I am a 1911 guy and carry cocked and locked, meaning a round chambered, hammer back, and safety engaged. I have the version 3 P30s so I can carry it in the same manner so all actions are the same, uniformity. I can have a round chambered, the hammer back, and safety engaged. This requires the same action that my 1911s do to fire. If you carry 1911s, may be something to consider, if not, the light LEM might be a good choice.