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Mike1951 wrote:Trying to cock the hammer in a tense situation is asking for an ND.

The grip safety might or might not be depressed while doing this, so you have NO safeguards.

This is probably to cover there(Edited 10 Year Old Daughter Rule carlson1) - but still... from the kimber owner manual

http://www.kimberamerica.com/downloads/ ... ompact.pdf

Safe Carrying Condition: Never carry this pistol cocked, loaded and ready to fire as this practice could easily result in an unintentional discharge. Do not carry a loaded gun with a live round in the chamber while walking, running or crossing any obstacle, where there is any possibility of slipping or falling as this could lead to a possible unintentional discharge.

Mike1951 wrote:

mikerlynn wrote: I dont think anyone can say anything to remove that fear from me. I'll probably just carry it where I'll have to pull it back to use it.

DON'T!!!! This is absolutely the most dangerous thing you could do.

Either get comfortable with carrying the 1911 cocked and locked or get another carry gun.

Can you explain why it is dangerous?

Mike - I just got a kimber ultra carry II with CT as well - my names mike too - so I almost thought you were me as i read your posting : ) I have the same issue as you. I am a bit paranoid to carry it cocked w/saftey on. I am worried that something else will hit the firing pin - to me, I'd rather not carry then be paranoid about an accident - I'd hate to be shot with my own gun or worse. I dont think anyone can say anything to remove that fear from me. I'll probably just carry it where I'll have to pull it back to use it.

I have a S&W 3913 with the safety release and I would be more comfortable carrying that instead - but i did just buy a 1100 gun....