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re: Semi Auto pistol: Safety or No Safety
Posted on 6/26/12 at 8:47 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
Posted on 6/26/12 at 8:47 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
Tigerfoot,
Thankfully, I've read of very few civilians carrying concealed who have been involved in a gun fight. OTOH, Isn't the possibility w/ a "bad guy" the main reason one carries concealed?
Not long ago, I decided to go back to carrying a 1911 in 45 ACP. After a good bit of practice, one day I decided to go over some controlled draw and shoot drills. Guess what? The first time I drew, I forgot to flip the safety to off. Not enough training, I guess. Back to the DAO/no external safety lever for me (Kahr CW45) until I've practiced more w/ the 11911.
As one of my favorite novel characters (Lee Childs' Jack Reacher) says, "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." At this point in time, that means I'll be carrying a DAO/no external safety lever semi-auto.
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The penalty in a gunfight is .....
How many gunfights do folks that carry get in?
Thankfully, I've read of very few civilians carrying concealed who have been involved in a gun fight. OTOH, Isn't the possibility w/ a "bad guy" the main reason one carries concealed?
Not long ago, I decided to go back to carrying a 1911 in 45 ACP. After a good bit of practice, one day I decided to go over some controlled draw and shoot drills. Guess what? The first time I drew, I forgot to flip the safety to off. Not enough training, I guess. Back to the DAO/no external safety lever for me (Kahr CW45) until I've practiced more w/ the 11911.
As one of my favorite novel characters (Lee Childs' Jack Reacher) says, "Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." At this point in time, that means I'll be carrying a DAO/no external safety lever semi-auto.
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Posted on 6/26/12 at 9:15 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
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The first time I drew, I forgot to flip the safety to off.
Surprised you lived
Yes, the boogeyman is the reason most carry. I just haven't seen or heard of many dead boogeyman.
I have heard of a bunch of gun accidents resulting in deaths though. So an added external safety to prevent trigger pull for whatever reason is probably a better way to reduce my risk of death by gun than a quick draw holster.
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