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WEC wrote:Rod, I had a thought that your original request for advice can also be related to those who find trepidation in carrying a semi-auto in condition 1. Here's a thread discussing it: http://www.texasshooting.com/TexasCHL_F ... 53&t=23319" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Lots of good advice and philosophy in those pages. HTH!

Thanks, WEC. I enjoyed that thread. Learned a lot. I really appreciate the "enlightenment."

Rod

barres wrote:You don't need to beat your handgun into submission. Modern revolvers have a transfer bar that moved between the hammer and the firing pin when the trigger is held to the rear. If the trigger is not pulled, the transfer bar is out of the way, and the hammer cannot contact the firing pin. Load up all five chambers and feel secure.

Thanks a million, Barres. I kind of thought something like that might be the case but just didn't know. By the way... I ALSO live in Prison City (retired University faculty). Where do you go to shoot? Where to you find ammo? Send me a PM.

Thanks,

Rod

Thank you Mojo & Wec. It's in a Desantis Nemesis OR just bare in the pocket.

I am considering an experiment: I am going to take my (hard) rubber-headed hammer to the range and hold the gun on the target, then get a friend to whack the hammer (in the closed position). That should reveal something, don't you think? I'm not too worried about trigger problems, just how reliable the hammer is.

Question for you guys: Is it safe for me to carry my model 37 S & W airweight in my front pocket with ALL five rounds loaded? All of my buddies are leaving the chamber in front of the firing pin blank (for safety). Four rounds ain't much. Wonder what you think.

I have a CS9 and I can carry 8 shots (7 + 1) but it is almost twice as heavy and bigger. Would like to feel good about carrying 5 in the 37 BUT I value my knee-caps, feet, and other people. Give me some advice here.

Thanks in advance.