[quote]This almost sounds like you are not cautious with a pistol that has a manual safety on the side. [quote]
A better way to say it would be "suspicious of a pistol without manual safety." I believe that I am cautious with all dangerous instruments, inclusive of, but not limited to firearms.
Thanks for pointing that misconception out.
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- Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:35 am
- Forum: Never Again!!
- Topic: Safety With Striker-Type Pistols
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- Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:13 pm
- Forum: Never Again!!
- Topic: Safety With Striker-Type Pistols
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Safety With Striker-Type Pistols
Recently, I purchased my first "plastic pistol", a Smith and Wesson M&P 40. I freely admit that I am very cautious about a pistol without a mechanical safety on the side. With the pistol, I also purchased a high-quality Desantis holster, an IWB model called "Tuck This". This holster provides a very secure protection for the trigger and I have not been successful in getting the striker to release while in that holster.
With an unloaded (checked 3 times) pistol, I practiced drawing (not fast draw) and inserting this new pistol, being careful to leave my finger out of the trigger guard. On one of the insertions I heard the audible click of the striker. From what I am able to determine enough clothing protruded into the trigger guard to release the striker.
Had that pistol been loaded, it would have discharged and I would have an unwanted hole in my leg. Now this leaves me with two choices. 1) Carry the pistol with a full magazine and empty chamber. 2) Carry with a cartridge in the chamber and the mindset never to insert the pistol into the holster, while it is on my body.
I have chosen option 2, if I ever draw while carrying, I will remove the holster and it will come to the pistol, which will be pointed in a safe direction. Once the pistol is secure in the holster, I will put it back on. Moreover, sticking the pistol in a pocket or in the wasteband is out, as are most gun bags or any other mode of carry than that which will provide absolute protection to that trigger guard area.
I am posting this only to remind all of the importance of safe handling practices and absolute familiarity with one's chosen equipment. Accidents will happen, hopefully without tragedy.
With an unloaded (checked 3 times) pistol, I practiced drawing (not fast draw) and inserting this new pistol, being careful to leave my finger out of the trigger guard. On one of the insertions I heard the audible click of the striker. From what I am able to determine enough clothing protruded into the trigger guard to release the striker.
Had that pistol been loaded, it would have discharged and I would have an unwanted hole in my leg. Now this leaves me with two choices. 1) Carry the pistol with a full magazine and empty chamber. 2) Carry with a cartridge in the chamber and the mindset never to insert the pistol into the holster, while it is on my body.
I have chosen option 2, if I ever draw while carrying, I will remove the holster and it will come to the pistol, which will be pointed in a safe direction. Once the pistol is secure in the holster, I will put it back on. Moreover, sticking the pistol in a pocket or in the wasteband is out, as are most gun bags or any other mode of carry than that which will provide absolute protection to that trigger guard area.
I am posting this only to remind all of the importance of safe handling practices and absolute familiarity with one's chosen equipment. Accidents will happen, hopefully without tragedy.