Exactly why the 1911 is not a good choice for EDC for everyone. I think the thought of a loaded chamber with the hammer cocked will never be fully accepted by many gun owners no matter how much preaching you do. I'll be honest, when I first started carrying, I would never have considered a 1911 for this very reason which is why I opted for an M&P instead. It took time, training and lots of practice before I felt comfortable enough to start carrying cocked and locked. Then comes the task of convincing everyone concerned that it is safe to be around you when you carry that way. To this day my wife tolerates it but is still not comfortable with it and is always trying to get me to carry a revolver instead.
Lack of past proper training or action does not stupid you make. Refusing to listen to reason or good advice and refusing to implement the right coarse of action once you've been educated in the proper understanding does. People are free to take their own lives in their hands though. Just like a helmet on a cycle. It increases your odds IMO. I want to know there's tons of trained good guys with guns out there ready to use them if forced. Don't be afraid of your gun, respect it and be its master!
If I have to move draw and shoot I need both hands free (clear extra winter clothing) especially if I'm in close and trying to keep his muzzle out of my body. Or maybe I'm blocking punches to my head with one arm and drawing with my other? Lots Of different scenarios but one can prepare. Also, I'd rather die trying than die from a outdated and failed training idea (no round in the chamber).A chambered round is faster than an empty.
Why give up that extra time when it's unlikely you're gonna outdraw an already-drawn gun...?
But my gun might go off if I look at it wrong
To clarify my post; I hope you weren't debating me, because if you reread my comment carefully, you'll see we're on the same side of it.If I have to move draw and shoot I need both hands free (clear extra winter clothing) especially if I'm in close and trying to keep his muzzle out of my body. Or maybe I'm blocking punches to my head with one arm and drawing with my other? Lots Of different scenarios but one can prepare. Also, I'd rather die trying than die from a outdated and failed training idea (no round in the chamber).
Yeah like mentioned in the OP the bad guy has to drop on you but if you know what to do you can win! I'm not going to just give up and die
Exactly why the 1911 is not a good choice for EDC for everyone. I think the thought of a loaded chamber with the hammer cocked will never be fully accepted by many gun owners no matter how much preaching you do. I'll be honest, when I first started carrying, I would never have considered a 1911 for this very reason which is why I opted for an M&P instead. It took time, training and lots of practice before I felt comfortable enough to start carrying cocked and locked. Then comes the task of convincing everyone concerned that it is safe to be around you when you carry that way. To this day my wife tolerates it but is still not comfortable with it and is always trying to get me to carry a revolver instead.
I used to be the same. Until I came to the realization that my cocked and locked 1911 is pretty much the same as the (perceived) safer G23. Just because I dont see a hammer doesnt mean it aint cocked.
To clarify my post; I hope you weren't debating me, because if you reread my comment carefully, you'll see we're on the same side of it.
+1 to you!Man, did I need to read this. I've had my LTCH for a couple years, but am just now beginning to IWB carry regularly. I have to admit that I've tended to be one of those who thought I would be able to see an issue before it escalated, and have time to rack before I react. It's not that I was ever timid about carrying with one in the pipe, it's more like I never fully considered how extremely valuable a couple seconds could be, especially when things can change in the blink of an eye.
I think the thought of a loaded chamber with the hammer cocked will never be fully accepted...
It took time, training and lots of practice before I felt comfortable enough to start carrying cocked and locked...
No one is beyond learning.