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Can you carry a 1911 with the safety off?

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Can you carry a 1911 with the safety off?

Virtually all experts agree that for self-defense, the 1911 should be carried cocked and locked — that is, hammer back and thumb safety engaged with a round in the chamber and a full magazine. (If the hammer is not cocked, the safety on these single-action pistols will not engage; it is “locked off,” so to speak.)

Did the original 1911 have a safety?

The original 1911 design has a spur hammer. These work on a stock gun, but once you get into any beavertail grip safety, the spur hammer is a no-go. Contemporary designs use a rounded, commander-style hammer.

Do police still carry 1911?

John Browning’s M1911 semi-automatic pistol may be the most popular handgun platform in history, but is it a viable primary duty or backup pistol for law enforcement professionals, tactical operators and lawfully permitted civilians? The answer is a resounding yes.

Are 1911 Good carry guns?

What this means in practical terms is that the 1911 pistol, in a good concealed carry holster, can easily tuck inside the waistband. With a bit of positioning, it conceals easily, even under a t-shirt. It’s a big gun that can be easily hidden on a person. That said, you’ll need a good holster and a good belt.

How accurate is a 1911?

The Government accuracy standard for the 1911 was 5-inch dispersions at 25 yards and 10-inch dispersions at 50 yards, with the pistol sighted to fire a bit high at the shorter distance and more or less dead on at 50 yards.

Why do people still use 1911?

To A Point. Another reason why the 1911 has stayed popular is that it’s actually a very viable carry gun, whether as a packing gun for the out of doors or as a concealed carry . It’s easier for conventional concealed carry, because the slide is actually pretty slim; it’s about 0.9 inches for most models.

How the safety works on a 1911?

The 1911 manual safety acts as both a hammer and slide lock, in that the slide cannot be moved and the hammer cannot fall while the manual safety is engaged. Since the slide and the sear are locked with the safety engaged, the pistol is effectively seized until the safety is disengaged.