Is Cocked and Locked Carry Unsafe?

[Taurian]

Informative article @ http://www.usacarry.com/cocked-locked-carry-unsafe/

[M1911A1]

...And my .45 shortie 1911 doesn't even have a grip safety!
Back when it was built, there was no way to have a grip safety on a short-grip pistol.

But I feel completely secure in carrying it.

[jtg452]

I had this discussion many times because Condition 1 is the only way I will carry a loaded single action semi auto.  The first time was with a couple know it all customers when I was working in a gun shop. 

I was carrying my Para P.13 and they commented on the hammer being back and how dangerous they believed it was.  Once I explained how all 3 of the safeties worked (Para uses a Series 80 safety, too), opposed to what must be done to lower the hammer on a live round for ascetics and how, in my opinion, that is far more dangerous that it is worth, they decided that carrying a 1911 Condition 1 sounded much safer than they had thought.

[CR Williams]

No.

Next question?

[Taurian]

No.

Next question?

I wish that you would not dance around the issue so much? 

[crzyjarmans]

Well! I carry a Springfield ultra compact 1911 .45 ACP, it's always fully loaded, hammer back, one in the chamber, some call it condition 1 carry, I've carried this way for many years with out incident, so? Yes in my opinion, it safe if you do your due diligence

[oldranger53]

No.

Next question?

I'm with CR^^^

-sent from phone...typos possible-

[NorCalChuck]

I carry a full size and a small 1911 . . . Always lock and loaded.
Depending on what I have on or how well my clothing is doing its job.
Or Condition One if you prefer . . . . .
From what I read this has been going on since 1911 I believe.
Next question please . . . . .