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My sidearm is to be deployed and used in circumstances that may dictate immediate firing. Therefore, it is carried with a full magazine and a round in the chamber. I have seen a few folks that carry with the chamber empty but the magazine full. Due to EXTENSIVE training, these particular individuals are pretty quick from the holster to first shots on target, but even in the best case they give up a round before reloading. It requires far less training (training IS important) to be able to present from the holster and fire without having to chamber a round. Also, if one arm is compromised (or busy holding off an attacker) it is much easier to employ you sidearm if it is already charged and ready.