Help ease my mind.

[cowzrul]

You mentioned wanting a 1911? You need to get some rounds down range and build your confidence (take a class if possible). A 1911 cocked and locked will probably make you more nervous than that M&P.

 

[blutch]

You mentioned wanting a 1911? You need to get some rounds down range and build your confidence (take a class if possible). A 1911 cocked and locked will probably make you more nervous than that M&P.

I'm confident with the gun in my hand. I've shot a couple of 1911's. Really liked them. I like the idea of the thumb safety now that I've actually strapped the gun on. Why would the 1911 make me more nervous? Can you explain that? Thanks for your comments!

B

 

[cowzrul]

When I first joined the Marines we carried 1911's. Some of the Marines who didn't have extensive weapons handling would get nervous having a round in the chamber and the hammer back when carrying. Shooting a 1911 versus rapidly drawing one and thumbing the safety are two different things. Never bothered me in fact I always liked it especially after Gunsite.

 

[Shadowrider]

I'm confident with the gun in my hand. I've shot a couple of 1911's. Really liked them. I like the idea of the thumb safety now that I've actually strapped the gun on. Why would the 1911 make me more nervous? Can you explain that? Thanks for your comments!

B

A lot of people are uncomfortable carrying like this (notice the hammer?):

 

[blutch]

Which is more likely to AD from drawing or general handling, in and out of the holster with routine daily carry?

I cannot carry on the job, so I will have to handle the gun a bit more than what may be normal.

B

 

[BadgeBunny]

Which is more likely to AD from drawing or general handling, in and out of the holster with routine daily carry?

I cannot carry on the job, so I will have to handle the gun a bit more than what may be normal.

B

If you keep your finger OUTSIDE the trigger guard is shouldn't be an issue.

 

[BadgeBunny]

A lot of people are uncomfortable carrying like this (notice the hammer?):

**heebie jeebies** LOL. Even though it is plain to see the safety is on, I am one of those people ...

 

[blutch]

If you keep your finger OUTSIDE the trigger guard is shouldn't be an issue.

Yes. I know this one. :-)

Are there any stats on this question?

B

 

[inactive]

**heebie jeebies** LOL. Even though it is plain to see the safety is on, I am one of those people ...

So are you uncomfortable, or incompetent?

Not to pick on you, but just illustrating the subtle symantic difference between the two. The concepts are related but are unique.

 

[BadgeBunny]

So are you uncomfortable, or incompetent?

Not to pick on you, but just illustrating the subtle symantic difference between the two. The concepts are related but are unique.

LOL -- uncomfortable for sure. Incompetent? I suppose that would depend on who you talk to ... I am not sure I will ever be as competent as some of the people I have had the privilege to shoot with and learn from. However, I can be safe and that makes me more competent that a few ...