Posted: 7/11/2016 9:03:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Herr_Berg][Edited]
| The Beretta 92 comes with a slide safety like on a Makarov. There is a G model version that makes it a decocker only and not a safety. Is there a similar aftermarket option to change the PM safety into a decocker only? |
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Originally Posted By Tbr1806: I'm curious as to the reasoning behind this? It seems kind of point less. (Serious question I know this isn't GD) And since the PM is a DA/SA which has the ability to be cocked, there needs to be a safe way to lower the hammer without touching the trigger, hence decocker only lever. |
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The Beretta safety is opposite of the Makarov.
On the Beretta, you are likely to engage the safety when you rack the slide, which is why the decocker only is preferable. The Makarov goes the other way. Racking the slide shouldn't engage the safety. If anything, you may accidentally take the safety off. |
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Originally Posted By JohnnyCarcinogen:
Use the safety as a decocker, then flip it back off. No modifications needed. Yup, I've never used it as a safety... |
He was a good time tho [img]icon_smile_wink.gif[/img] -Use_the_2nd
Ah, the salad days of salad bowls [img]smiley_abused.gif[/img] -al525
Ah, the salad days of salad bowls [img]smiley_abused.gif[/img] -al525
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It should not be needed.
I use the slingshot method for reloading my Makarov, and have never engaged the safety. Just carry with the safety off. I've found the safeties on these guns to be stiff, which isn't a bad thing as it keeps from accidental manipulation. Never do something like grind down the safety spring. A worn safety spring can cause the safety to flip up under recoil and the gun won't fire. Also, as an aside, DO NOT use the slide lock as a slide release on ANY Makarov PM pistol. They wear out fairly quickly compared to any other part and you'll find the slide might not lock back reliably if you use it too much. Cheap to replace but someday when parts dry up it won't be. |