How was the 1911 designed to be carried

[Bypass]

Hahaha, I would go to the high cap variety if the world craps out, the 1911 will sit pretty til i run out
Hey read the story how you got your screen name Bypass, awesome thnx for your service

Thanks brother

 

[protective measures]

Yup, I remember my first time carrying it cocked n' locked, doing valet in Atlanta runnng around hopping in cars and exiting them A LOT!!
Probably everyone does remember it and are nervous because you SEE the hammer, but carrying one in the chamber in a glock style, no safeties and 1 Trigger pull is more dangerous than having 2 safeties and 1 Trigger pull. Mathematically it's Safer also

Common misconception.
The Glock system has 3 safeties.... two internal & one external.
It has a firing pin safety, a drop safety, & the trigger safety.
This is from wikipedia:

"The three safeties are:

Trigger Safety: An external integrated trigger safety lever mechanism contained within the trigger guard that prevents the trigger from moving unless the lever is depressed. [2]

Striker Safety: A spring-loaded pin attached by an extension bar to the trigger assembly blocks the striker from striking the primer of the cartridge until the trigger is pulled. [3]

Drop Safety: The far end of the same extension bar locks the striker into place from the rear until the trigger is pulled. [4]

This passive safety system omits the manipulation of traditional on-off levers, hammers or external safeties as found in many other handgun designs.

However, the lack of a traditional external on-off safety means that the weapon will always fire when the trigger is depressed normally: "The ability to fire immediately, without worrying about an external safety, is one feature Glock has stressed as an advantage when selling its guns, especially to police departments..."

 

[Dirty J]

Ha. This post has gone about how I thought it would.

At least the name calling hasn't begun (yet)

 

[bulletpaluza]

Ha. This post has gone about how I thought it would.

At least the name calling hasn't begun (yet)

Dick

 

[thenewguy86]

I would note for those that may be a bit leery of carrying a 1911 cocked and locked, remember that the Manual thumb safety is but one of many safeties and that defeating this one safety still leaves many others in play.
the grip safety must be depressed at the same the same time the thumb safety is off and the trigger depressed, additionally on modern 80 series the trigger must be held to the rear to allow the firing pin to move forward, and then you have the half cock notch to catch the hammer if it should fall and the trigger not be rearward.
Not trying to change anyones mind on how they carry but its pretty fool proof.
People get bent out of shape because they can actually SEE the thumb safety being disengaged but not the other safeties, same with revolvers that have fewer safeties but yet we carry them hammer down.

im not a 1911 guy but clearly you don't kn how springs work not being a dick but I'm a auto mechanic springs don't wear from being compressed they get weak from moving back and forth that's why the whole loaded mags weaken springs is a myth some idiot started

 

[strider12]

im not a 1911 guy but clearly you don't kn how springs work not being a dick but I'm a auto mechanic springs don't wear from being compressed they get weak from moving back and forth that's why the whole loaded mags weaken springs is a myth some idiot started

Can I bye a period or comma Alex?

 

[bearpugh]

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what a maroon. lol

 

[grabbin' asphalt]

Common misconception.
The Glock system has 3 safeties.... two internal & one external.
It has a firing pin safety, a drop safety, & the trigger safety.
This is from wikipedia:

"The three safeties are:

Trigger Safety: An external integrated trigger safety lever mechanism contained within the trigger guard that prevents the trigger from moving unless the lever is depressed. [2]

Striker Safety: A spring-loaded pin attached by an extension bar to the trigger assembly blocks the striker from striking the primer of the cartridge until the trigger is pulled. [3]

Drop Safety: The far end of the same extension bar locks the striker into place from the rear until the trigger is pulled. [4]

This passive safety system omits the manipulation of traditional on-off levers, hammers or external safeties as found in many other handgun designs.

However, the lack of a traditional external on-off safety means that the weapon will always fire when the trigger is depressed normally: "The ability to fire immediately, without worrying about an external safety, is one feature Glock has stressed as an advantage when selling its guns, especially to police departments..."

Yes sorry for being misleading, was speaking of the actual Trigger pull will omit it all for the glock. Kinda doing the "Everything must happen plus Trigger pull" scenerio.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

Can I bye a period or comma Alex?

BUSTED! By the ODT Grammar police! Seriously though, my 10 year old knows where the commas go.

 

[Willy Leadwell]

If I were open carrying, condition 1 is fine with me. Definitely made me nervous when I first did it. I don't open carry anymore and I don't like the idea of an 11 pound gun stuffed in my pants. Doesn't really have anything to do with the whole condition 1 vs. not debate. I just don't see a 1911 in condition 1 being a very good concealed carry option for me. Though it is probably still my favorite gun to shoot.