Carrying Double Action Revolver Cocked?

**jsaranczak** · January 21st, 2015, 11:40 PM

If any of you follow the general section, you may know I am now the proud owner of a stainless Ruger GP100. And as any proud owner would do, I would like to carry it from time to time. My question, which I can't seem to find through Google, is it a good or bad idea to carry a double action revolver with the hammer cocked back?
I'm one of those "carry a semi auto with one in the chamber" people, so carrying a revolver cocked would be just the same in my opinion.
I'm aware I can leave it hammer down and just pull on a heavier trigger if need be, but I'm curious of everyone's opinion on this.

**dgg9** · January 21st, 2015, 11:44 PM

My opinion: terrible idea. There's no safety, and the gun will fire if breathed on.

I assume you're kidding.....

**unclejumbo** · January 21st, 2015, 11:49 PM

Bad idea. Even the Glock has the trigger safety. You're a couple of pounds away from a negligent discharge and no safety. Leave the hammer down.

**ckellyme3** · January 21st, 2015, 11:51 PM

I'm not going to jump on the train of impending flame comming your way but NO! Never carry any wheel gun that way. There is a reason every revolver has no manual saftey, which is the long heavy double action pull is indeed the only saftey. Again, no do not carry this way. You are begging for a ND if you do.

**sprrdhawk44** · January 21st, 2015, 11:53 PM

Absolutely not. That's a very, very bad idea.

**Steve in PA** · January 22nd, 2015, 12:00 AM

Carrying a cocked revolver is NOT, repeat NOT the same as carrying one in the chamber.

Carrying a cocked revolver is one of the dumbest ideas on the planet.

**jsaranczak** · January 22nd, 2015, 12:05 AM

To prevent further flaming, based on the unanimous response, I will not carry my revolver cocked.
While we're on the subject, any other don't s of carrying a revolver?

**sprrdhawk44** · January 22nd, 2015, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by jsaranczak

To prevent further flaming, based on the unanimous response, I will not carry my revolver cocked.
While we're on the subject, any other don't s of carrying a revolver?

Yeah, don't thumb cock it when training for self-defense. You can thumb cock it for longer range shots, but most of your range work should be practicing running the double action trigger.

**dgg9** · January 22nd, 2015, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by jsaranczak

To prevent further flaming, based on the unanimous response, I will not carry my revolver cocked.
While we're on the subject, any other don't s of carrying a revolver?

A lot of gear choice is based on YOUR subjective set of risk tradeoffs. If you're comfortable with the odds that your self defense shooting (should it ever happen) will require 5 or 6 shots to completion, then I don't see a big disadvantage. Probably most do. But reloading a revolver is a drag, as compared to a semi-auto. It all comes down to your personal assessment of what scenarios are likely. You pay your money and you take your chances.

I will say this. As you progress along and want to take classes, you'll fine a homogenization of class equipment: classes are set up entirely for semi-autos, carried with round in chamber, carried on strong side belt holsters. If you want to get into training, that's the deal.

**unclejumbo** · January 22nd, 2015, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by jsaranczak

To prevent further flaming, based on the unanimous response, I will not carry my revolver cocked.
While we're on the subject, any other don't s of carrying a revolver?

Do not shove it up your butt to carry it.

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/...in-butt-765912