Chamber, Safe On, Holster, Safe Off, Carry.

[RFBfromDE]

Sounds like you're carrying a Beretta.

Usually a revolver.

But in case of zombie apocalypse, a Security 9c (w/safety)

 

[swinokur]

How you carry is predicated by what you carry.

IMHO:
SAO revolver (could happen): Hammer down on an empty chamber. (transfer bar safety revolvers being the exception)

D/A revolvers: hammer down on a loaded chamber

SAO pistol: Cocked and locked. (round chambered, cocked, safety on) OR hammer down, safety off on an EMPTY chamber. I recommend against chambering a round and lowering the hammer as the hammer can slip and ND.

D/A pistol: Round chambered and decocked, safety if so installed off. This may be argued with, but even with DA pistols with a safety and decocker (Beretta, FNX for example) I prefer to carry decocked with the safety off. I feel like the heavy initial trigger pull is a better safety than a safety switch.

Striker:. Round chambered and (if equipped) safety on. (e.g. Springer XD)

I agree. D/A I carry my HK this way