Originally Posted by Dave_in_WV
Originally Posted by Exchipy
There may be members reading this thread who are willing to pass the word to help some uninformed 1911 users avoid unintended discharges.

Either carry a 1911 or a Browning Hi Power with an empty chamber OR with a round in the chamber and the safety engaged and keep your booger hook of off the trigger. The half cock notch on the hammer is for catching the hammer if it follows the slide ONLY. It is NOT a safety position.

Here is the reason for this thread. Several commenters appear to have missed it. But, at least one member understood it.



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