When I went through basic training (Iniantown Gap 1966) we were told to carry the 1911 with an empty chamber in the holster unless in a combat situation. I understand that that advice varied from time to time and place to place. The 1940 Bluejackets Manual says of the 1911 Colt "Never carry the pistol in the holster with the hammer cocked and safety lock on, except in an emergency or unless directed by proper authority.
I have never been able to see the point in keeping a round chambered in a holster you could not drag the pistol out of in a hurry no matter what. The buckled P08 holster almost takes two hands for me to get it open. Why carry it with a round up the pipe?
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