Mistakes happen

[berettabone]

Apparently, this poster didn't go through the drill, that someone can pretty much be on you from 25 ft. away or closer, before you even get your firearm out of the holster. Having to hold them off with one arm, your toast. I have also taught my wife how to rack and fire a few firearms. The one that's under the couch, definitely already has one in the hole. Point, shoot, done. Next.

[SlowBurn]

Mistakes happen

I carry almost 100% of the time when I leave the house but I never carry with a round chambered. I just practice a lot with it to immediately chamber a round when I pull my pistol out of it's holster.

Me too. On the interweb we're a tiny minority and any time you mention it provokes a great chorus of negative responses. But in real life we're not nearly so alone.

Here's a more balanced discussion of the topic:
http://thinkinggunfighter.blogspot.c...r-why.html?m=1

[Bawanna]

Doesn't look balanced to me at all. I read a lot of excuses but again it doesn't matter in the least to me how any one carries.

I count on no one but myself so its mind of matter, I don't mind, so it don't matter.

[SlowBurn]

Mistakes happen

Doesn't look balanced to me at all.

If there's any "tilt" it's toward loaded chamber which is how the author carries. But he presents the pros and cons and the factors that should be considered in individual situations.

[AIRret]

Double action revolvers are considered some of the less complicated and some of the safest handguns to operate! Yet if you think about it (I know this has been posted before) it always has one in the camber!

Carry a heavy DA/SA if that would make you feel better…but put one in the chamber.
Or have a New York trigger installed in your gun….they are very heavy!

[b4uqzme]

We are each responsible for our own lives so it's our own decision --- in the pipe or not. So although I prefer to keep one chambered, more power to you. Do what YOU think is best.

Kudos though to those who are trying to change your mind HAP1978. They aren't trying to prove they are right or be know-it-alls or anything. They are just trying to help keep you and your family safe.

Regarding revolvers: AIRret is right. They always have one in the chamber and are generally regarded as one of the safest ways to carry. That's why I like to carry Kahrs. With one in the chamber it's exactly the same as a revolver. I'm one long, smooth trigger pull from safety.

The real lesson from this thread is to always heed ALL of the rules for safe handling of firearms. That way, if you make a mistake with one of them, it's not likely to be "disastrous"...to use the Colonel's term.

Be safe!

[RRP]

We are each responsible for our own lives so it's our own decision --- in the pipe or not.

Kudos though to those who are trying to change your mind HAP1978.

With the exception of these contradictory statements, I agree with your post.

[b4uqzme]

With the exception of these contradictory statements, I agree with your post.

I said "though"

I really do mean both statements and I don't think they contradict at all. It is our own choice. But that doesn't mean there is anything wrong with discussing the advantages of either perspective. And there is nothing wrong with being confident in one viewpoint over the other. There is nothing wrong with trying to persuade HAP1978 and Slowburn to carry with one in the pipe but it will always ultimately be their choice.

There's a bigger issue/point to be made that our democrat friends don't seem to understand. Persuasion is OK. If you feel you are right...go out and try to get people to agree with you. Mandates are wrong...that's the lazy way...you cannot force people to comply...that's the antithesis of freedom.

[RRP]

But that doesn't mean there is anything wrong with discussing the advantages of either perspective.

I absolutely agree with this statement, too. But that's different than what you said above.

Overall, I think we're in agreement. I never carry NUP, but I respect the choices of those who choose to do so.

[b4uqzme]

yes RRP we are in agreement. Thanks.

But my thoughts are not isolated to single sentences. I ask you to keep them in context in order to help me communicate my full meaning. There are 2 sentences that follow the one you quoted that are critical to what I have to say.

And thanks again,

[getsome]

Like the defense attorney asked Rooster Cogburn,

"Mr Cogburn, did you spring from cover and approach my client with your revolver cocked and loaded?

Cogburn: If it aint cocked and loaded it don't shoot...

Nuff said

[Bawanna]

They don't call him Lucky Ned Pepper for nuthin.