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1 in the chamber
- Thread starter stanicus
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David.Car
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Sonora Rebel wrote:
Sonora Rebel wrote:
And that is why I won't ever do that. You never know when that other hand might be fending off someone at the moment.
Sonora Rebel
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True enuff!
True enuff!
unreconstructed1
Regular Member
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unreconstructed1 wrote:
I'm now back to carrying one in the chamber, safety on.
unreconstructed1 wrote:
just as a"nobody really probably cares, but here goes anyway"
I'm now back to carrying one in the chamber, safety on.
deepdiver
Campaign Veteran
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unreconstructed1 wrote:
Seriously though, glad the new holster worked out for you. New accessories are quite enjoyable!
unreconstructed1 wrote:
Well, I for one am relieved. I've spent the last week thinking, "That redneck sumbitch unreconstructed is going to get himself shot carrying around in condition 3".
Seriously though, glad the new holster worked out for you. New accessories are quite enjoyable!
unreconstructed1
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deepdiver wrote:
I figured you had, that's why I made sure to post that as soon as I could.
yeah, the holster I have now works wonderfully. it's not exactly a perfect fit, but it'll definitely do till I get the vega holster
deepdiver wrote:
unreconstructed1 wrote:Well, I for one am relieved. I've spent the last week thinking, "That redneck sumbitch unreconstructed is going to get himself shot carrying around in condition 3".
Seriously though, glad the new holster worked out for you. New accessories are quite enjoyable!
I figured you had, that's why I made sure to post that as soon as I could.
yeah, the holster I have now works wonderfully. it's not exactly a perfect fit, but it'll definitely do till I get the vega holster
LooterShooter
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Skippy wrote:
I had a moment of panic the other day. Picked up my holstered XD-45 with 1 in. I hit the retention release by accident and I watched my loaded handgun slowly fall to the floor while staring down the barrel. (at least it felt that way). It hit the hard floor and I felt myself gasp. Now, this is a new pistol, and I am under the impression that it could have been unlikely that it could have fired. Any other experiences like this? Not sure if I was just lucky.
Skippy wrote:
I had a moment of panic the other day. Picked up my holstered XD-45 with 1 in. I hit the retention release by accident and I watched my loaded handgun slowly fall to the floor while staring down the barrel. (at least it felt that way). It hit the hard floor and I felt myself gasp. Now, this is a new pistol, and I am under the impression that it could have been unlikely that it could have fired. Any other experiences like this? Not sure if I was just lucky.
deepdiver
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LooterShooter wrote:
So with that particular pistol you were in little danger of being the victim of an AD. However, as anything mechanical can and will fail at some point, it is obviously a very dangerous and foolish idea to tempt fate by intentionally performing such a test. Also, as a forum member's AD and gunshot wound from a similar incident shows, not every modern handgun has such safety features.
LooterShooter wrote:
The XDs, like several other modern semi-auto handguns, has a striker (firing pin) block that is released by pulling the trigger. The trigger is further connected to the backstrap safety. Unless the backstrap safety is depressed the trigger cannot release the striker block. In other words, like several other modern firearms such as the Glocks and 80 series 1911s, it is nigh on impossible to accidentally discharge the firearm by just dropping it. The XDs and Glocks have had this proven time and again by drops from several story heights onto various pavement and soil surfaces. The Sigs in use by several gov't agencies have passed tests where they are thrown and dropped from various distances onto various surfaces without discharging.
So with that particular pistol you were in little danger of being the victim of an AD. However, as anything mechanical can and will fail at some point, it is obviously a very dangerous and foolish idea to tempt fate by intentionally performing such a test. Also, as a forum member's AD and gunshot wound from a similar incident shows, not every modern handgun has such safety features.
HardChrome
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Always one in the chamber!
Always one in the chamber!
sailarmy
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yes
yes
SpringerXDacp
New member
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stanicus wrote:
Always, in both my SW1911 and Glock.
ETA: Duplicate Thread http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum65/7151.html
stanicus wrote:
Always, in both my SW1911 and Glock.
ETA: Duplicate Thread http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum65/7151.html
khicks
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all ways
all ways
partemisio
Regular Member
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I always carry with one in the chamber. It doesn't matter if it is my 1911 or my M&P9 that only has a trigger safety.
I always carry with one in the chamber. It doesn't matter if it is my 1911 or my M&P9 that only has a trigger safety.
darthmord
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I'm always hesitant about one in the chamber for my MP9. The lack of a switch safety concerns me. The trigger safety (such as it is)gives me the impression it isa bit flaky and unreliable. The rest of my firearms all have one in the chamber.
Then again, I also have children in my house. While they respect my firearms (& my wife's) and don't touch them without supervision, I would rather not take the chance of a grevious accident.
I'm always hesitant about one in the chamber for my MP9. The lack of a switch safety concerns me. The trigger safety (such as it is)gives me the impression it isa bit flaky and unreliable. The rest of my firearms all have one in the chamber.
Then again, I also have children in my house. While they respect my firearms (& my wife's) and don't touch them without supervision, I would rather not take the chance of a grevious accident.
partemisio
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darthmord wrote:
The way I see it, if you are not confident enough to have one in the chamber because of having only a trigger safety, then you don't trust yourself.
Of course, don't let anybody handle the gun with one in the chamber unless it is pointed down range though.
darthmord wrote:
People have asked me about this. Honestly, your finger is going to be the only one touching the trigger. My holster covers the trigger and trigger guard. So there is no worry of snagging the trigger on anything and having it go off. No thumb safety is better for some people. If some people had to use the gun, they might be in too much of a panic to remember to put the safety on fire. I have heard of that happening even with military personnel.
The way I see it, if you are not confident enough to have one in the chamber because of having only a trigger safety, then you don't trust yourself.
Of course, don't let anybody handle the gun with one in the chamber unless it is pointed down range though.
lemover
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CC Walther P99, 15+1, home-made IWB holster (right front hip), 9MM factory loads. Just received from S&W after fixin a warrenty recoil issue. Had 1 FTFire that was my fault. Otherwise no issues.
New to Forum in Wichita, KS
I too like the :celebrate
CC Walther P99, 15+1, home-made IWB holster (right front hip), 9MM factory loads. Just received from S&W after fixin a warrenty recoil issue. Had 1 FTFire that was my fault. Otherwise no issues.
New to Forum in Wichita, KS
I too like the :celebrate
younggun20
Regular Member
I always carry with one in the tube. Why not, most if not all of todays modern handguns are safe enough to so either by a manual safety multiple internal safteys of a heavy DA trigger
simmonsjoe
Regular Member
Oh wow. I would really like a P99AS. Its pricey though. I think I am going to trade my Taurus Pt1911 towards the Glock 19 Gen4 when it hits shelves instead.
SouthernBoy
Regular Member
May I suggest another option for you since you like the Walther P99 series? The Glock 19 is a fine piece and has certainly proven its use for all markets. But you might want to look at the M&P Smith and Wesson series of pistols. They are very similar to the Walther P99's with excellent ergonomics.
The Glock 19 or the M&P 9mm, or even an XD9, are all worth your consideration.
Interceptor_Knight
Regular Member
Not even close. If the scenerio is that dire, you are already receiving incoming fire and you have little chance without seeking cover anyway. Drawing your weapon is your last line of defense, not your first. If you train like you plan to fight in a crisis, condition 3 is not a serious handicap.
If I am going to be at a location for an extended period of time and the area is not crowded, I will chamber a round. If the area is crowded I stick with Condition 3 as it attracts less attention to the fact of my carrying.
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