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Colt Super
I have given some thought to carrying a 1911, chambered, thumb safety off, on half cock.

Thoughts ??

Doug
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  • cpermd
    Do Not

    CP
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  • rdc5
    quote:Originally posted by cpermd
    Do Not

    CP


    +1
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  • Marv
    Don't do it. I know two people that have had ADs carrying the 1911 that way. Unless the gun is a Series 80 or similar pistol with the trigger safety, the only thing keeping the the hammer from dropping and possibly discharging the weapon is its sear engagement.
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  • perry shooter
    Bad Idea[:(!][xx(][V][:I] Be aware that original colt 1911 had a half cock notch that was shaped like a HOOK thus if pistol was at half cock you could not by pulling the trigger "WITHIN REASON" as to force get the hammer to fall. Then came along the series 80 Colt The Kimber and I am informed later Springfield's and What happened was the half cock is only a flat Shelve Thus if on half cock and you pull the trigger the Hammer WILL FALL but is supposed to not have enough power to set off the primer. [:(!][V]some of these have a swartz type firing pin block and others don't. Either carry Cocked and Locked or with an empty chamber is what I suggest.
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  • Colt Super
    Thank you all for your - once again - good advice.

    I won't do it.

    Doug
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  • CapnMidnight
    Doug,
    Cocked & locked, safety on, in a holster with a strap that goes under the hammer, never had a problem.
    W.D.
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  • Colt Super
    Yup.

    That is how I have always carried them - same as my various Hi-Powers.

    Thanks again.

    Doug
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  • mcaso
    What about those kits that one installs on the gun that allows the hammer to be pushed down when on clock and lock? When you want to fire you just pull the lock off, hammer springs back and you are ready to fire? I don't remember what the kits are called. My HP came from the factory with one, FSF is the model.
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  • Jim Rau
    quote:Originally posted by CapnMidnight
    Doug,
    Cocked & locked, safety on, in a holster with a strap that goes under the hammer, never had a problem.
    W.D.

    Cocked and locked, locked means the safety is on.[;)]
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  • v35
    Hammer fully forward would be safest. However, if you fumble while cocking over a live chamber and the pistol goes off, your thumb will be injured and maybe broken.
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