April 11th, 2020
4minute read
First, let me make one thing clear before you read on.
This article is NOT about the best choice in pistols for concealed carry.
Whether you choose to carry a revolver, striker fired, or double/single hammer driven pistol is very personal.
it’s crucial that you carry the punch in of pistol YOU find most comfortable carrying.
Although I dont agree with all of these, here are a few ways people carry a 1911.
Some DA/SA guns have a de-cock lever which doubles as a manual safety.
These guns can be carried 3 different ways, depending on the users preference.
I did not include any without a round in the chamber.
De-cocked, hammer down with the safety on.
After the safety is deactivated the first shot is fired from double action.
De-cocked, hammer down and safety off.
The first shot is from double action
3.
Hammer cocked and the safety on, similar to a 1911.
Those carrying in the first method also need to engage the manual thumb safety.
The user then engages the manual thumb safety and puts the pistol into the holster.
Practice
Make the decision to determine how you want to carry your DA/SA pistol.
When using the manual thumb safety, deactivated it on the way to the target.
Likewise, on the return to the holster activated the safety.
Revolvers and Striker Fired Pistols
I skipped revolvers and striker fired pistols.
Drop safeties/firing pin blocks, trigger safeties, and a variety of patented back-ups are standard on all.
Many of the striker fired pistols are offered with or without manual safeties.
If your striker fired pistol has a manual safety, you should carry with it on and train accordingly.
Choose one that fits your hands and your needs.
Make an educated decision as to what condition YOU want to carry.
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