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Originally Posted by JLibourel 
If I'm carrying a holstered 1911, it will be in Condition 1 (cocked and locked) in all probability. If I have a 1911 in bed with me, it will be in Condition 3.
I ran some experiments a few years back and found that presenting an automatic from Condition 3 averaged only about 0.3-second slower than a presentation from Condition 1. The big drawback to Condition 3 is that it requires two hands, which might make things more difficult if you needed to shoot somebody who was grappling you at close quarters.
I ran some experiments a few years back and found that presenting an automatic from Condition 3 averaged only about 0.3-second slower than a presentation from Condition 1. The big drawback to Condition 3 is that it requires two hands, which might make things more difficult if you needed to shoot somebody who was grappling you at close quarters.
I used to be able to chamber a round in a cz 9mm one handed - on the leg of my pants. our training was all starting out with an empty chamber essentially drawing and chambering in one movement. one thing that we learned to do was chamber one handed with either hand, for just such an occasion.
