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**stainless** · August 15th, 2017, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by JAKIII

...well, which is it, one or two?

We need a poll...

Welcome to the site Tom.

**donotknowme** · August 15th, 2017, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Tom85

Hello guys, first time on a gun sight. The wife said I need a hobby and to stay out of the kitchen. So just new to this and have 1 or 2 guns.

We all started with 1 or 2 you fit right in. Do you carry in condition 0?

**Tom85** · August 15th, 2017, 06:37 PM

At one time I had a 1942 Willys. Its 2 on the guns. Whats condition 0?

**Bob C. 235** · August 16th, 2017, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by Tom85

At one time I had a 1942 Willys. Its 2 on the guns. Whats condition 0?

Condition "0" is one in the chamber, hammer back and a full mag. For many of us it means ready to receive a bullet in the leg. Condition "1" is the same as above with the safety on. For those that refuse to practice and become proficient it means, ready to receive a bullet in the chest. Carry in condition "1" and PRACTICE.

Welcome!

**Bob C. 235** · August 16th, 2017, 03:51 AM

Originally Posted by Bob C. 235

Condition "0" is one in the chamber, hammer back and a full mag. For many of us it means ready to receive a bullet in the leg. Condition "1" is the same as above with the safety on. For those that refuse to practice and become proficient it means, ready to receive a bullet in the chest. Carry in condition "1" and PRACTICE.

Welcome!

By the way Tom, all the condition 1 & 0 info is usually in reference to 1911 pistols.

**74_dart_sport** · August 16th, 2017, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Bob C. 235

Condition "0" is one in the chamber, hammer back and a full mag. For many of us it means ready to receive a bullet in the leg. Condition "1" is the same as above with the safety on. For those that refuse to practice and become proficient it means, ready to receive a bullet in the chest. Carry in condition "1" and PRACTICE.

Welcome!

Hmmm... So I'm wondering if what I carry is considered condition #2? Chambered, full mag but hammer down. I can draw the hammer while unholstering just as easy as flipping a safety.

**R L Suehr** · August 16th, 2017, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by 74_dart_sport

Hmmm... So I'm wondering if what I carry is considered condition #2? Chambered, full mag but hammer down. I can draw the hammer while unholstering just as easy as flipping a safety.

That's not recommended, especially with a 70 series 1911. A sharp blow to the hammer in that style of gun can easily set off a round, since there is no firing pin block. That aside there's a real risk of AD if your thumb slips during the draw stroke. It's generally accepted (and for good reason) thay condition 1 or condition 3 are the ways to most safely carry the 1911.

**74_dart_sport** · August 16th, 2017, 04:40 PM

Would it make it any better if I said it was a browning hi-power and not a 1911? :-)

**westscoutguy** · August 16th, 2017, 07:23 PM

Hello, everyone. I suppose I should start with a bit about myself. My name is Tom, I live in Scranton, and I'm a firearms enthusiast- though, unfortunately, I can't legally own any at the moment, due to the fact that I'm 17. I will be the first to admit that there's a lot I don't know, and I hope to learn here. Beyond that, everybody have a great day.

**Tom85** · August 18th, 2017, 01:21 PM

Ok back in my day I carried several different hand guns working for military. If that's what you are referring to when you say condition 0 and condition 1 then I did both. Do you guys talk about non gun related things here?