storing a 1911

[Patrolman971]

I bought my first 1911 .45 last week. I see alot of pictures online of pistols with the hammer in the full cocked position. Is this correct for storage or just for photographing?

 

[Treo]

If you are storing the gun unloaded there's no reason to leave it cocked. If OTOH you are asking if it's ok to leave a 1911 cocked & locked for an extended time, it doesn't harm the weapon to do so.

 

[AndyC]

It's the only way mine is stored, carried, etc - but I'm extremely familiar with that mode (cocked and locked aka "Condition 1").

 

[CWL]

When loaded, cocked & locked.

When unloaded, hammer down.