5 Ways to carry a Pistol🤔 #shorts

Published on March 4, 2024
Duration: 1:00

This video demonstrates five distinct methods for carrying a pistol, ranging from chamber-empty to various states of readiness with decocked hammers and engaged safeties. It highlights the actions required to bring each carry method to a firing state, emphasizing the trade-offs between immediate readiness and safety features. The instructor notes the specific firearm used is an AX from Cheap Gun Club.

Quick Summary

The video presents five pistol carry methods: chamber empty (requiring slide rack), round chambered (ready to fire), round chambered with safety engaged, hammer decocked (two-stage trigger), and hammer decocked with safety engaged. Each method has different readiness levels and safety considerations.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Pistol Carry
  2. 00:03Option 1: Chamber Empty Carry
  3. 00:09Option 2: Hot Carry (Round Chambered)
  4. 00:15Option 3: Safety Engaged Carry
  5. 00:25Option 4: Decocked Hammer Carry (Two-Stage Trigger)
  6. 00:38Option 5: Decocked Hammer & Safety Engaged
  7. 00:54Firearm Identification (AX)
  8. 00:57Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the five ways to carry a pistol discussed in the video?

The video outlines five carry methods: 1) Loaded magazine, chamber empty (requires racking); 2) Round chambered (ready to draw and shoot); 3) Round chambered with safety engaged; 4) Round chambered, hammer decocked (two-stage trigger); and 5) Round chambered, hammer decocked, with safety engaged.

What is the action required for a pistol carried with an empty chamber?

If a pistol is carried with a loaded magazine but an empty chamber, the user must draw the firearm and then rack the slide to chamber a round before it can be fired.

How does carrying a pistol with a decocked hammer affect the trigger pull?

Carrying a pistol with a decocked hammer results in a two-stage trigger pull. The initial pull is significantly harder as it decocks the hammer further, followed by a lighter pull to fire the round.

What is the benefit of engaging the manual safety on a carried pistol?

Engaging the manual safety on a carried pistol provides an additional layer of security against accidental discharge. However, it requires an extra step during the draw stroke to disengage the safety before firing.

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