1911, cocked and locked or hammer down

[Jakashh]

I can't imagine having a 1911 barrel between my sack and my thigh. Damn.

 

[alexrex20]

Pistol is on right side of my junk.
Fixed blade is on the left side of my junk.




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TMI! lol

 

[Jakashh]

TMI! lol

Ima try that out some day. Happiness is a warm gun that has been heated from being cozied between your junk.

 

[scap99]

Ima try that out some day. Happiness is a warm gun that has been heated from being cozied between your junk.

Between your junk?
Does yours have a split down the middle?


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[Jakashh]

Between your junk?
Does yours have a split down the middle?


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Yeah I look like an axe attack victim.

Quit nit picking!

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[Das Jared]

Ima try that out some day. Happiness is a warm gun that has been heated from being cozied between your junk.

nothing like being pistol whipped by a gun warmed by your nuts

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[haslethandgunner]

cocked, not one in the chamber. I keep the hammer back because its easier to pull the slide.

If its my Glock, its loaded.

Cocked and Locked.....you can't slide one into the chamber if your other hand is busy opening doors, moving loved ones out of the way, or engaging an adversary at close range. Using your teeth to cock a gun is very very difficult.

 

[Rentz]

That's why, with guns like the 1911, I'm a huge fan of holsters that are intentionally designed with a "ramp" in the sweat guard. Kydex holsters are usually the best for it, though there are some leather holsters out there that have it. Basically the ramp forces the thumb safety on if you try to holster with it off, and if it's already on it physically prevents it from coming off while in the holster. Rock solid safety retention is a must with a 1911, IMO. Some of the factory 1911's out there I have seen people commonly carry have less than desirable thumb safety fitment. Some aren't fitted enough, to the point where they don't positively "snick" on and off with a degree of effort. Some safeties very easily disengage with very little pressure, and don't positively engage with a "snick" to keep them engaged.

Any recommendations for holsters like this? i did a search and most of what i saw seemed like competition style holsters not concealment.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Any recommendations for holsters like this? i did a search and most of what i saw seemed like competition style holsters not concealment.

Here's a few links:

Phantom Modular Holster
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Secret-City-Weaponeers/199513703411325 (Their website is down right now)


Not sure if any of these have a ramp that forces the safety on, but I think most of them should have several models that do protect the thumb safety:

Blade Tech holsters, knives and tactical gear for military, law enforcement, shooting competition and hunting.
Comp-Tac : Top-Quality Firearm Accessories
Brigade Holsters | Leather Holsters; Custom Gun Holsters; Concealed Carry Holsters, Shoulder Holsters, Western Holsters, Concealment Holsters


There's quite a few other manufacturers out there, but those are just a few to get started.

 

[biglucky]

Cocked, Locked, and Ready to Rock..

 

[Vip3r]

One in the chamber cocked for me!

 

[CriterionTactical]

I go with what I'm trained in....i.e. fully loaded and cocked and locked! My family is well versed in safety and what not to do when coming in contact with a firearm, regardless if it's mine or one they happen upon.

I also rotate between numerous magazines and 1911s thereby allowing them to "rest" and not be loaded for long periods of time.

 

[Hokie]

Condition 1. Always.