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Greg Bell · January 24, 2001, 07:34 PM

Guys,

Glocks are not as safe as most other serious handgun designs. The problem is that the standard trigger pull is light and the trigger travel is short. This is poor saftey engineering. The gun can be accidently set off with less pressure than other designs. It is not a coincidence that Glock insists on rigid holsters for their firearms.

Some argue "Keep your finger off the trigger" is all that is needed. Then why does Glock disapprove of 3.5LB triggers for carry? Perhaps they have fallen prey to the dreaded "victim mentality?" Or, more likely, they realize that "keep your finger off the trigger" isn't always enough.

Glocks are not like revolvers. Revolvers have 10-12 pound trigger weights. Glocks have roughly 5.5 pound trigger weights. Notice it takes twice as much effort to fire a revolver as a Glock.

The famous 3 safeties of the "safe action system" are almost totally irrelevant to this issue. What deactivates these three systems that supposedly make the gun's trigger less of an issue? Pulling the trigger is what deactivates these safeties. Only system 1, better known as "the trigger doo-hickey," in any way relates to this issue. Judging from this discussion it is difficult even for fans of the Glock to create scenarios where this safety is useful

Despite claims to the contrary, the Glock is an extremely poor choice for the novice. It requires far more attention to saftey than a SA or DA/SA. With training, these other designs are made safe by routines that become second nature. While "keeping your finger off the trigger" is good advice for any gun--it is not enough. No one would keep their SIG cocked and unlocked--not even if they planned to "keep their finger off the trigger."

Some argue that Glocks are just as safe as any other design because any gun can be accidently fired. This is a classic logical fallacy. Any car can explode if crashed. Nevertheless, car makers find it helpful not to mount gas tanks on bumpers. Perhaps not suprising is the fact that the Ford Pinto was one of the best selling cars of the 70s.

GHB

January 24, 2001, 07:34 PM	#18
Greg Bell Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,053	Some thoughts... Guys, Glocks are not as safe as most other serious handgun designs. The problem is that the standard trigger pull is light and the trigger travel is short. This is poor saftey engineering. The gun can be accidently set off with less pressure than other designs. It is not a coincidence that Glock insists on rigid holsters for their firearms. Some argue "Keep your finger off the trigger" is all that is needed. Then why does Glock disapprove of 3.5LB triggers for carry? Perhaps they have fallen prey to the dreaded "victim mentality?" Or, more likely, they realize that "keep your finger off the trigger" isn't always enough. Glocks are not like revolvers. Revolvers have 10-12 pound trigger weights. Glocks have roughly 5.5 pound trigger weights. Notice it takes twice as much effort to fire a revolver as a Glock. The famous 3 safeties of the "safe action system" are almost totally irrelevant to this issue. What deactivates these three systems that supposedly make the gun's trigger less of an issue? Pulling the trigger is what deactivates these safeties. Only system 1, better known as "the trigger doo-hickey," in any way relates to this issue. Judging from this discussion it is difficult even for fans of the Glock to create scenarios where this safety is useful Despite claims to the contrary, the Glock is an extremely poor choice for the novice. It requires far more attention to saftey than a SA or DA/SA. With training, these other designs are made safe by routines that become second nature. While "keeping your finger off the trigger" is good advice for any gun--it is not enough. No one would keep their SIG cocked and unlocked--not even if they planned to "keep their finger off the trigger." Some argue that Glocks are just as safe as any other design because any gun can be accidently fired. This is a classic logical fallacy. Any car can explode if crashed. Nevertheless, car makers find it helpful not to mount gas tanks on bumpers. Perhaps not suprising is the fact that the Ford Pinto was one of the best selling cars of the 70s. GHB