I guess the remaining question in my head is this: if they DO find it was involved in a murder, could they come back and charge you? What protection do you have that could prevent that from happening?
Well, you would certainly be a person-of-interest, but I doubt it would go much further - particularly if you could prove how the weapon came into your possession - and I can...... with several witnesses - plus the fact that I called in the SN for a check and explanation. I know a lot of LEOs here, so I don't think I need to worry about it so long as I'm up front with them and continue to help them with things I normally do for them.
IF you're going to carry a 1911, you carry it con 1. Anything else is not a good idea.
That sure seems like the prevailing wisdom. I don't see how you could have a half-cocked accidental discharge unless you have your finger on the trigger AND let the hammer slip on full cocking - or commit the no-no of letting the hammer down on a live round..... but I guess stuff happens and I need to accept it COULD happen to me.
The most likely accident would be letting the hammer down on a chambered round, since I do that when the gun's unloaded - it probably happens when folks forget to empty the chamber.
I've never had an accidental discharge with any weapon, but there's always the first time - and I'm approaching the age of forgetfulness, so I need to train myself the safest way.
I just turned the SN of the revolver over to a local police officer as Joe suggested for a test.... but I did it via telephone - he'll run the check and let me know if it's stolen..... if not, his opinion is "finders, keepers". <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
Frank
