Ala Dan · October 12, 2001, 01:05 PM

ALWAYS

With time constraint's being a factor; the life
it saves may be mine!!!

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.

adept · October 12, 2001, 01:13 PM

always...without it you have nothing more than a paperweight. this is a debate that my wife and i have had quite a few times and that is to carry with one in the pipe or not. she tends not to keep one chambered, i remind her that if someone jumps her she's not going to have time to rack the slide and chamber one. she's practicing an israeli style draw, which is draw-n-rack in one motion...not an easy thing to do at first.

Adept

Erik · October 12, 2001, 01:14 PM

Yes. Although I can manipulate the slide quickly as needed, there are scenarious when ever that small amount of time is a liability.

dairycreek · October 12, 2001, 01:54 PM

All my guns are considered to be loaded - all the time. No matter what.

yorec · October 12, 2001, 03:24 PM

Always - the only time I have a magazine in the handgun and not one in the chamber is if I've just seated the magazine and am about to rack the slide.

J. Parker · October 12, 2001, 03:29 PM

Always a round in the chamber but then again I don't own Glock's anymore either

...Best, J. Parker

notbubba · October 12, 2001, 03:58 PM

If I was a smart aleck I would say "Andy only lets me carry one in my pocket"

Condition one is "cocked and locked" thats a round in the chamber with the gun cocked and the safty on.

You see this with 1911's.

OF · October 12, 2001, 04:16 PM

Does bin Laden have head lice?

- Gabe

J.T.King · October 12, 2001, 04:53 PM

As they say, the best gun for self defense is the one you have with you, and in the same vein, the best place for that self defense bullet to be is under the hammer.

Gun's not much use with out a bullet in it.

Heck, I refuse to even own a gun with a safety on it - just one more thing to have to remember in a SHTF situation. All of our SD guns are double action, round up the snout, pull the trigger and they will ALWAYS go bang at least once.

JT

Cavè Canem · October 12, 2001, 05:38 PM

Yes. And if you are looking for an easy IWB holster. Go out and buy a cheap ole' nylon one. I carry in a nylon all the time and have no problems. I also use a Galco Royal Gaurd and a Fobus.

Thanks for the link to the highnoonholster website. Looks like good stuff price well.

KPS · October 12, 2001, 07:11 PM

Always cocked n locked w/ 1 in the tube.No sense in carrying a gun if it's not ready to go.

blades67 · October 12, 2001, 07:31 PM

It depends.

October 12, 2001, 08:05 AM	#1
exilefromhell Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2001 Location: N/A Posts: 353	One in the chamber? Do you keep one in the chamber in your CC or home defense gun?

October 12, 2001, 10:26 AM	#6
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	Yes, I do. __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

October 12, 2001, 01:54 PM	#17
dairycreek Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 1998 Location: North Plains, Oregon, USA Posts: 1,867	Absolutely! All my guns are considered to be loaded - all the time. No matter what.

October 12, 2001, 04:53 PM	#22
J.T.King Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2000 Location: SoCal Posts: 345	Is this a trick question? As they say, the best gun for self defense is the one you have with you, and in the same vein, the best place for that self defense bullet to be is under the hammer. Gun's not much use with out a bullet in it. Heck, I refuse to even own a gun with a safety on it - just one more thing to have to remember in a SHTF situation. All of our SD guns are double action, round up the snout, pull the trigger and they will ALWAYS go bang at least once. JT

October 12, 2001, 08:27 AM	#2
David Scott Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2000 Posts: 2,456	Of course. It may be needed at a moment's notice, so it's kept ready.

October 12, 2001, 08:42 AM	#3
Aahzz Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 1999 Location: CT Posts: 211	Absolutely. Not much good in a hurry without one there....

October 12, 2001, 08:51 AM	#4
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 17,067	Although the question in the thread below concerned LEO's, the arguments presented apply to almost everyone carrying a pistol for defense: http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...threadid=81622

October 12, 2001, 09:34 AM	#5
exilefromhell Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2001 Location: N/A Posts: 353	very VERY good points?! Thank You!

October 12, 2001, 10:35 AM	#7
RWK Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 1999 Location: Occupied Virginia Posts: 2,777	Absolutely; Springfield TRP (1911A1 type) in Condition One. When you need a self-defense weapon, you need it very quickly!

October 12, 2001, 10:41 AM	#8
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 30, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Yes

October 12, 2001, 10:59 AM	#9
rock_jock Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2000 Location: SE Texas Posts: 1,779	I don't, but maybe I should. The problem I have is I haven't found a good IWB holster for my Glock 23 and feel uncomfortable with one in the pipe while carrying Mexican style.

October 12, 2001, 11:03 AM	#10
exilefromhell Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2001 Location: N/A Posts: 353	RWK What do you mean condition one? Is there more terminology that I am missing?

October 12, 2001, 11:05 AM	#11
exilefromhell Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2001 Location: N/A Posts: 353	rock_jock I carry the 23. I use a kramer. Its good IMO. But then again, it is my first holster. There is also a "conceal carry" special magazine on the shelves right now. Its $9, but it is 95%+ dedicated toward just CC. Has over 25 holster rig tests-for specific guns too, gun tests for CC, etc, etc.

October 12, 2001, 12:26 PM	#13
Ben Shepherd Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 1,462	ABSOLUTELY!!!!

October 12, 2001, 01:05 PM	#14
Ala Dan Member in memoriam Join Date: August 14, 1999 Location: In The HOT, Humid, and Mu Posts: 6,116	ALWAYS With time constraint's being a factor; the life it saves may be mine!!! Best Wishes, Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.

October 12, 2001, 01:13 PM	#15
adept Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2001 Posts: 410	always...without it you have nothing more than a paperweight. this is a debate that my wife and i have had quite a few times and that is to carry with one in the pipe or not. she tends not to keep one chambered, i remind her that if someone jumps her she's not going to have time to rack the slide and chamber one. she's practicing an israeli style draw, which is draw-n-rack in one motion...not an easy thing to do at first. Adept

October 12, 2001, 01:14 PM	#16
Erik Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1999 Location: America Posts: 3,479	Yes. Although I can manipulate the slide quickly as needed, there are scenarious when ever that small amount of time is a liability.

October 12, 2001, 03:24 PM	#18
yorec Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2000 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,328	Always - the only time I have a magazine in the handgun and not one in the chamber is if I've just seated the magazine and am about to rack the slide.

October 12, 2001, 03:29 PM	#19
J. Parker Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2000 Location: Ephrata, wa. USA Posts: 1,338	Always a round in the chamber but then again I don't own Glock's anymore either ...Best, J. Parker

October 12, 2001, 03:58 PM	#20
notbubba Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2001 Location: Jackson Michigan Posts: 790	If I was a smart aleck I would say "Andy only lets me carry one in my pocket" Condition one is "cocked and locked" thats a round in the chamber with the gun cocked and the safty on. You see this with 1911's.

October 12, 2001, 04:16 PM	#21
OF Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2000 Posts: 2,239	Does bin Laden have head lice? - Gabe

October 12, 2001, 05:38 PM	#23
Cavè Canem Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2001 Location: NW VA Posts: 228	Yes. And if you are looking for an easy IWB holster. Go out and buy a cheap ole' nylon one. I carry in a nylon all the time and have no problems. I also use a Galco Royal Gaurd and a Fobus. Thanks for the link to the highnoonholster website. Looks like good stuff price well.

October 12, 2001, 07:11 PM	#24
KPS Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2001 Location: MA Posts: 780	Always cocked n locked w/ 1 in the tube.No sense in carrying a gun if it's not ready to go.

October 12, 2001, 07:31 PM	#25
blades67 Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 1999 Location: Chandler, Arizona, USA Posts: 6,014	It depends.