Hello folks. Would like some input from you 1911 guys. When I usually carry my 1911, it is caried in "condition 2" which there is a round in the chamber, the hammer is not cocked. I think it is just a mental thing, but are there any issues with the cocked hammer being released and discharging a round when hit or dropped? (assuming the grip safety is not engaged and thumb safety is in the safe position)
I have read a few places this is the least favorable way to carry a 1911. Also even decocked and round in the chamber, the hammer is right by the firing pin and something could happen there, but i dont see how unless great, quick force is applied to the hammer (maybe if dropped?)
How do you carry your 1911?
I am deciding to carry with cocked and locked, and rather not carry it to where i need to rack the slide to be ready to fire. I am thinking this way in both SAFETY AND READINESS to fire.
I have read a few places this is the least favorable way to carry a 1911. Also even decocked and round in the chamber, the hammer is right by the firing pin and something could happen there, but i dont see how unless great, quick force is applied to the hammer (maybe if dropped?)
How do you carry your 1911?
I am deciding to carry with cocked and locked, and rather not carry it to where i need to rack the slide to be ready to fire. I am thinking this way in both SAFETY AND READINESS to fire.