I have a relatively new Glock 19 which I OC on my right side (3 o'clock position) in a BlackHawk Serpa Holster. As you know the holster has active retention (you have to push a button to draw) which releases a lock that sits firmly inside the trigger guard.
I'm told that (a) there have been accidental discharges by people with the Serpa holster that don't keep their index finger straight (on the frame) when drawing, instead they allow it to bend/curve which can pull the trigger; and (b) that Glocks have a safety mechanism that blocks the firing pin when in the vertical position.
At this point, I've decided not to OC with a round chambered out of fear of an accidental discharge. Although it's nice to know that they've supposedly fixed the holster flaws and that Glocks have a safety for holstered weapons, I won't trust the safety of my leg with either.
In addition, I have yet to receive my CPL, so keeping a round chambered would mean constant loading/unloading as I get out/in my car.
What do you think? Am I being paranoid? Do you keep a round hot? Any thoughts for or against are appreciated!
I'm told that (a) there have been accidental discharges by people with the Serpa holster that don't keep their index finger straight (on the frame) when drawing, instead they allow it to bend/curve which can pull the trigger; and (b) that Glocks have a safety mechanism that blocks the firing pin when in the vertical position.
At this point, I've decided not to OC with a round chambered out of fear of an accidental discharge. Although it's nice to know that they've supposedly fixed the holster flaws and that Glocks have a safety for holstered weapons, I won't trust the safety of my leg with either.
In addition, I have yet to receive my CPL, so keeping a round chambered would mean constant loading/unloading as I get out/in my car.
What do you think? Am I being paranoid? Do you keep a round hot? Any thoughts for or against are appreciated!
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