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Pocket Carrying A Single Action Cocked & Locked
« on: April 11, 2016, 10:34:14 PM »
Hello everybody, this is my first post here. I listen to Downrange Radio and considerate it and Michael Bane a great resource.

Is it safe to pocket carry a single action (micro 1911) cocked & locked? I currently carry a Glock 26 IWB with a spare mag but would like something more concealable when carrying is frowned upon. From a safety perspective  I would consider myself a fanatic (to quote Tom Gresham) and would feel comfortable with it. I mildly familiar with 1911s as I have one but have only put 300 rounds through it.

The gun I'm thinking about buying is a Sig P938, I'm leaning towards this because of it's excellent single action trigger.

Thanks in advance for the advice.
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Re: Pocket Carrying A Single Action Cocked & Locked
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2016, 11:33:27 PM »
a 1911 is one of the safest pistols on the market.  it takes 3 things for it too go bang.

cocked and locked is perfred way to carry.
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Re: Pocket Carrying A Single Action Cocked & Locked
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2016, 12:04:35 AM »
The p938 doesn't have a grip safety though.
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Re: Pocket Carrying A Single Action Cocked & Locked
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2016, 07:19:45 AM »
I carry the P938 every day in an Alien Gear IWB holster. No problem, but I do visually and physically check the safety to ensure it is on whenever I am alone, just to be sure.

Because of the lack of a decocker, the 938 made my trainer a little nervous at first, until I showed him I knew the gun and what I was doing.
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Re: Pocket Carrying A Single Action Cocked & Locked
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2016, 09:44:50 AM »
Quote from: lee1000 on April 12, 2016, 12:04:35 AM
The p938 doesn't have a grip safety though.

In  his book "Cooper on Handguns", Jeff Cooper recommended pinning the grip safety down.
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Re: Pocket Carrying A Single Action Cocked & Locked
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Re: Pocket Carrying A Single Action Cocked & Locked
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2016, 10:03:19 AM »
I believe OP is talking about POCKET CARRY. That's a far cry from IWB.  I've only fondled the P938 in stores but never fired it, so I don't know the gun, but pocket carry would be of some concern. Maybe with a pocket holster that covers the safety?
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Re: Pocket Carrying A Single Action Cocked & Locked
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2016, 11:33:55 AM »
As long as you use a quality pocket holster and keep other crap out of the pocket, you are fine.
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Re: Pocket Carrying A Single Action Cocked & Locked
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2016, 12:05:25 PM »
Thanks guys, I think I'm going to get it.

Any recommendations on a holster?
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Re: Pocket Carrying A Single Action Cocked & Locked
« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2016, 12:55:50 PM »
Quality leather.  I have a local couple who make mine.

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Re: Pocket Carrying A Single Action Cocked & Locked
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2016, 02:42:29 PM »
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