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Forums » Training » Basic Gun Safety Rules
Discuss and learn techniques properly to train, improve accuracy, and become an expert at handling a weapon.
 
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smith6906   
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  Posted: 11/18/09 8:31 AM
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  exactly, i actualy guaged mine its a 12lb trigger......no way to accedentaly pull that, so i have completely removed the safety guns not going off unless i delibrately tell it to.



billycarter   

  Posted: 11/3/09 9:18 AM
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  Same with my Glock. I use my Finger as the Safety. (Which also defeats the Trigger Safety.) We have enough to think about before pulling a Trigger. Why complicate matters with Buttons or switches? (A reason I don't use a Laser either)



smith6906   
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  i love the condition system, i dont carry a 1911.......i carry a pt-92 but if i were to use the system. my weapon is always condition "0" .......i have a internal firing pin safety, so unless ... more »



tigwelder56   
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  WELCOME!



billycarter   

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  THANKS

   



tigwelder56   
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  Bill, here are two websites that have all you'll ever need to know on the 1911:

http://www.m1911.org/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M1911_pistol



billycarter   

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  On a 1911, is there a Hammer Safety that prevents discharge if the Trigger is not pulled? IE: Walther, Glock, Revolvers etc.
The reason I ask is I don't like a Gun that makes any noise ... more »



tigwelder56   
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  I have to agree with you Smith, I don't care for that #9 rule. It certainly doesn't apply with most people that have chosen to carry a 1911 cocked and locked. I'm a firm believer that if you ... more »



billycarter   

  Posted: 10/23/09 11:25 AM
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  Then they could go to the Last point made on the List!



smith6906   
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  although the second part of qustion 9 completely destoys how most ppl carry 1911's :-p

   



smith6906   
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  good list tig :-D i've always belived in 3 simple rules that will 100% destroy any chanace of an accidental discharge or death

#1........if you dont want it dead, dont aim it at it.
#2........keep ... more »



tigwelder56   
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  http://www.recguns.com/Sources/ID.html

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