For those who carry their SR1911

[Ashecht]

Every pic I see of SR1911's in a holster, I see the gun uncocked. That means in an SD scenario, you have to in holster and rack the slide. After carrying various Glocks, not sure if I feel comfortable with that extra step. Does anyone carry their 1911 "cocked and locked"?

 

[eveled]

Most consider cocked and locked to be the only safe way to carry a 1911. Ed

 

[revhigh]

Does anyone carry their 1911 "cocked and locked"?

Anyone who knows what they're doing does ....

If you're not comfortable carrying a 1911 cocked and locked .... You really should carry a different gun.

BTW ... An uncocked 1911 does NOT necessarily mean you have to rack the slide .... If there's one in the tube, all that's necessary is cocking the hammer. NOT the safest thing to have to do in an adrenaline loaded situation. If your finger hits the trigger while you're thumb cocking the hammer, and your thumb slips off the hammer ... BOOM. GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL .... DO NOT PASS GO .... DO NOT COLLECT $200.

You should be VERY COMFORTABLE WITH THE PLATFORM, AND CONFIDENT IN YOUR GUN HANDLING ABILITIES to carry a 1911.

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[JFB]

I wasn't aware that the Galco holster I purchased when I got my SR1911 was made to carry hammer down. since I haven't made up my mind about how the holster fits me, I haven't started cutting on the strap

 

[revhigh]

I wasn't aware that the Galco holster I purchased when I got my SR1911 was made to carry hammer down. since I haven't made up my mind about how the holster fits me, I haven't started cutting on the strap

Are you sure ?

Most times 1911 holsters are designed to have the retention strap go between the firing pin and the hammer ... Just for cocked and locked carry. I doubt they could sell a holster like you mention.

Maybe it's designed to do both ?

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[modrifle3]

I personally don't like a retention strap on a carry holster. I don't like unsnapping the holster. I don't plan on running or wrestling with my gun on my side so I am not to worried about it coming out.

 

[bspitt]

cocked and locked is the correct way to carry a 1911 imho.

BP

 

[JFB]

[Are you sure ?...

the very fist Galco FAQ
http://www.usgalco.com/QA.asp

Putting the thumb break on cocked puts a kink that I will need to shave some leather off around the hammer.

 

[dakota1911]

I carry mine cocked and locked. With a Glock you have the striker cocked most likely and have no grip safety and no thumb safety. Nothing but your finger and that "twinkle trigger" before "glock leg" or "glock foot". In a Glock you pull the trigger and hear a click on an round. In a real DA pistol you pull the trigger again, but in a Glock you have to pull back the slide and insert a new round. Let us hope that was not a "hang fire" and it goes bang in your face as it ejects. Granted with a 1911 you have to recock the hammer and try again.

 

[dakota1911]

I should mention, by the way, although I have a couple SR1911s and a SR1911CMD I carry a Colt Commander, but same idea. I carried a Glock for a short time and unless you are an idiot that pistol will teach you to keep your finger off the trigger until bang time.

 

[Ashecht]

I carry mine cocked and locked. With a Glock you have the striker cocked most likely and have no grip safety and no thumb safety. Nothing but your finger and that "twinkle trigger" before "glock leg" or "glock foot". In a Glock you pull the trigger and hear a click on an round. In a real DA pistol you pull the trigger again, but in a Glock you have to pull back the slide and insert a new round. Let us hope that was not a "hang fire" and it goes bang in your face as it ejects. Granted with a 1911 you have to recock the hammer and try again.

Carrying my Glock 30 with a round in the chamber NEVER requires me to rack the slide again. And the only sound I've ever heard from my G30 after I pull the trigger, is BOOM. and not a single misfire of any kind in the hundreds of rounds I've fired. All I have to do is draw, and pull the trigger. Being a lefty, not sure about the extra time to release the 1911 safety. Guess I will have to see what I can work out

 

[cfolsom]

Cocked and locked in my duty holster with a strap between the hammer and slide. Cocked and locked in my straight pull, no retention carry holster.
If it is in my pack and not on my person, it is hammer down with an empty chamber. BUT my lcp is on my person ready to go.

I know you are supposed to fight your way to a long gun, but sometimes you need to fight your way to just a bigger gun.

 

[johnny56]

I have an SR1911 and a Springfield XDM 4.5" with Crimson laser in 45 ACP. I have great carry holster for both and only carry them during the cooler months when I can comfortably conceal them. They are large hand guns in any case. The SR1911 is a beaut and mostly a range gun. The 14 round Springfield is designed as a man-eater and I have no problem carrying it cocked and ready. Most likely these guns would provide critical service in extreme scenarios where concealment is not the utmost of importance and having the gun in ready state for use is the reason I own it. I have a 38 Spcl+P S&W for a gut gun. I would think that the Springfield XDS 45ACP would be the best compromise for hitting power and size for concealed carry. I would like to be able to carry the SR more but it really gets uncomfortable.

 

[revhigh]

The 14 round Springfield is designed as a man-eater and I have no problem carrying it cocked and ready. Most likely these guns would provide critical service in extreme scenarios where concealment is not the utmost of importance and having the gun in ready state for use is the reason I own it.

Man ... I'm glad I don't live where you live .... Needing man-eater guns, and needing a gun at hand in ready state all the time .... Must be a real war zone .....

What's the most extreme scenario you've encountered thus far ?

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[modrifle3]

That is always my question...besides professional security and LEOs...who has actually used their weapon in a self defense situation involving a human not animal. I have once in 18 years and this was a pipe swinging man who was having a bad day. It was a norinco 1911 I drew out of my buddys glove box and the sight of it caused the gentleman to stand down.

 

[eveled]

Why would you differentiate between a life threatening situation involving a human or an animal. The animal attack, may require an even faster response time. Ed

 

[modrifle3]

Gee I don't know...moral implications....legal implications...the fact in the thread he calls his pistol a "man eater".

 

[modrifle3]

Also that fact he mentions in another thread he is somewhat new to the gun world but is carrying a 13+1 45 auto ready to go.

 

[eveled]

Gotcha, thanks for the clarification.

I thought you were saying an animal attack is less deadly. Animals are a big reason I carry, and I feel they are the bigger threat in my day to day.

 

[modrifle3]

Yeah I agree big threat in some parts. I was mostly curious as to how many people have used their weapons in self defense against a human....also I was not being smart ass even though my post read that way.