Why I carry hot

[GunnyGene]

Besides the fact that it's perfectly legal here in MS, I carry with one in the pipe, safety off for the reasons shown in this video compilation of security cam footage which explains it much better than I can. I found this video purely by accident, and thought it worth consideration and discussion. And let's leave wheel guns out of the conversation, since most people carry semi-auto's these days and revolvers are a whole different discussion.

I did look thru about years worth of posts on the subject of carry, but didn't see anything that discussed this issue.

About 4 minutes, worth watching.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVPiic-ELoM

[Lyman]

I agree with you completely . If you are going to carry, your gun should chambered and ready to fire.

[Mags]

... If you are going to carry, your gun should chambered and ready to fire.

Absolutely!

[Vaquero]

Carry a 1911 most of the time.
Got one in the pipe, full mag,
She's cocked, locked and ready to rock.
Always!!

RP

[BigAl52]

Smith and Wesson Shield 45 acp its not empty. If it was it wouldnt be any good.

[dave77]

That's why I like a double action/single action without a safety. Both my Berettas are set up with G-levers, de-cocker only. No safety to worry about but the first trigger pull is heavy enough and a long enough travel that you're not as likely to have a accidental discharge. Never felt comfortable carrying a striker fired pistol with one in the pipe and no safety.

[GunnyGene]

That's why I like a double action/single action without a safety. Both my Berettas are set up with G-levers, de-cocker only. No safety to worry about but the first trigger pull is heavy enough and a long enough travel that you're not as likely to have a accidental discharge. Never felt comfortable carrying a striker fired pistol with one in the pipe and no safety.

I can understand that. I was uncertain about striker fired pistols for a very long time, but I've mostly gotten over that, and have been carrying a sr9e for the past 3 or 4 years. It does have a 1911 style manual safety, but the only time it's on is when reholstering. Call it a half-way house. Once fully holstered that safety goes to Condition 0. I feel perfectly comfortable with it in that condition in a quality holster, but it did take some time to get there.

[Les]

It was always standard practice (for me) in South Africa to carry with one in the spout and the safety off. It was very rare to have the time to rack and load.

[BrokenolMarine]

Winter Carry, SIG P220 45, Double Action 45, fully loaded with two spare mags. Summer here, 100 degree weather, either the snubby scandium 357, or the mini Glock nine, fully loaded. I am confident in the three safeties.

I have always cautioned against an empty chamber when teaching my classes, and if the students said they weren't comfortable with a round in the chamber, I would tell them there were three issues we could address.
1. Not enough practice /training
2. Wrong gun for them
3. Wrong holster to instill confidence

Usually, addressing one or more of those issues solved that problem.

[csgrv]

Good Training,
Correct Holster,
Lots and Lots of Practice,

Other wise might as well leave it at home.