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"One in the pipe" question
Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 3:00 pm
by Steamboat
I have an older model Smith and Wesson SW9V. Is it safe to carry with a round chambered? I use a paddle style holster and understand that it needs to be ready to use when drawn.
Re: "One in the pipe" question
Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 3:16 pm
by jimd1981
Your SW9V is striker-fired, and should only discharge when the trigger is pulled. It's a safe, modern, firearm design.
With proper handling and a good-fitting holster, it should be fine to carry with one in the chamber.
Re: "One in the pipe" question
Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 4:05 pm
by Cedar Park Dad
The key is a good holster. It needs to be strong such that it is not statisticallu possible for blows or movement to accidentally activate that trigger in the holster.
Re: "One in the pipe" question
Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 8:56 am
by Steamboat
Great! I have been used to revolvers for so many years and I'm still getting used to semi automatics.
Thanks for the feedback.
Re: "One in the pipe" question
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 11:29 am
by couzin
Nooo - absolutely unsafe!!! Send the pistol to me and I will send you back something completely safe - a rock.
Jes kidding - as has been said here and elsewhere "just keep your bugger hook off the bang switch"! Good to go!!
Re: "One in the pipe" question
Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 11:50 am
by Steamboat
couzin wrote:Nooo - absolutely unsafe!!! Send the pistol to me and I will send you back something completely safe - a rock.
Jes kidding - as has been said here and elsewhere "just keep your bugger hook off the bang switch"! Good to go!!
Re: "One in the pipe" question
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 2:32 am
by TexasGal
One thing to consider is if the gun was purchased used. A former owner may have made modifications. In that scenario, you can take it to a gunsmith to be checked out.
Re: "One in the pipe" question
Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 7:08 am
by Steamboat
TexasGal wrote:One thing to consider is if the gun was purchased used. A former owner may have made modifications. In that scenario, you can take it to a gunsmith to be checked out.
That is something to consider. In this case, the gun has not been modified.
Thank you for the feedback.
Re: "One in the pipe" question
Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 10:04 pm
by o b juan
Just about any newer sa can be carried any where on the body as long as the finger stays off of the bangswitch.
95% of people whyen their hand goes o0n the grip then finger is on the bangswitch. Hand any unloaded gun to any one and watch the finger..more than 35 hundred I have watched in 19 years since this CHL in Texas Started.
Re: "One in the pipe" question
Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 5:52 am
by jmra
o b juan wrote:95% of people whyen their hand goes o0n the grip then finger is on the bangswitch.
I know the percentage is high but I don't believe it is anywhere near 95%. If it were, NDs would occur much more frequently than they do. Of course if you can quote some sort of study...
Re: "One in the pipe" question
Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 7:27 am
by o b juan
I thought I gave the study in my post.. of course I probably am very observent in the classes I hold, and on the ranges
I frequent.
Re: "One in the pipe" question
Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2014 1:16 am
by CoolBreeze
I agree it is safe. Utilize 2 safety's. 1: Use a holster that protects the trigger guard. 2: Only let your finger into the trigger guard when the weapon is on target and ready to fire.
Re: "One in the pipe" question
Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:47 pm
by CoolBreeze
CoolBreeze wrote:I agree it is safe. Utilize 2 safety's. 1: Use a holster that protects (encloses) the trigger guard. 2: Only let your finger into the trigger guard when the weapon is on target and ready to fire.
Re: "One in the pipe" question
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:33 am
by Steamboat
Thanks again for all of the responses.