No round in the chamber makes for an interesting wrestling match in a close-in fight.
But if someone wants to carry that way, for whatever reason, it's their business. Better than not carrying.
The ONLY time I ever carry without a round in the chamber is in the very LIMITED instance I carry my Glock 27 in my pocket without a holster.
This because I want to reduce to a minimum the chance that anybody will know I'm carrying.
If you aren't comfortable carrying one in the chamber, then buy a pistol with a safety, then put one in the chamber while the safety is on. Or with a DA/SA you can even decock it, and turn the safety off, which is basically the same as a revolver (double action).
Please get a pocket holster. They're really cheap so there isn't a reason to not have one.
If no round in the chamber is how you want to carry because that works for you, great.
Just don't chamber a round near me like this, and we'll get along fine.
In reality, most people will revert to their original training in a stressful situation.
Not exactly-- they'll revert to their level of mastered training.
I really hope I don't revert back to NRA Basic level under stress.
what about multiple attackers at different angles, or crack/meth heads.....those guys apparently feel no pain when there jacked up on that stuff. True story that happened not to long ago in crothersville, a guy was shot in the head with a .38 and lived.....he was able to tell the police his side of the story while waiting on am ambulance.rather carry my revover with 5 and not need to worry. I f I can't hit in first three more practice is needed.
Well, traumatic injury rarely results in immediate pain, per say. The body recognizes the sincerity of the injury immediately and dumps certain chemicals such as adrenaline into your blood stream to help you deal with it and ultimately not feel nearly as much pain. Realistically, it's not painful at all compared to what you would expect until those chemical cocktails fade off. Then the pain REALLY sets in.what about multiple attackers at different angles, or crack/meth heads.....those guys apparently feel no pain when there jacked up on that stuff. True story that happened not to long ago in crothersville, a guy was shot in the head with a .38 and lived.....he was able to tell the police his side of the story while waiting on am ambulance.