I guess I’m saying that I can’t imagine many scenarios where I wouldn’t have time to rack the slide.
I only like one in the chamber when I am pointed downrange.
“I guess I’m saying that I can’t imagine many scenarios where I wouldn’t have time to rack the slide.”
I used to think that, then someone tried to carjack me. I got away without firing any shots and fortunately their gun jammed.
I would not have had time to chamber a round if their gun had not jammed. no way, no how
just my 2 cents
It’s a trade-off. When I carry a 1911 I also generally carry it with an empty chamber. I also train that way and have gotten proficient at the draw-rack-aim drill. There is time between drawing and aiming, too... and this time can be used to rack the slide on the way up. I just don’t like carrying a pistol with the hammer back on a live round. I’ve decided that for me, it’s an acceptable trade for the significant reduction in risk. I never use the safety switch. Ever.
However... when I carry my Sig, I carry it with a round in the chamber and the hammer down. It has a long double-action trigger for the first round. In this way, it’s not any different than carrying a revolver.
Who would carry a revolver with the hammer back, in a holster? Nobody. Well... nobody ~smart~ anyway. A safety switch just isn’t enough insurance, either. :-)