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... probably why the Sig 230 and 232 (Walther PPK clones) don't feature a manual safety and opted for a decocking lever.
In my experience, the Beretta M92FS slide safety has caused more issues for guys on the range (and probably combat) than any other type of safety. They inadvertently engage it when slingshot'ing the slide to load or clear (partially due to a failure to use "workspace") or fumble with it because they feel they have to modify their grip slightly to disengage it (much like the slide release on a traditional 1911). It's "idiot proof" to the point of being a hassle because of it's location, direction of operation, and how it interferes with normal operation drills with the weapon.
The rotate-down-slide-safety was also the standard on old S&W automatics such as the 5906 and 4506.
It is my general feeling that this particular type of safety is better for cop guns and target pieces than it is for concealed carry firearms.
Granted, I'm not a big fan of .380s or the Beretta M9, so YMMV.
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IMO, the Garand-style safety featured on the Steyr M-series is a fast, no-fucking-around safety mechanism and better for concealed carry despite coming with its own innate issues like "your finger is already inside the trigger guard before the safety is released."
Overall, the frame mounted 1911-style safety is probably the best combination of safety and speed. You can confirm and index it without being unsafe and you can disengage it as a part of a natural grip without needing Andre the Giant hands.
Last edited by Plan9; 09-18-2009 at 08:44 AM..
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