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October 18, 2012, 06:28 AM | #51 |
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I also have thoughts of not being safe carrying my Colt 1911 cocked and locked, however many people have said its the only way to carry a 1911. I have been thinking about a holster that has a strap between the hammer and the slide. What are your thoughts ?
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I've been carrying religiously since 1989. In all of that time, I've [thankfully] never needed to resort to pulling that weapon [not including while working in full-time LE]. I should also point out a few facts: I go out of my way to avoid conflict of all kinds. That includes "fightin' words", staring contests, going to bars, night clubs, parties, or participating in those stupid, mobile confrontations that result in "road rage". I strive to remain in "condition yellow" at all times. However, the gun is my final recourse in the face of unprovoked, criminal attempts on my life, or that of my loved ones. It is for the time that avoidance, vigilance, retreat, talking, pepper spray, or empty hands might not be enough. Since I don't know when, or if, such a dire situation will befall me, I am ALWAYS armed. It is analogous to the spare tire in your car: You never know when or if you'll need it, but if the time comes that you do need it....you'll probably need it in the worst way. Therefore, you always have it in your vehicle. Same logic applies.
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Whats the inconsistency? I trust my G26 as my dedicated CCW yet I choose to leave it home at certain times....and as of now choose not to carry with a round chambered? I am working up the confidence to carry 100% with a round chambered. You have chosen to quote me on 3 random instances out of context to create some sort of Mitt Romney-like campaign.
Enlighten me, great ones.... If it's my handle that you pointed out....I own 2 stainless guns that are not my dedicated CCW, because I prefer stainless. Soooo....whats the issue...or did you just feel like trolling today? Last edited by StainlessSteel215; October 18, 2012 at 08:38 AM. |
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What I think they are referring to is that you trust your Glock with your life, yet dont trust it enough to carry it in condition one.
But i could be wrong.
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Right, but why must that be the one and only way to carry? What makes these guys' opinions on my carry system the standard for which EVERYONE must carry?
I'm a relatively novice shooter, not a beginner but far from expert. Ive put hundreds of hours and thousands of rounds of ammo into this lifestyle to get better, safer, and more proficient. I am STILL working up the confidence to carry a Glock condition 1 because it makes me jumpy, I am working through it as we speak. Period. Last edited by StainlessSteel215; October 18, 2012 at 09:01 AM. |
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I don't carry, but it seems to me the solution to having a safe gun ready to shoot without having to rack the slide is to carry a revolver with the chamber under the hammer empty. Live well, be safe Prof Young |
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Space your posts are unproductive, pointless, childish and annoying. Troll elsewhere.
**EDIT** I see you revised your last post, but still I find your original post offensive and pointless. Sparks I at least appreciate where your focus is with that last post. As I mentioned at least 5 times already in this thread...it's a combination of the gun AND my own handling that makes me hesitant to carry my G26 with one in the pipe. I dont fear the striker fired/non external safety features, or else I would have traded this gun long ago. I love the Glock....been shooting Glocks for 5+ years now but yes, admittedly, the confidence to keep a round chambered isnt 100% there yet. Im working on it because I want to carry as safely and responsibly as possible. At least Im honest enough to admit that...some of the cowboys out there need to slow it down a notch and realize not everyone can flip the switch overnight to a FULL locked and loaded 24/7 carry lifestyle. Might take me weeks, might take months. At least I admit to making an effort |
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This is why DA revolvers are still being made today. No mag springs or extractors or feed ramps to worry about. No repeatedly rechambering the same round by slamming it into a ramp. I love 1911s and made pretty good money working on them and competing with them. But I have seen exactly how many things can go wrong on a semi auto and make it choke. I saw it happen at big money matches to factory shooters with custom guns who get paid big bucks. I cannot place 100% trust in one. I only carry revolvers. Simple is good.
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But when I do go downtown, and I stick my P-11 under my belt, I want it to be ready for use on a second's notice. As an old mentor of mine once said, if you have a hesitation about whether you can use a weapon in a crisis without delay, maybe you are better off not carrying. Part of that is fully trusting your gun and knowing what it can and cannot do in your hands. I suspect you may not be ready for that yet. Either train until you are, or consider that carrying may not be for you. |
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Thank you Constantine, Sparks, Don and all others....and even Space for switching gears to contribute to the thread. Its appreciated.
I am happy to update that tonight will be my first 24 hours of carrying everywhere (except work) with one in the pipe. Im carrying Federal 124gr Hydra-Shock +P JHP in 9mm. Yesterday after work, I loaded up....practiced holstering and handling with my finger far from the trigger as always. I practiced, sitting, reaching, and simply walking around knowing a round was chambered. I went to a few places carrying IWB as I always do....including a trip with my daughter. Ill admit, the apex of my anxiety was picking her up and carrying her knowing that I had a hot gun holstered. It wasnt as bad as I thought but still alarms me. I think a few weeks it will subside... Thanks again |
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lol....don't worry about it man. I knew someone who was the same way as you. It'll subside, I promise. You'll laugh at this one day as wonder how the heck you even had this gun on you without one in the pipe. I'm not even worried about you. You'll get used to it soon.
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You are right...and it does seem funny to me already. Im a young healthy confident guy....spent plenty of time in the gym and carry myself just fine at 6'1 220lbs.
But I'm telling ya, once that Glock goes hot on my person I am stripped from that confidence and have to REEEEALLY work at it without fixating. Im sure that because Im making a conscious effort now to carry condition 1 everywhere I carry....it will go away soon. Once I get home and suit up Im sure I will have made more progress already in 24 hours. Ive carried for a couple years now but this is a TOTAL game changer for me! My problem is, Ive shot handguns for about 6 years now but only recently I have made a real effort to carry responsibly, and make an effort to take SD classes to improve as a shooter. I am making up for lost time and bad practices |
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I just never realized the importance of carrying hot. There's no other way for me to explain that. In my mind I always rationalized that taking a second to rack the slide wasnt a big deal....and now I know better specially after watching the Tueller drill.
Here's my deal: I never spoke with a large group of experienced shooters, SD experts, and overall gun enthusiasts before like this. Ever. My 2 buddies who I occasionally shoot with barely carry so I never compared notes with them. My local gun shop where I spend at least 1 day a week never makes mention of condition 1. I sit and chat with them before and after range shoots but we talk about EVERYTHING except that...or maybe I just never listened. I am a guy who basically taught myself to shoot and handle firearms...and now I realize that it was a bad practice and I understand how truly important it can be to carry C1 in a real life situation. I learn by asking LOTS of questions...sometimes at my own expense but at least its open honest discussion. Thats the experience of being a newbie here. I am absorbing information at an unbelievable rate and have learned more in a month on here than in my 6 years of shooting! Im not too big to admit it Last edited by StainlessSteel215; October 18, 2012 at 10:30 AM. |
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