David E
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Well, let's have a look-see..........
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Why carry a 1911 in Condition 1 over Condition 2?
This is the name of the thread! Note the word "carry." It repeats several times in the rest of the post. Reasonable folks would not conclude that "carry" in his context denotes walking around carrying the gun in your hand, nor would it imply "carrying" the gun in your car.
The word "Draw" appears twice. This also implies on-body carry, which would include your fanny pack method if carried on the body. Since he didn't mention storage in a dresser drawer or make any reference to cops or military, it's safe to presume he's talking about a private citizen carrying a 1911. A logical further presumption is that said gun is carried for defensive purposes.
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Hello all.
I have heard many a 1911 user say to carry their 1911 in Condition 1.
Is there a big advantage to carrying a 1911 with the hammer cocked and safety on vs. hammer uncocked (Condition 2)?
Since a vast majority of 1911s are SAO I see no advantage.
I had a 1911 guy tell me that he carries his 1911 in Condition 1 because it is the best way.
I figure if you draw your 1911 in Condition 1 then you will need to flip the safety off with your thumb.
If you draw your 1911 in Condition 2 then you will use your thumb to cock the hammer back.
Both methods require your thumb to actuate something on the pistol.
Let me know your thoughts.
Post #1:
Why carry a 1911 in Condition 1 over Condition 2?
This is the name of the thread! Note the word "carry." It repeats several times in the rest of the post. Reasonable folks would not conclude that "carry" in his context denotes walking around carrying the gun in your hand, nor would it imply "carrying" the gun in your car.
The word "Draw" appears twice. This also implies on-body carry, which would include your fanny pack method if carried on the body. Since he didn't mention storage in a dresser drawer or make any reference to cops or military, it's safe to presume he's talking about a private citizen carrying a 1911. A logical further presumption is that said gun is carried for defensive purposes.
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Hello all.
I have heard many a 1911 user say to carry their 1911 in Condition 1.
Is there a big advantage to carrying a 1911 with the hammer cocked and safety on vs. hammer uncocked (Condition 2)?
Since a vast majority of 1911s are SAO I see no advantage.
I had a 1911 guy tell me that he carries his 1911 in Condition 1 because it is the best way.
I figure if you draw your 1911 in Condition 1 then you will need to flip the safety off with your thumb.
If you draw your 1911 in Condition 2 then you will use your thumb to cock the hammer back.
Both methods require your thumb to actuate something on the pistol.
Let me know your thoughts.
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