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Thread: Do you "top off" your carry gun?

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  1. #151
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    My belief is as a point of self defense the topped off situation is the best for the rapid deployment of "lethal" force in a sure of it, capacity for response. Handling of the firearm is another matter of safety first and MT chamber.
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  2. #152
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    I've always put one in the pipe with a full Mag both at the range and carry. I practice as if I'm carrying and have had no problems.

  3. #153
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    Yes, as I feel that the only way to carry a 1911 is Condition One. Never had an issue.
    "Americans look at the Constitution and Bill of Rights as protectors of our liberties; the Left/Progressives look at them as obstacles to overcome"

  4. #154
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    Do you "top off" your carry gun?

    Absolutely. My carry pieces are not double stack, so I take advantage of every bit of capacity.
    Is that thing loaded?

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    No. Seven rounds in the pistol, two mags on the off side. If that does not solve my problem, then I shoulda stayed in bed that day.

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    I do not. I think it is asking for problems. Some pistols will tolerate it, some will not. I have 2 SA micro-compacts and neither will feed the second round when topped off (stovepipe). I think it has to do with the short travel distance of the slide, but I am no gunsmith. They do not particularly care for HP's, either.

    I have a Colt Model 70, which does not seem to mind topping off, but I think it would feed rocks and small mammals. I have heard so many discussions of this issue, pro and con, but I have heard enough con to make me not do it.

    When I feel a real need for more rounds, I just pack my BHP.

  7. #157
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    I carry a double stack pistol and I do carry topped off. Why not? That's one more round ready if needed.

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