Everyone knows someone who carries a tactical paperweight.

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A gun that isn't loaded is better than nothing, but so is a sock full of nickels.

 

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The best part of that is 1911s are made to be carried "cocked and locked" so I'm not sure why this idea persists that carrying with a round in the chamber is unsafe. As long as you have a proper holster you'll be 100% fine