JR24
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I'd have no problem with a safety on a Glock if it were well designed. You could choose to use it or not. Carried in a proper holster it isn't needed. But if used as a night stand gun, purse gun, stored in a cars console or glove compartment with no holster a safety would be an asset
I absolutely hate the idea of not training yourself to use a safety if present on a gun. If the gun has a chance to be "safe" IMO it is best to train to disengage it every time.
You really don't want to have it engaged (clicked on in the holster, or maybe you forgot to take it off after nightstand duty), draw your gun when you need it, and not have your hands trainedto make it work.
IMO if it has a safety, use it.
As for the OP I'm sure it is simply market forces. If the market determined an optional safety would be profitable, they'd offer one. My thinking with S&W was they intended it optional from the start, so no need for redesign or retooling.
Perhaps in 30 years we'll see if they still offer it, or if it will be phased out.