1 in the chamber or not

[wakefield724]

Just got a new Tcp. Not used to carrying a weapon with no safety on it. A little freaked out of a round in the chamber. I have a holster which allows both OC and CC. I realize not having one in the chamber decreases time to draw and shoot significantly. What do ya'll do?

[STBear]

I carry one in the chamber always in all guns i carry. Make sure whatever holster you have covers the trigger.

[Stooperzero]

IMHO, it's worthless unless it's loaded.



From the looks the TCP is taurus' striker style so you shouldnt have any worries .

[Mitch10mm]

Your choice. No right or wrong.

[middlefinger]

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saw a video of a robbery and before the store owner could rack the slide he was shot dead ..

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[Splittiebus66]

Nothing worse than a useless gun. My Glock is hot 24/7.

[G17-5291]

I do both actually. Most of the time I do carry chambered in a holster. I do occasionally stick a condition 3 pistol in my waistband with no holster (I know sue me) when I'm just going on quick trips somewhere or want deep concealment.

[PennStateCarry]

I carry one in the chamber always in all guns i carry. Make sure whatever holster you have covers the trigger.

Yeah, just get a holster that completely covers the trigger area on both sides. I always carry my G23 with one in the pipe in an IWB holster that has kydex on either side of the trigger guard.

Israeli draw takes time and usually requires two hands which you may or may not have... I wouldn't risk it

[streaker69]

Yeah, just get a holster that completely covers the trigger area on both sides. I always carry my G23 with one in the pipe in an IWB holster that has kydex on either side of the trigger guard.

Israeli draw takes time and usually requires two hands which you may or may not have... I wouldn't risk it

Not to mention the chance of short stroking it under the adrenaline rush of needing to use it.

[Remington788]

The Taurus TCP and Ruger LCP are copies of the KelTec P3AT.
Hammer fired (though the hammer is hidden), double action only.
The trigger pull is long and very heavy. This is essentially your safety.
That said, keep it in a holster that covers the trigger, especially if pocket carrying. Oh and don't put anything else in the same pocket.
Also keep in mind just how hard it is to rack the slide. Racking my KelTec is a real workout.

Don't be afraid to carry it completely empty for a while to get used to it. No bullets at all. Cock it and carry it all day (carry something else loaded too just in case). You should find at the end of the day that it is still cocked, it did not "go off" in your pocket. I did this for a few days to get used to the notion of a 1911 with the hammer cocked.