To carry a Glock with a round in the chamber is like carrying a Model 1911 cocked, unlocked, with a round in the chamber and the grip safety taped down.
No one would carry a Model 1911 in this condition, but people carry a Glock in this condition and think nothing of it.
I think it’s crazy!
“To carry a Glock with a round in the chamber is like carrying a Model 1911 cocked, unlocked, with a round in the chamber and the grip safety taped down. No one would carry a Model 1911 in this condition, but people carry a Glock in this condition and think nothing of it.”
Thats because the 1911 you described has only the sear and half cock notch keeping it from firing. If its dropped in that condition or if the hc notch fails the gun will go off. The glock cannot fire unless the trigger is pulled because of the internals safeties blocking the firing pin. That being said IMO the Glock is not for gun noobs. To handle a glock safely you need trigger discipline, and a holster covering the trigger. In addition, the glock trigger can also be adjusted so that the pull weight is similar to a double action revolver.
Spot on post. One of the reasons I do not own a Glock.