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SA Auto for Duty Carry?

mcneely77mcneely77 Member Posts: 411 ✭✭✭
edited March 2002 in Ask the Experts
A couple weeks ago I purchased an new Springfield 1911 to replace my S&W Model 65 as my duty carry. I purchased the 1911 because of the reputation, and feel for a large caliber weapon. One thing that I did not consider to well is the fact that I am left handed and I have to either cock it or release the safety before firing. Did I mention that I am left handed? The beaver tail is in the way. I continue to carry my 65 until I can get comfortable with the 1911, but I am begining to wonder if I made a mistake. Should I have got a DAO or stuck with a revolver? I would really appreciate some input. I have drawn my weapon several times while on duty, but have never had to fire a round. I really got used to the fact that I could just draw and fire. I love the 1911, but I am starting to have doubts. Please help. I know it is a personal decision, but I would love some input. Maybe someone knows something that I have not thought about.Thom
IALEFI, ASLET, NRA and all around good guy.
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  • 1blitzer1blitzer Member Posts: 72 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am also left handed, but carry my issued glock. My trigger finger is used for the mag release and I slingshot the slide. I never used the slide stop to relase the slide yet. It is a normal glock with trijicons and no fancy extended parts.Try an H&k 45 with ambicontrols. you can always change the variant to double action only. capacity for LE is 12+1. I carry the 45 compact and like it alot.
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  • rsnyder55rsnyder55 Member Posts: 2,526 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am glad your dept allows 45 for carry. I am a lefty also and use a Browning HP with ambi safety and hit the slide release with my trigger finger or a HK USP40 in the LH variant.I used to carry my left handed Randall in 45 ACP, but magazines are getting too difficult to find.
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  • mcneely77mcneely77 Member Posts: 411 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sexton Pig,I have been worrying all this time that I might not get a round off in time, it never even occured to me that I might get one off to soon. Thanks for the input, all of you.Thom
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  • XracerXracer Member Posts: 1,990 ✭
    edited November -1
    You won't have to worry about getting a round off too soon if you follow standard police procedure (for ANY weapon) of keeping your finger off the trigger until you need to fire.For a good ambidextrous safety for the M1911, check out Wilson Combat: http://www.wilsoncombat.com/accessories/thumb_safeties.asp
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