User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 9/16/2023 8:24:39 PM EST
First of all. I always carry cocked and locked. Always.
So why is the half cocked notch even there? Why do some people carry at half cock? (I know of one person that does). |
|
|
|
WV, USA
|
Posted: 9/16/2023 8:36:37 PM EST
[#1]
Half is used to remove the thumb safety
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/16/2023 8:38:50 PM EST
[Last Edit: Mooseless]
[#2]
I think it remains as a last-ditch safety, in the event of some part breaking that would otherwise allow the hammer to fall. I know it was the only safety in the original design.
As for carrying it in half-cock, I think that’s more or less fuddlore in action. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/16/2023 8:46:42 PM EST
[#3]
Half-cock is only there to arrest the hammer's fall if it slips off your thumb while you're cocking it.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/16/2023 8:49:50 PM EST
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mooseless: I know it was the only safety in the original design. As for carrying it in half-cock, I think that's more or less fuddlore in action. I don't like that, and prefer a thumb safety on any SAO. Also a nice light trigger. Otherwise what's the point? For any other type of handgun action, I prefer no manual safety whatsoever. |
|
|
|
|
Posted: 9/16/2023 10:05:35 PM EST
[Last Edit: 50-140]
[#5]
My only experience with half cock was series 70 1911's. On half cock you either charge the slide or cock the hammer fully so it never made sense to me to use it. Condition one is safer and quicker to bring to bear.
|
|
|
|
TX, USA
|
Posted: 9/16/2023 10:28:05 PM EST
[#6]
Half cock is not a carry method. It's a fail safe mechanism.
If the hammer should fall while the trigger is not being activated, the half cock will catch and prevent the hammer from stiking the firing pin. If the trigger is pressed and not released, while decocking for instance, the hammer will strike or touch the firing pin. Safety feature, nothing more. |
|
|
|
Posted: 9/16/2023 11:30:04 PM EST
[#7]
Half cock is how left handed people, like me, used to carry before ambidextrous safeties were available.
I can't think of a good reason to do it in 2023. |
|
|
|
KS, USA
|
Posted: 9/20/2023 7:43:33 PM EST
[#8]
The act of dropping to half cock is more dangerous by about %10,000 than carrying it as intended.
|
|
|
USA
|
Posted: 9/21/2023 6:28:19 PM EST
[#9]
The "half cock" notch is actually an interceptor notch to catch the hammer if it's fumbled during cocking.
This has always been an issue with the 1911, because everyone was used to carrying long guns and single actions on half cock as a safety, and they figured the 1911 was the same. It's totally not safe to carry the original 70's type 1911 on half cock because if it's dropped on the hammer the sear can break and the gun can fire. |
|
|
PA, USA
|
Posted: 9/21/2023 6:44:46 PM EST
[#10]
Half cock is the Hammer Drop Safety.
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2023 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
