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<blockquote data-quote="sh00ter" data-source="post: 4144513" data-attributes="member: 24531"><p>Unfortunately, a lot of our fellow gun enthusiasts recommend glocks to new shooters...I never do this because of the safety thing. The wife also prefers a manual safety unless it is on a double action gun. She can shoot a glock well, but won't carry one or even use for bedside.</p><p></p><p>I agree that the safety option would open glock up to new markets. However, they just are not meant for the avg person...they are a combat/LEO pistol first, and they know their intended market.</p><p></p><p>All I can offer is that I (based on my research) am confident a glock won't go off unless the trigger is pulled. They are drop safe and the same can't be said for various other pistols even including some that can go off even with the safety engaged! To me it comes down to if the owner is responsible enough and trained enough to handle and carry a glock. A LOT of revolvers were in the hands of women and new shooters for years without manual safeties. The trigger is heavier, but the concept is the same. Can you keep it away from kids? Are you responsible enough to own/carry a gun with no manual safety?</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps <img src="/images/smilies/smile.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sh00ter, post: 4144513, member: 24531"] Unfortunately, a lot of our fellow gun enthusiasts recommend glocks to new shooters...I never do this because of the safety thing. The wife also prefers a manual safety unless it is on a double action gun. She can shoot a glock well, but won't carry one or even use for bedside. I agree that the safety option would open glock up to new markets. However, they just are not meant for the avg person...they are a combat/LEO pistol first, and they know their intended market. All I can offer is that I (based on my research) am confident a glock won't go off unless the trigger is pulled. They are drop safe and the same can't be said for various other pistols even including some that can go off even with the safety engaged! To me it comes down to if the owner is responsible enough and trained enough to handle and carry a glock. A LOT of revolvers were in the hands of women and new shooters for years without manual safeties. The trigger is heavier, but the concept is the same. Can you keep it away from kids? Are you responsible enough to own/carry a gun with no manual safety? Hope this helps :) [/QUOTE]
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