Bright Raven
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The United States Pistol Model 1911 .45 ACP designed by John Browning is to be carried with a round in the chamber. The hammer in the FULL cocked position and the safety on. Keep in mind, the Model 1911 has a slide safety. Many semi-automatic pistols do not have a safety. The Model 1911 also has the grip SQUEEZE safety. It must be depressed by the shooters grip in order to Fire.
My point, there is ample safety features. The Model 1911 is designed to be carried with a round in the chamber and the hammer in full cock position.
If you have an opportunity to take defensive pistol training under a professional whose chosen weapon is the 1911, you will appreciate the respect professionals paid to this VERY important fundamental.
Forget the nonsense about hearing the slide launch forward or the hammer cock. Your objective is not to spread fear - your objective is to stop a would be killer from making you his victim.
My point, there is ample safety features. The Model 1911 is designed to be carried with a round in the chamber and the hammer in full cock position.
If you have an opportunity to take defensive pistol training under a professional whose chosen weapon is the 1911, you will appreciate the respect professionals paid to this VERY important fundamental.
Forget the nonsense about hearing the slide launch forward or the hammer cock. Your objective is not to spread fear - your objective is to stop a would be killer from making you his victim.