Safe carry - The Firearms Forum

ysacres · 03-08-2003, 09:52 AM

Az45Shooter
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(12/23/02 12:27:10 pm)
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I'd like to know what other shooters think is the safer way to carry a .45. Hammer forward or hammer back safty on. I'll be carring it unconcelled and mostly camping or hiking.

Tac401
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(12/23/02 2:19:52 pm)
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Re: Safe carry
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Unless you've had propper advice/training in the
cocked & locked carry method and a holster
designed for C&L carry, I wouldn't if I were in
your position.

If simply for camping and such, I'd advise loaded
mag, chamber when needed until at least until
you get a bit more info on C&L.

Just my .02

Tac
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shooter45 us
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(12/23/02 3:27:53 pm)
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I carry my 1911 cocked and locked everyday and have been doing so for years. That's the way the 1911 is designed to be carried. That being said, make sure you have plenty of experience (shooting and handling) before you carry that way. JMHO.

Xracer
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(12/23/02 6:04:47 pm)
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Hi Az45Shooter......Welcome to TFF, and a particular welcome to the 1911nuts Forum!

If you're not too experienced with M1911-type firearms, I'd go with Tac's suggestion of a "chamber empty-hammer down" carry in a holster with a strap.

If you're an experienced '11 user, I see no problem with C&L carry.....if you have a proper C&L holster. A C&L holster has a hold-down strap or snap between the hammer and the rear of the slide. Also, for hiking/trail carry, I prefer a holster with no trigger cutout.

boomatic
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(12/23/02 8:29:59 pm)
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Yup, yup and yup.

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03-08-2003, 09:52 AM	#1
ysacres Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wazzu WA Posts: 2,413	Safe carry Az45Shooter Member Posts: 3 (12/23/02 12:27:10 pm) Reply Safe carry -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'd like to know what other shooters think is the safer way to carry a .45. Hammer forward or hammer back safty on. I'll be carring it unconcelled and mostly camping or hiking. Tac401 Administrator Posts: 6662 (12/23/02 2:19:52 pm) Reply Re: Safe carry -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unless you've had propper advice/training in the cocked & locked carry method and a holster designed for C&L carry, I wouldn't if I were in your position. If simply for camping and such, I'd advise loaded mag, chamber when needed until at least until you get a bit more info on C&L. Just my .02 Tac TFF VMBB Email Tac shooter45 us TFF Chief Of Staff Posts: 2020 (12/23/02 3:27:53 pm) Reply Re: Safe carry -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I carry my 1911 cocked and locked everyday and have been doing so for years. That's the way the 1911 is designed to be carried. That being said, make sure you have plenty of experience (shooting and handling) before you carry that way. JMHO. Xracer TFF Senior Staff Posts: 3298 (12/23/02 6:04:47 pm) Reply Re: Safe carry -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Az45Shooter......Welcome to TFF, and a particular welcome to the 1911nuts Forum! If you're not too experienced with M1911-type firearms, I'd go with Tac's suggestion of a "chamber empty-hammer down" carry in a holster with a strap. If you're an experienced '11 user, I see no problem with C&L carry.....if you have a proper C&L holster. A C&L holster has a hold-down strap or snap between the hammer and the rear of the slide. Also, for hiking/trail carry, I prefer a holster with no trigger cutout. boomatic V.I.P. Member Posts: 341 (12/23/02 8:29:59 pm) Reply Re: Safe carry -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yup, yup and yup. Important Info For ALL Americans "A .45 for every man woman, and child if I am elected President. Two for every good looking woman!!!" Paid for by the Xracer and Boom-atic for Federal Office Campaign -->