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griz · October 24, 2002, 10:26 AM

I’ve seen several posts on what people want in a serious defense handgun. Now tell me what features would positively STOP you from buying a gun. Not necessarily a carry gun, but one you would rely on for self defense. My show stoppers are:

1. Magazine disconnect safety. I don’t want the gun disabled at any time.
2. Safety that works "backwards". After becoming familiar with safeties that are thumbed down to fire, I don’t want any confusion under stress.

What are yours?

October 24, 2002, 10:26 AM	#1
griz Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2000 Location: Middle Peninsula, VA Posts: 1,588	Bad features for a defensive handgun I’ve seen several posts on what people want in a serious defense handgun. Now tell me what features would positively STOP you from buying a gun. Not necessarily a carry gun, but one you would rely on for self defense. My show stoppers are: 1. Magazine disconnect safety. I don’t want the gun disabled at any time. 2. Safety that works "backwards". After becoming familiar with safeties that are thumbed down to fire, I don’t want any confusion under stress. What are yours?