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Just picked up a Colt Govt MK IV .380 that I traded a friend for. I really love this little gun - by far the most accurate .380 I've shot. I intend to replace the Ruger LCP that I have as my current pocket pistol on my LTC for the Colt. It will be mostly pocket carry, but occasional IWB also.
My question is, what is the best condition to carry it in? I've read various things on the net, from Condition 1 (round chambered, hammer back, safety on), to round chambered, hammer fully down, to round chambered, hammer on the safety flat (half cock?), and lastly no round chambered, hammer down.
The .380 has no grip safety, and I'm told the internals are different enough from a true 1911 that carrying it with a round in the chamber and hammer down is completely possible. It also has the Series 80 firing pin safety.
I would tend to think that carrying it in Condition 1 would be the best, but there are some that say they would never do that since it lacks a grip safety. Opinions?
Also, pocket holster and IWB tuckable holster recommendations? Thinking of trying a Sticky holster. I use a DeSantis Superfly for the LCP, but am thinking of trying something different. Don't want to go to an expensive IWB like a Crossbreed, but maybe have to do that as well.
And since a thread is worthless without pics, here are a couple. Condition is beautiful, about 98%.
My question is, what is the best condition to carry it in? I've read various things on the net, from Condition 1 (round chambered, hammer back, safety on), to round chambered, hammer fully down, to round chambered, hammer on the safety flat (half cock?), and lastly no round chambered, hammer down.
The .380 has no grip safety, and I'm told the internals are different enough from a true 1911 that carrying it with a round in the chamber and hammer down is completely possible. It also has the Series 80 firing pin safety.
I would tend to think that carrying it in Condition 1 would be the best, but there are some that say they would never do that since it lacks a grip safety. Opinions?
Also, pocket holster and IWB tuckable holster recommendations? Thinking of trying a Sticky holster. I use a DeSantis Superfly for the LCP, but am thinking of trying something different. Don't want to go to an expensive IWB like a Crossbreed, but maybe have to do that as well.
And since a thread is worthless without pics, here are a couple. Condition is beautiful, about 98%.
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