I carry a Kimber UC, cocked and locked. My 4-1/2 y.o. granddaughter is here several days a week and the pistol is either holstered or put away. The 1911 design has redundant safeties and the holsters are designed to keep the thumb safety in the applied position.
I prefer cocked and locked carry for the speed in which the pistol can be deployed and that it can be deployed with only one hand. This would be useful if my weak hand/arm were occupied, injured or fending off an attacker, or if I were using a cane.
I would think there would be a greater chance of accidental or negligent discharge if the carrier were attempting to chamber a round in a stressful situation but, I admit, I have not seen any studies to either prove or disprove this opinion. I can conceive of situations where an attempt to chamber a round might prematurely bring one to the attention of a BG.
I don't think that there's a "one-size-fits-all" mode of carry; a person must do what feels comfortable to him (within the bounds of safety, of course). There is always the possibility of an AD/ND with a firearm, no matter what condition it is carried in. It is up to the user to insure that it does not happen - the ultimate safety device is located between the user's ears.
I prefer cocked and locked carry for the speed in which the pistol can be deployed and that it can be deployed with only one hand. This would be useful if my weak hand/arm were occupied, injured or fending off an attacker, or if I were using a cane.
I would think there would be a greater chance of accidental or negligent discharge if the carrier were attempting to chamber a round in a stressful situation but, I admit, I have not seen any studies to either prove or disprove this opinion. I can conceive of situations where an attempt to chamber a round might prematurely bring one to the attention of a BG.
I don't think that there's a "one-size-fits-all" mode of carry; a person must do what feels comfortable to him (within the bounds of safety, of course). There is always the possibility of an AD/ND with a firearm, no matter what condition it is carried in. It is up to the user to insure that it does not happen - the ultimate safety device is located between the user's ears.