Bravo_Sierra
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I carry a Glock, so I keep my finger off the trigger and I'm fine.
I carry a Glock, so I keep my finger off the trigger and I'm fine.
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Safety ON or OFF??
- Thread starter Bullbuster
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deepdiver
Campaign Veteran
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Neither of my primary carry sidearms have a manual safety. On the rare occasions I carry pistols with manual safeties, I use the safety.
Neither of my primary carry sidearms have a manual safety. On the rare occasions I carry pistols with manual safeties, I use the safety.
Doug Huffman
Banned
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H&K DA/SA safety off. SA1911 Safety on, hammer back.
H&K DA/SA safety off. SA1911 Safety on, hammer back.
Bullbuster
Regular Member
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So from what I have seen thus far it looks to be about 50/50 with those that have a manual safety.
So from what I have seen thus far it looks to be about 50/50 with those that have a manual safety.
nh92d
Regular Member
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Beretta 92D...no safety(except for me)
Beretta 92D...no safety(except for me)
MetalChris
Regular Member
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I assume you have the hammer forward on your Beretta?
I assume you have the hammer forward on your Beretta?
Felid`Maximus
Activist Member
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MetalChris wrote:
The 92D he mentioned is double action only. (That's what the D means). Thus it can only fire in double action and the hammer cannot be left in the cocked position.
A regular 92F or 92G however could be left in the cocked position (The 92G is decocker only, and the F has a safety/decocker.) It cannot be carried cocked and locked though because the safety also decocks it.
MetalChris wrote:
The 92D he mentioned is double action only. (That's what the D means). Thus it can only fire in double action and the hammer cannot be left in the cocked position.
A regular 92F or 92G however could be left in the cocked position (The 92G is decocker only, and the F has a safety/decocker.) It cannot be carried cocked and locked though because the safety also decocks it.
357luvr
Regular Member
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ToJas wrote:
ToJas wrote:
+1
tattedupboy
Regular Member
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Whether a gun has a safety device or not, all responsible gun carriers must carry with a safety device; typically that device is inside their skulls; it is a gray, wrinkly thing I like to refer to as my brain. As long as this device is always on, the carrier will always keep himself safe, regardless of whether the gun's safety device is engaged.
Whether a gun has a safety device or not, all responsible gun carriers must carry with a safety device; typically that device is inside their skulls; it is a gray, wrinkly thing I like to refer to as my brain. As long as this device is always on, the carrier will always keep himself safe, regardless of whether the gun's safety device is engaged.
jaredbelch
Founder's Club Member
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I carry "Utah-Unloaded" with the safety off.
I carry "Utah-Unloaded" with the safety off.
BobCav
Founder's Club Member
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When I first started carrying, it was full mag, empty chamber and safety off. I was naturally nervous but that soon wore off. Knowledge conquers fear. I started carrying one in the chamber and safety off while holstered, first round DA and that's the way she sits right now too.
The only time the safety goes on is before I unholster for cleaning. The best safety is between your ears. Don't leave home without it!
When I first started carrying, it was full mag, empty chamber and safety off. I was naturally nervous but that soon wore off. Knowledge conquers fear. I started carrying one in the chamber and safety off while holstered, first round DA and that's the way she sits right now too.
The only time the safety goes on is before I unholster for cleaning. The best safety is between your ears. Don't leave home without it!
AZkopper
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ToJas wrote:
ToJas wrote:
well said.
Boomer654
Regular Member
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Safety? What is this Safety you speak of? I carry a SIG 220 DA/SAand it has a decocker. no safety. I carry in the double action mode with one in the chamber.
Safety? What is this Safety you speak of? I carry a SIG 220 DA/SAand it has a decocker. no safety. I carry in the double action mode with one in the chamber.
deepdiver
Campaign Veteran
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Does any modern firearm really not have a safety of some type, be it passive or manual (excepting possibly some revolvers)?
The Glocks have safeties built into the trigger and a striker block.
The XD's have the same trigger and striker block and add a backstrap safety.
The Sig DA/SA pistols have a decocker and a firing pin block released by the trigger.
Don't most if not all revolvers have a bar preventing the hammer from dropping onto the primer?
I guess it's a question maybe of perspective. As far as I am concerned, my Sig and XDs have safeties that are always engaged until my hand is in shooting position and I begin to depress the trigger. Maybe that is a little afield of the OP.
Does any modern firearm really not have a safety of some type, be it passive or manual (excepting possibly some revolvers)?
The Glocks have safeties built into the trigger and a striker block.
The XD's have the same trigger and striker block and add a backstrap safety.
The Sig DA/SA pistols have a decocker and a firing pin block released by the trigger.
Don't most if not all revolvers have a bar preventing the hammer from dropping onto the primer?
I guess it's a question maybe of perspective. As far as I am concerned, my Sig and XDs have safeties that are always engaged until my hand is in shooting position and I begin to depress the trigger. Maybe that is a little afield of the OP.
David.Car
Regular Member
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deepdiver wrote:
deepdiver wrote:
I think the intended question of the OP was regarding amanual safety.
Carolina40
Regular Member
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Glock 27:
safety is located between my ears
Glock 27:
safety is located between my ears
yeahYeah
Regular Member
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My Springfield XD has 2 safety's - trigger and grip so they are on all the time and i carry with one in the chamber.
My Springfield XD has 2 safety's - trigger and grip so they are on all the time and i carry with one in the chamber.
jamesb3002
Regular Member
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I carry a glock.
There are no external safeties.
You are the safety, don't put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
I prefer a handgun with no external safeties, less controls to manipulate when you need it in that emergency situation.
I carry a glock.
There are no external safeties.
You are the safety, don't put your finger on the trigger until you are ready to shoot.
I prefer a handgun with no external safeties, less controls to manipulate when you need it in that emergency situation.
cwolfs69
Regular Member
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:what: let me get this straight. you carry a 1911 without a round in the chamber. that,s almost sacreligous . would have been cheaper to buy a rock to throw and wouldnt take as long to get ready to use.
:what: let me get this straight. you carry a 1911 without a round in the chamber. that,s almost sacreligous . would have been cheaper to buy a rock to throw and wouldnt take as long to get ready to use.