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Half cock - 1911...

Colt SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
edited February 2009 in Ask the Experts
I have given some thought to carrying a 1911, chambered, thumb safety off, on half cock.

Thoughts ??

Doug
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  • cpermdcpermd Member Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Do Not

    CP
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  • rdc5rdc5 Member Posts: 986 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by cpermd
    Do Not

    CP


    +1
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  • MarvMarv Member Posts: 76 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    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 shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,105 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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 SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
    edited November -1
    Thank you all for your - once again - good advice.

    I won't do it.

    Doug
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  • CapnMidnightCapnMidnight Member Posts: 8,038 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    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 SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
    edited November -1
    Yup.

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

    Thanks again.

    Doug
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  • mcasomcaso Member Posts: 1,119 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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 RauJim Rau Member Posts: 3,550
    edited November -1
    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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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    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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