Posted: 11/11/2008 11:34:01 PM EDT
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I own a Beretta 90-two.
I cannot take the safety off without giving up some of my grip, to give more "reach" to my thumb. Then, I have to twist and loosen my fingers again to regain a proper grip. I can do both of these actions between the time it leaves the holster and points at the target. However, I think this is probably slowing me down. Is my technique wrong? Is there a simple mechanical solution? Should I run decocked but safety off? Do I "need" a new handgun with 1911 style safety? Thanks. |
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It's pretty common for a person not to be so comfortable with a slide-mounted safety. Other people don't really care.
If you think you can live with it, then go ahead. But it's not a bad idea to shop around for a pistol that you may be able to operate the safety a lot easier on. Or maybe you could get something with only passive safeties like a Glock or a Steyr. Too many types of firearms out there for you not to find one that fits you better. If you prefer to keep a 9mm and safety, then I suggest maybe looking at a USP or a Hi-Power. Both have slide mounted safeties that are pretty easy to get at with your thumb. If you prefer to keep a platform like your Beretta, then I suggest looking into the Taurus PT 92 and PT 99 pistols that clone Berettas. As far as I know they all have slide-mounted safeties. Also, the Taurus 24/7 isn't a bad idea either. Just shop around and get your hands on some things until you figure out what suits you best. |
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You've got a few options.
1. Carry the weapon the way Law Enforcement Officers do with a round in the chamber and the safety off. They use the safety as a decocker only. 2. Train yourself to flip the safety off with the support hand thumb as your support hand acquires the weapon. Of course this doesn't help if you have to draw and fire one handed. 3. Get a different weapon. Just realize there are a lot of handguns with slide mounted safeties. Whatever you decide to do, you're going to have to train with weapon to be able to complete the manual of arms instinctively. Having carried the Beretta M9 in the military and the 96 as a Deputy Sheriff, I'd choose Option 1. |
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You've got a few options. 1. Carry the weapon the way Law Enforcement Officers do with a round in the chamber and the safety off. They use the safety as a decocker only. This is the solution. This is how I do it when carrying a 92. ETA: Make sure you still attempt to sweep the safety up with your thumb as you draw the weapon.. |