"Locked and Cocked" is not ok with Mike!

[Adam Helmer]

My neighbor inheirited a mint Ithaca M1911A1 .45 Auto that is one of the 80,000 made in WWII. Mike has a CCW permit and wanted to carry his grandad's .45. Bless him.

We went to the backyard bench and ran some Ball and 200 grain SWC cast handloads through his .45. Afterwards, I showed him how to field strip and properly clean his prize pistol. We discussed holsters and carry methods. Mike has a perceived need to be armed in some places he goes. I discussed "Locked and Cocked" and sweeping off the safety during the draw and he got concerned. I told him John Browning made the 1911/1911A1 pistol SAFE for the knowledgeable user.

Mike prefers to carry his .45 Chamber Empty and will RACK the slide to get serious if need be. I pointed out that racking the slide will direct ALL the Bad Guys' attention to HIM when he makes that manuever. He just cannot carry a M1911A1 Locked and Cocked. I told him I could, but he needs to consider a revolver. I may get to trade a S&W M10 2-inch for a mint Ithaca.

Adam