Question about cocked and locked for long periods of time.

[DaFadda]

This is why I hang out here. Go to one of the "big boards" and tell me when you've seen this statement:

"My name is , and I am wrong about what condition I should carry my gun. Condition 1 is the proper way.....this might not be an epiphany but its the correct way."

We have lively discussions, sometimes agreeing to disagree, and much less trashing of other people's thoughts than most places. And if we're wrong, we usually admit it and move on.

Thank you for your frankness and candor!

Da

[sdmc530]

Originally Posted by DaFadda

This is why I hang out here. Go to one of the "big boards" and tell me when you've seen this statement:

"My name is , and I am wrong about what condition I should carry my gun. Condition 1 is the proper way.....this might not be an epiphany but its the correct way."

We have lively discussions, sometimes agreeing to disagree, and much less trashing of other people's thoughts than most places. And if we're wrong, we usually admit it and move on.

Thank you for your frankness and candor!

Da

thanks Padre, I did learn a lot in the last few days about the 1911 that I actually didn't know. I am a condition 1 person know. When in 1911 group therapy next Tuesday night I will make my pentance with them

[pitor]

Originally Posted by sdmc530

thanks Padre, I did learn a lot in the last few days about the 1911 that I actually didn't know. I am a condition 1 person know. When in 1911 group therapy next Tuesday night I will make my pentance with them

I'm glad this discussion helped some a bit, I've definitely learned more than a thing or two discussing the subject. COTEP is a great place of like-minded individuals. I wish we all lived closer to each other for an annual BBQ, Ell and would be designated cooks!

[DaFadda]

One of the biggest fears about Condition One carry... or storage, or night stand... is the thought that "there is a round in the chamber and that gun has a hair trigger". I've had that and similar said to me for years. When a new to the 1911 shooter questions me on the subject, I suggest that he/she carry the 1911 for three or four weeks cocked, with an empty chamber. I even offer to buy them dinner if the hammer drops. No one has taken my offer of dinner yet, but they come to realize that the three safeties on the 1911 make it one of the safest pistols in existence. Manual, Grip and keep your darn finger off the trigger!

Now.... back to Naked Gun 33 1/3

[pitor]

I found this really good video that explains why the 1911 safeties are better than striker fired guns.

[GD2A]

1911's in Condition 1
Glock's in Condition 1

...

Both are/should be fine and go bang when (and only when) they're supposed to.

However, for a "nightstand gun" I think it's tough to beat the inherent safety and simplicity of a good ole .357 revolver. Just M2C.

[sdmc530]

Originally Posted by pitor

I found this really good video that explains why the 1911 safeties are better than striker fired guns.

another good watch

Originally Posted by GD2A

However, for a "nightstand gun" I think it's tough to beat the inherent safety and simplicity of a good ole .357 revolver. Just M2C.

but but that's not a 1911

[GD2A]

Originally Posted by sdmc530

but but that's not a 1911

Yes, yes ... I know but somewhere along the way I saw a post about nightstand vs carry guns, got distracted and then; BAM! !! 357's!!!

It happens to me often enough, just ask my wife