How was the 1911 designed to be carried

[SteelRinger]

As suggested in the "CZ Problems" thread, here is my back-up of the statement that the 1911 was designed to be carried "cocked and locked", i.e. Condition 1.

No disrespect Wheeler, but I think you are wrong.

http://jeffcoopersfivefactsof1911life.blogspot.com/

The pertinent information is in the paragraph below those describing the different conditions.

 

[DMGun]

From a complete 1911 newb - how does one even lower the trigger on a loaded chamber? You have to turn off the safety, grip the grip enough to disengage the grip safety and then pull the trigger while holding the hammer with your thumb. Then you would have to cock the hammer to be able to shoot the gun...

 

[Shemp]

I thought everyone knew condition 1 was how they are to be carried...

Carrying a 1911 with the hammer down on a loaded chamber is a really bad idea.

 

[AirOpsMgr]

I thought everyone knew condition 1 was how they are to be carried...

Carrying a 1911 with the hammer down on a loaded chamber is a really bad idea.

 

[AirOpsMgr]

From a complete 1911 newb - how does one even lower the trigger on a loaded chamber? You have to turn off the safety, grip the grip enough to disengage the grip safety and then pull the trigger while holding the hammer with your thumb. Then you would have to cock the hammer to be able to shoot the gun...

Do you mean lower the hammer on a loaded chamber? If so, yes, VERRRRRY carefully, my friend

 

[atljetmech]

Like any other pistol you carry....loaded

 

[mikey357]

Cocked, Locked & Ready to ROCK!

 

[JRS58]

Cocked, locked and in a reliable holster. Condition 1 is the best way to carry as long as it is in 1911 friendly holster. I have found that some holsters unlock the safety.

 

[AirOpsMgr]

I prefer condition 1 myself, but curious if there are any condition 0 folks out there?

 

[ATLEMT]

I've always carried condition 1