Posted: 10/21/2008 6:39:50 PM EDT
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Ok admitedly I do not carry because of fear of prison and big guys named BUBBA (I live in Illinois and am civilian), but out of curiosity I must ask. I am thinking about buying an XD, Kahr or possibly a short butt glock, with those guns all being DAO what would you do about cocking them. Would you: 1) Cock it when the need arose (I now not always the best practice) 2) put the small one in your pants and hope it doesn't go off in your pants (admitedly not always the best either) 3) or always carry on the belt and be very very careful thanks in advance |
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Well, there's cocking, and then there's chambering. With the guns you listed, there is no "cocking"; the very nature of DAO pistols mean that with every trigger pull the pistol first "cocks" the striker (action 1) and releases the striker (action 2). A DAO pistol can't be "cocked". With that being said, condition 1 is the preferred mode of carry. "Excuse me, Mr. Robber, can you pretty please wait while I chamber my pistol?" |
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well, first off i would carry LEGALLY. i like condition 1 carry- round in the chamber, safety on, hammer back. I carry a uspc 357 this way. glocks or other striker-fired semi-autos are all round in the chamber. you do need to get some training if you're worried about this. |
+1, get a good IWB holster that covers the trigger, keep a round in the chamber, obey the laws of firearm safety and get as much training as you can. If your weapon is not ready to fight then it is no weapon at all. |
I don't think the OP understand much... about firearms. 1. Civilians CAN legally carry a handgun concealed if they live in a location that issues permits to do so. 2. Do NOT carry without the proper permits. 3. Get some TRAINING on the proper use and handling of your firearm BEFORE you carry it anywhere. Proper training and knowledge will answer all of your questions. |
This is what I would recommend as well. Training can get expensive but it is well well worth it! |
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1. Treat every weapon as if it were loaded. 2. Never point at anything you do not intent to shoot. 3. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you intend to fire. 4. Keep your weapon on safe until you are ready to fire. (If applicable) (5.) Know your target and what lies beyond it. Have it ready or it is useless. Follow those rules and you'll be fine. |
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You realize that carrying a concealed gun in your pocket or waistband is a felony is a felony. I would suggest an XD and carry in a fannypack which is the legal method. Obviously the gun would be unloaded and you can carry the spare magazine in your backpocket. |
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Quoted: He lives in IL so he's screwed for all but the training.I don't think the OP understand much... about firearms. http:///images/smilies/icon_smile_blackeye.gif 1. Civilians CAN legally carry a handgun concealed if they live in a location that issues permits to do so. 2. Do NOT carry without the proper permits. 3. Get some TRAINING on the proper use and handling of your firearm BEFORE you carry it anywhere. Proper training and knowledge will answer all of your questions. |
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If you have the time to observe a problem, discretely draw and chamber a round, you have time to (for lack of a less-overused word) disengage.
Self defense means OMFG this guy is charging me with a knife/bat/your mom and I need to draw-frontsite-fire and not think or worry about chambering... |