You need to get some training if you are nervous about carrying a gun (one in the pipe or not, doesn't matter).
I dont see the point of carrying a gun unloead, but if you decide to do that you better train to chamber a round one handed since you will probably have your other hand busy or injured in a self defense situation (just like you should do even if you carry with one in the pipe).
You need to get some training if you are nervous about carrying a gun (one in the pipe or not, doesn't matter).
I dont see the point of carrying a gun unloaded, but if you decide to do that you better train to chamber a round one handed since you will probably have your other hand busy or injured in a self defense situation (just like you should do even if you carry with one in the pipe).
I'm relatively new to carrying a handgun and I just can't bring myself to carry it with one in the pipe. Am I alone or does anyone else feel this way? I know every second counts in a life or death situation but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
For all practical purposes, not having one in the chamber is as dangerous as not having a gun at all.
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I've got a M&P 9c w/o a thumb safety. I do sometimes carry a Sig p238 but that has a thumb safety and I'm a little more at ease with it. I think a training course and perhaps a better holster is in order. Thanks for the input.