1911 Question from a 1911 Newbie

[august1410]

How is it recommended that this thing be carried?

Hammer back and safety on?

Can I chamber a round and let the hammer down and thumb it back when I am ready to shoot?


What is standard or recommended?

 

[Andronitis]

Brace yourself. This thread is going to be a sh*t storm of opinions. Here is an informative link. My personal preference is condition 1.

 

[Johnthetoolguy]

'Cocked and locked and one in the pipe'!

 

[august1410]

Brace yourself. This thread is going to be a sh*t storm of opinions. Here is an informative link. My personal preference is condition 1.

I'm looking for a load of opinions. I've been around here long enough to expect no less.

 

[DGI]

Cocked and locked (with a round in the chamber).


The only other option is an SFS swap from Cylinder & Slide
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs3kl2cTkGI

 

[ThawMyTongue]

Cocked and locked!

Cocked and locked (with a round in the chamber).


The only other option is an SFS swap from Cylinder & Slide
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs3kl2cTkGI

That seems to overly complicate an already beautiful system. Complicated = more failure points

 

[DGI]

i agree... just offering options

 

[Marauder]

Cocked and locked baby!

 

[lilgibby]

I'm looking for a load of opinions. I've been around here long enough to expect no less.

15,999 and counting i'd say so... no advice to be given as im a 1911 newb to but if i were too carry, it would be cocked and locked with one in the pipe.

 

[august1410]

Thanks for the (lopsided) input.


I have it in a generic holster right now with questionable retention. Going into town in a few minutes and getting another holster.

When I have the proper holster, I believe it will be cocked and locked as suggested.

 

[boardboy330]

Cocked and locked.

 

[Leeann]

Condition 1 - cocked and locked.

 

[hairba111]

Thanks for the (lopsided) input.


I have it in a generic holster right now with questionable retention. Going into town in a few minutes and getting another holster.

When I have the proper holster, I believe it will be cocked and locked as suggested.

You have learned well Grasshopper.

 

[jonnyl]

I must have missed a thread!! Congrats on the 1911!

 

[Al's Snackbar]

Condition 1. That's how the gun was designed to be operated.

 

[Blaster229]

Anything other than condition 1, you might as well immediately assume you have a weapon malfunction and practice malfunction drills as your out of the holster draw.

Sent from my phone from somewhere in the world.

 

[BradMacc82]

If it ain't Con 1, it's nothing more than a melee weapon IMO.

 

[ivanthescourge]

Carry it with the slide locked back. Might give you a bruise in your ribs though...

JK. don't do this!

 

[lee2]

empty with a loaded mag in your pocket.

 

[Huckleberry]

DEFCON 1 is the only way, even if you have a Series 80

Only other option is Israeli Carry but that takes practice, practice and more practice until it is 2nd nature.

Welcome to Single Stack Club and may the spirit of JMB dewell in your house and your heart.