Glock Safety

[otasan56]

Over the years there have been lots of safety concerns over Glocks not having a saftey to go along with the 5-lb trigger. Lots of ADs and GSWs. Well back in 1995 I came up with a nifty solution, an add-on, plug-in saftey device for Glocks. I call it the Otapin, and I have been successfully uisng it since 1995. Send me a Private Message with your email, and I'll send you a few pictures of the Otapin.

 

[hatt]

If someone wants a safety, why wouldn't they buy one with a safety instead of screwing around with pins and keyrings?

 

[Skribs]

You can post pictures on the site if you want.

But I've never had a problem with my XDm, which has virtually the same safety system as a Glock. ADs are not caused by the Glock's supposed lack of safety, but rather by the user's definite lack of awareness. A tool isn't going to fix the problem when the problem is the tool holding the gun.

 

[Loosedhorse]

safety concerns over Glocks not having a saftey to go along with the 5-lb trigger

Solutions:

1. Training and practice
2. NY1 trigger
3. Training and practice
4. NY2 trigger
5. Training and practice
6. 8-lb factory connector
7. Training and practice
8. Get a different pistol, one with a manual safety
9. Training and practice
10. Get a Cominolli safety installed
11. Training and practice

Looks like we've got room for your device in slot #12.

 

[Skribs]

LoosedHorse, you forgot training and practice.

 

[1KPerDay]

Good luck with your product, otasan. You have an uphill fight ahead of you, I must say.

 

[Loosedhorse]

LoosedHorse, you forgot training and practice.

Dang...

 

[Strykervet]

I use the Glock because it works the way it does. A good holster is paramount, and keeping your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot helps too. If you use a Glock the way it is supposed to be used, the three safeties included work just fine. Never had an AD and I've been using and carrying them since the 90's also.

My wife carries one too, hers is in a purse with a less secure holster, it still covers the trigger well, but I felt better about putting a NY2 in there. Mine has a polished 5.5, so it really pulls at about 4.5. My range pistols have a 2.5 pull, and if I had to, I'd have no problem carrying them either using a Serpa lvl.2 holster.

If not having a manual safety is an issue, get another pistol. I can see needing one on a 1911, but not so much on a striker fired pistol designed like the Glock. FN may be more your speed. No problem with you or your mindset, you just may be better served by a pistol like that instead of the Glock. Your mind may be at ease, and that is worth a lot.

 

[Ken Brock]

a Glock isn't gonna fire unless the trigger is pulled


keep your snot picker off the bang switch until you're on target and ready to fire

 

[Apocalypse-Now]

glock already makes a push button safety. they just don't sell it in america.

 

[Drail]

Hilarious. Even more Perfect now! We added a safety! Honestly, it is not the design. It is the user that is the problem. People want "idiot proof" stuff nowadays instead of learning to think about what they're doing or what may happen if they don't. It all started with the introduction of automatic transmissions.

 

[dcarch]

Is that Glock "trigger lock" for real, or just another Photoshop? Sorry if I sound cynical, but I remember the "Homeboy sights" from a couple of years ago, as well as the "Glock 1911" that keeps popping up.

 

[otasan56]

Thank you to all of you optimists. Like it or not, there are still too many fools out there having Glock ADs and NDs.

 

[MtnCreek]

I don't think it's needed, but there may be a market for it. If it's a quality design that does not put the shooter at risk of a failure when the pistol is needed to save a life, I wish you the best of luck.

 

[hardluk1]

Stupid people should not own glocks ,or many other stricker fired guns. OR DA revolvers.

 

[Waywatcher]

Solutions:
1. Training and practice
2. NY1 trigger
3. Training and practice
4. NY2 trigger
5. Training and practice
6. 8-lb factory connector
7. Training and practice
8. Get a different pistol, one with a manual safety
9. Training and practice
10. Get a Cominolli safety installed
11. Training and practice

Love it. I have done #1 and #2. (although maybe #1 should be NY-1 spring, #2 training, #3 practice.)

I really prefer the trigger break of the NY-1 with the std connector. Hanging 8" steel plates at 25 yards are a piece of cake with my 23.

 

[jmstevens2]

People say a 1911 isn't safe and it has 5 safeties! It is the user, not the firearm. Use a trigger covering holster and keep your booger hook off the bang switch until it is time to make it go bang. Mine has never jumped up and tried to shoot me.

 

[REAPER4206969]

Is that Glock "trigger lock" for real,

Yes.

If you have a post 2007 Glock and hold it at the right angle, you can see the mold lines where it goes.

 

[rdrancher]

Pics required for the curious.

 

[Lucky Derby]

glock already makes a push button safety. they just don't sell it in america.

That is just sad.

 

[otasan56]

Yes, the Glock will definitely NOT fire unless the trigger is pulled. Then why are there do many ADs and NDs? Just look up Glack accidental discharges on a search engine.

 

[ku4hx]

The only real "safety" is between your ears. All the rest are optional accessories.

 

[otasan56]

And too many people pull the trigger when they should not. ADs and NDs

 

[Skribs]

Yes, the Glock will definitely NOT fire unless the trigger is pulled. Then why are there do many ADs and NDs?

Nobody is denying that ADs and NDs occur with a Glock. People are denying that ADs or NDs will occur with a Glock when the 4 safety rules are followed. ADs and NDs also occur on other weapons, such as the 1911, which use a manual safety.

Adding another tool to the weapon isn't going to fix stupid. People can think "the safety is on" when it's off and...BOOM.

 

[Zerodefect]

Yes, the Glock will definitely NOT fire unless the trigger is pulled. Then why are there do many ADs and NDs? Just look up Glack accidental discharges on a search engine.

Someone or something pulled the trigger.

Glocks require good stiff holsters and care when reholstering. Not just trigger discipline, but care to make sure your holster is clear and your garment is not in the way.

If you require speed reholstering, because your pistol is just a secondary weapon to your rifle, then a 1911 or other manual safety gun is a better choice.

I like Raven Concealment holsters and Crossbreed holsters the best. I'll refrain from commenting on PD open carry holsters, they like retention straps, I do not.