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carry a loaded Glock with one in the chamber?
NENick:
--- Quote from: HuskerXDM on December 28, 2011, 12:37:37 PM ---Obviously not just for Glocks...
See myth number 2:
http://www.shootingillustrated.com/index.php/18228/concealed-carry-myths/
--- End quote ---
That was a well written article. My girlfriend and her family immediately came to mind :-\
dcjulie:
This is a good article! I can remember many years ago going to Scheel's in Lincoln to buy my second (or third, I can't remember) gun and the sales guy actually told me "Women should only shoot .22's, they aren't strong enough for anything larger." Mind you, I'm NOT a small female! I can shoot .45 without a problem, so this guy was just being a jerk. I made him get his manager while I explained to them, very kindly, that women can and do shoot centerfire just fine and if it is the store's opinion that females only shoot .22's I would NEVER buy anything from them again. I did not buy a gun from Sheel's that day, and have not done much gun shopping there since that incident.
As far as concealed carry is concerned, one should be carried in the condition of readiness. In a holster! If trigger is not pulled back, the gun will not fire. Simple!
unfy:
Shawn / sjwsti's Self Defense Class at the Bullet Hole changed a lot of my mindset concerning how to carry a weapon, safeties, and such. Excellent instructor that focused on getting his students to think about things rather than just "here are some rules".
The weapon is under your control, you pay it necessary respect and give it a proper living space (ie: holster & belt), and you should have no problem. Why lose precious time in a bad situation by having to rack the slide ? What if you CAN'T rack the slide for whatever reason ?
Modern firearms generally have to have their trigger squeezed in order to discharge. As long as the holster is properly formed to cover / protect the trigger area you should have no problems.
I carry a Sig p229 with a DA/SA trigger (ie: has a hammer). There's always one in the chamber. With the Crossbreed holster and a thick belt I've had zero problems out of my setup. There was a single time when I stood up from an office chair after lazily lounging in it and heard the 'click' of the hammer being pulled back against the bottom of the arm rest (amazing what that sound can do to you hehe). I've debated getting a DAO trigger system installed, but I like the weapon as it is (and practice the heavy DA pull with light SA follow ups).
With the Glocks I've handled, I would feel completely safe holstering one with a round in the chamber (and note, I hate Glocks). Proper respect, practice draw & re-holster, and proper holster ... and you should be good to go IMHO.
dcjulie:
unfy - your tagline is great! but, hoppe's #9 is AWESOME!! ;)
Roper:
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