If I recall the teachings of St. Cooper correctly - he was a firm advocate of carrying with your weapon (a Colt 1911 of course) in “Condition 1” if circumstances warranted it - which I *think* meant - cocked and locked. It was totally safe IF your gun handling skills were honed to the point of instinct and you were of the proper “mindset”. That was a long time ago. I don’t think Glock or Sig are even putting thumb safeties on their guns anymore. They’re all going to those idiot proofed funky triggers you see on guns made by Bostitch or Fisher Price!
Sigh. I’m gonna get egged.
But… my problem is… I’m dogged by Darwin and Murphy. Stupid shit happens to me. In my former life, I was often in very close proximity to self destructive stupid people. Nowadays Not nearly so much thank God. But even so… a cocked and locked pistol on my hip would make me extremely nervous. The USP’s fire controls operate exactly like the 1911s. You can pull that thing lightening fast, and as the gun comes up all it is - is an elegant sweep of the thumb across the safety, finger on the trigger - and she’s ready to rock n roll the millisecond your sight picture aligns. Properly trained squaddies and law men can do it faster than you can even think about it.
But improperly trained men… can find themselves in Darwinian situations like this. I have no idea what kinda holster that is… but it’s definitely the wrong one for that fella. I dunno if I’d carry with one up the spout or not…? Not trying to tell YOU how to carry… but for me… GAH. I don’t shoot or train often enough anymore, my proficiency and readiness are probly in the toilet… and I’m getting old and slow.
Nowadays, if I had to… I’d probly carry my little Redhawk in 45 Long Colt. If yer thinking meat is in Condition 5… ya probly don’t want ya gat in Condition One.
Your mileage may vary - and I sincerely hope you’re getting better mileage than I am these days!
Have a great Friday - and thanks for stopping by. Stay warm.
Filthie
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