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Old 08-09-2006, 10:27   #16
jatx
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Quote:
Originally Posted by funnyman
May not be a good idea to store it with the hammer cocked. If you need it in an emergency, you're going to have to unzip the case to get to it anyway. Maybe it's safe - I haven't used those; I use a Sig in which case it's safe to carry it in the "de-cocked" position.
OTOH, if I needed to carry a pistol on a SAR mission, I'd rather have it exposed so I can get to it faster.

Just my $.02
FYI, there is no "decocked" position on a 1911. He either has to carry it in Condition 1 or without a round in the chamber.
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