Glock safety

[tango3065]

I want a glock 19 but why cant glock be like the rest of the world and put a manual safety on their guns, this would be a home gun so when I hear a knock in the middle of the night I can throw it in my back pocket and see whos there but with a glock its not really safe to put it in your pocket because if that trigger snags on something its hello new "HOLE IN MY FANNY" . Anyone else not buying a glock for this reason?



Edited to remove unacceptable verbage. - G Hill, Your Friendly Forum Moderator.

 

[10-Ring]

I can't wait to see some of the posts that this one generates!
Me, I'm not a Glock fan for other reasons But I felt perfectly safe using one as my house gun. Besides, if I need it in the middle of the night, I won't need to put it in my pocket

 

[SDC]

If you really, really, REALLY want a manual safety for a Glock, see http://www.cominolli.com/glocksafety.htm . It still doesn't change the fact that the only safety that counts should be the one between your ears; would you feel comfortable sticking a "cocked and locked" single-action in your pocket? I hope not. Also, if you're concerned enough about your safety to be prowling around your place at night with a pistol, the LAST place you want your pistol to be is "thrown in your back pocket"; if you need it, it should be in your hand.

 

[TheFederalistWeasel]

 

[TheFederalistWeasel]

 

[TheFederalistWeasel]

 

[Navy joe]

Easy, put it in a paddle holster. Glock should never be carried mexican. FWIW I won't carry a 1911 cond. 1 without a trigger covering holster. Don't pull the trigger and you'll be fine.

 

[Old Fuff]

Last time I looked the Glock had a manual safety - mounted in the trigger face. So long as one keeps his finger off of the trigger the safety is "on." If one can't keep their finger away from the trigger (except when ready to shoot) they should carry some other kind of handgun.

Glocks were never intended to be carried loose in a pocket. They are expected to be carried in holsters that cover the trigger guard. They were in fact designed to be military weapons.

I think "msatinson" would be better off with a good double-action revolver, or a DAO pistol. He is right though. Considering his proposed use the Glock isn't his cup of tea.

 

[mrapathy2000]

you can buy a manual safety for glocks all but 1-2 versions it cost $85 for the safety and you can also get a jig for the installation. brownells carries it. its not made by glock why who knows.

 

[tango3065]

Okay for some I guess I didnt make it to clear ( so when I hear a knock in the middle of the night ) this means knock at the door, when I have a visitor after dark I like to have a handgun in my pocket Trust me I have heard nothing but praise for the glocks but I wish they coul be more like other manufactures like smith, beretta,sig,walther,ruger,cz,etc that way they could meet my needs and I would have a reason to buy one of these great guns.

 

[Obiwan]

They don't have a manual safty....

Because I don't want one

Buy a Sig...leave my glocks alone

 

[j45m16]

sigs don"t have them either

 

[treeprof]

If you want a manual safety, you'll have to take SIGs off your list - they don't have them.

You must have darn big pockets to carry a G19! Several pocket holsters available for Glock 26/27/33, tho. Not snagging a trigger is but one of many good reasons for a pocket holster - dirt, getting change, key's etc. caught in front or behind trigger, etc. regardless of any additional "safeties".

 

[Blueduck]

I really like Glocks and have owned several but I understand exactly where your coming from mastinson.

Can't really put them in a pocket or waitsband for quick look around, and was not real comfortable with them for nightstand drawer (or on rarer occasions glovebox) duty either. Choice of in holster or round unchambered means two hands and slower to get into action either way. Leaving one with exposed trigger loaded chamber just did not appeal to me in lots of off body carry scenarios.

Very nice gun and design though. Just didn't work for me in a lot of circumstances I ran into, so I went a different direction. I really appreciate what a good design the Glock is when trying to detail strip my 92FS

 

[Shag]

You could always try the Saf-T-Blok http://www.tulsafirearms.com/online-catalog/locks-safes/saf-t-blok-glock.htm




Shaun

 

[Zundfolge]

If you want a Glock type handgun with a manual safety for a house gun, pick up a Steyr M9 or M40

 

[emann]

I sure wouldn't want any manual safety on a Glock, for Godsakes it's already got three safeties on it now.

 

[Snaps]

I'm not a fan of the design either. I don't use mine for carry just because of that lack of safety and won't buy another one... However I'm more than happy keeping it in the forbes holdster as a house gun.

 

[natedog]

I can't believe the Glockers haven't jumped on this one yet to thuroghly (can't spell at night ) explain it...

 

[9x19]

What's to explain?

Glocks don't have a conventional manual safety... and most of us "GLockers" prefer them just that way.

If you NEED a conventional manual safety, buy a different gun, or modify it to suit.

 

[jc2]

The Glock is just wrong weapon for his needs/wants. There are other better choices (or else modify the Glock with the Cominolli Safety).

For many years, I was in a similar situation. I lived far enough out (and had enough "customers" I had met professionally) that when I had an unexpected knock on the door a I would slip a 1911 (or a small revolver) in my back pocket (or in my waistband) and answer the door--just couldn't do that with a Glock.

The bottom-line is that for some missions where there are better choices than the Glock.

 

[denfoote]

I've "carried" a Glock 26 under my pillow for years. This particular Glock is quite vicious. It has the dreaded "minus trigger" and the reduced power trigger spring and a pull much like the 1911!!!

Last time I checked, there have never been any inadvertent holes that have magically appeared in my walls or ceiling!!

Yes Virginia. I have answered the door with it in my pocket.
All it takes is the use of that marvelous safety between your ears.

Use it and you won't lose the brain between your legs.

 

[CZ52GUY]

If you want a gun with a manual safety...

...go ahead and get one that is factory installed.

I generally prefer autoloaders which do not have manual safeties, but I have several that do.

If you are looking for a pocket gun, think about a little gun like the MAK'.

Cheap, reliable, small, and the manual safety works just fine.

If you are answering the door with it, you are at a contact range that reduces the risks associated with the smaller caliber.

There are many other fine alternatives for pieces that are small, but provide the manual safety feature that you desire.

Good luck,

CZ52'

 

[Top_Notch]

If you don't like the Glock, buy a revolver...much safer.

 

[wanderinwalker]

smith, beretta,sig,walther,ruger,cz,etc

Ummm.... I don't know which Walthers you are thinking of, but if you get a P-99, P-88 or variant, they don't have manual safeties either. Neither does the Sig. Plus, CZs, Berettas, H&Ks, et. al. can be had with a decocker option and no manual safety.

Me, I like my Glock 17 and 26. They're great guns. The lack of manual safety means that I don't have to fumble with safeties. And before you tell me it's a training issue, I have seen guys with many, many years on me (very good shooters/competitors too) fudge up on the clock. I just keep my finger off of the trigger until the sights are on target. No big deal. HTH.