1911 Holster Question

[M. D. Van Norman]

[Bird of Fire]

At least you’re consistent.

As I mentioned earlier, the cocked-and-locked 1911 is extremely safe. It’s just not 100-percent safe when compared to a double-action handgun or even to a safe-action pistol.

Then there is the issue of retention in the holster, but that wasn’t the original question.

I would agree on the double action handgun (traditional da/sa like a 92fs) almost. One of the stickied threads up above in this forum is the walther ppk & ppk/s recall which was done to prevent the pistol from firing when the decocker is applied with the hammer cocked. The possibility of an AD is still possible in that regard, albeit VERY very slim. I feel the same about the 1911 if the trigger & ignition group wasn't monkeyed with and made unsafe.

Just MHO.

[M. D. Van Norman]

That sounds so wrong!

[DirtSailor]

Why this gun? Nobody thinks twice about a revolver, or a glock, or an xd with a round in the chamber ready to go.

Good point. I have an XD and S&W hammerless and never thought twice about it. I guess because the hammer is "right there" it becomes more obvious.

[DirtSailor]

Thanks for the responses, I really appreciate the various points of view. My 1911 does have the ambi safety, so I guess that is something I should pay attention to. Especially when talking to whoever I decide to buy the holster from.

I also appreciate the advice on holster makers. It's always nice to get advice from people who have used them.

[Gavin Twosome]

I want a Biancchi model 66 FOR MINE !