I just bought a new Springfield !911A. It's my first .45 ACP in more than 20 years. I notice that as I draw the hammer back, there is a stop just as the hammer pulls off the firing pin; the hammer then draws back into the half-cock position.
What is the purpose of this first detente? Is it a safety feature? Can I safely carry a cartridge in the chamber with the hammer resting in this position (just off the firing pin)?
Thanks for any information you can provide
John McNicholas
What is the purpose of this first detente? Is it a safety feature? Can I safely carry a cartridge in the chamber with the hammer resting in this position (just off the firing pin)?
Thanks for any information you can provide
John McNicholas
