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    Default Keeping a round chambered

    Ok guys this is my dilemma. For the past year I have been taking some carry classes, as well as shooting. I have been cc'ing for about the past six months now on a steady basis. I practice holstering as well as re-holstering on a daily basis. What my issue is however; I just can't muster up the balls to roll around with one in the pipe. Any suggestions?

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    Default Re: Keeping a round chambered

    Do you leave your fire extinguishers empty until there is a fire?

    Do you remove your seat belts and airbags until you need them in an accident?

    Do you put a condom on after sex?

    If not, then carry +1.
    Si vis pacem, para bellum
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    What country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms!

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    Default Re: Keeping a round chambered

    When you're ready you're ready.

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    Default Re: Keeping a round chambered

    Is it a Glock? If you have a good holster, and practice proper holstering, you should be fine. Keep your finger, or any other object out of the trigger guard.

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    Default Re: Keeping a round chambered

    I felt the same way too, until I've seen enough videos showing situations that required a quick draw and shoot. I don't carry a 1911.

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    Default Re: Keeping a round chambered

    Two more important questions:

    1) Is it a 9mm or a .45?

    2) Is it a 1911 or a Glock?



    These are the unanswered mysteries of the POOFA universe.

    Only you can answer this question. There are pros and cons for both sides of the argument which will be coming along shortly. You won't get any consensus asking that question here. Personally I almost always carry +1.

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    Default Re: Keeping a round chambered

    This has been debated here many times. Like politics ans religion, there will never be consensus on the matter. Do what you're comfortable with. You are free to change your mind in either direction at any time.
    "Everyone is entitled to my opinion." - Gman106
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    Default Re: Keeping a round chambered

    Quote Originally Posted by ideaman View Post
    I felt the same way too, until I've seen enough videos showing situations that required a quick draw and shoot. I don't carry a 1911.
    I think the 1911 is fine to carry cocked, and locked with a round in the chamber. You have a very positive thumb safety, and a grip safety as a back up. Plus the safety between your ears.

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    Default Re: Keeping a round chambered

    Quote Originally Posted by Pilot321 View Post
    I think the 1911 is fine to carry cocked, and locked with a round in the chamber. You have a very positive thumb safety, and a grip safety as a back up. Plus the safety between your ears.
    Not only that but the external hammer allows you to holster/unholster with your thumb on the hammer. It can't go bang if your finger is in the way.
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    Default Re: Keeping a round chambered

    I carry +1 otherwise it is just a paperweight.
    MikeP

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