Question about cocked and locked for long periods of time.

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Originally Posted by sdmc530

Here you go....

Condition Three
In this condition the pistol contains a loaded magazine, the chamber is empty and the hammer is down. In order to fire the pistol, the slide must be cycled so that a cartridge is loaded into the chamber.

Condition Two
In this condition the pistol contains a loaded magazine, a cartridge loaded into the chamber and the hammer is down. In order to fire the pistol, the hammer must be cocked.

Condition One
In this condition the pistol contains a loaded magazine, a cartridge loaded in the chamber, the hammer is cocked, and the thumb safety is engaged. In order to fire the pistol, the thumb safety must be depressed, the grip safety depressed and the trigger pressed. This method is often called “cocked & locked.” It is the carry method most often used by police officers and armed citizens who carry a 1911 for personal defense.

Thank you for the clarification, I found this info on YouTube as well, you are correct on all points above. I would absolutely carry a 1911 in Condition 1. But my concern is for long periods of inactivity leaving 1911 in Condition 1.

Originally Posted by sdmc530

Sorry for your other question Condition 1 for any time is fine. Its actually better to leave in a said condition because the wear from springs compressing and decompressing is harder on the pistol than leaving it in one condition for long periods of time. I leave my guns in condition 2 at all times. I practice drawing and putting down hammer. Just the way I like to do it. Condition 1 is ideal for carrying the gun for sure.

If I am wrong on the long term in a condition please correct me. This is what I was taught by our master armorer.

Why do you leave your 1911 in condition 2 if you just advocated for Condition 1 for daily carry or the fact it would put less wear on springs and sear? Seems like a contradiction to me. Please explain.