They say you can if your model has a transfer bar under the hammer. Havent done it, dont know if I would either

I'd like to thank you all for some very valuable information . I know that I will be safer out in the field because of it .

"Transfer bars" are in S&W and Ruger revolvers. It works totally different from the firing pin block in modern 1911's.

Why, thank you, sir, for the kind words! I had expected to be crucified for my insistence that the half-cock notch is NOT INTENDED as a safety!