Comments on: Self-Defense Handguns — Factors to Consider + Two Top Choices

By: Erika Brady

Erika Brady — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:22:45 +0000

It’s great that this article explains that the shape of the grip plays a part in choosing the right gun for you. Maybe it would help for gun owners to get adhesive grips. This could help them carry their firearm more securely and safely.

By: D-4297

D-4297 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 23:33:27 +0000

I’m going to risk offending the powers that be , by asking , “Why the constant and continual inference that Glocks aren’t SAFE pistols that don’t have safeties . They don’t have a MANUAL safety , but they do have built-in safety mechanism in the trigger . Slanted information is just as bad as Mis-information . Bias is still bias !

EDITOR: There is a blade in the trigger on Glocks, and various other pistols. This, arguably, will prevent accidental discharge if the weapon is dropped or part of the trigger snags on exit from a holster. But the weapon cannot be put “on safe” — it can always be fired if you pull the trigger. And I have seen ADs in classes with Glocks and other guns that were carried with a round in the chamber. And yes, you can certainly have an accident with a safety-equipped gun too if it is not engaged properly. Bottom line however, if the positive safety can perform a function, there is no reason not to have it. The S&W M&P9 EZ is available with or without a thumb safety. The grip safety is nice because no separate action is required to activate a lever. Just grip the gun normally.

By: D-4297

D-4297 — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:40:18 +0000

My wife was one who recently made the same choice to “carry” , and after several months of extensive training by me , she went though a CCW class , and took the test , passing with a 98% on her written . After test shooting a box-car load of virtually every small frame pistol , she chose the GLOCK 43 as her personal carry pistol . Because she was properly trained to begin with , on a GLOCK 19 . She cleans and maintains her own pistol , and has passed every inspection by me afterward . Trained correctly , it doesn’t matter what pistol is in a beginners hands . If it does matter , maybe they shouldn’t be carrying at all . A potential danger to themselves , and others around them .

Editor: I have owned four different Glocks over the years and shot thousands of rounds through them: G17, G19, G23, and G34. They were all very reliable, and the G34L was exceptionally accurate. Based on what I’ve seen, however, the vast majority of regular shooters (not IPSC masters) shoot better with more ergonomic non-Glock pistols. I also prefer pistols with safeties.