superprincess
New member
I see what you mean with the thumb safety and it seems like if you are conceal carrying, the thumb safety wouldn't stay in place. But otherwise it looks like an excellent piece.
what should i do now?
- Thread starter superprincess
- Start date
However, for a new shooter a thumb safety is not a bad idea. I carry a Ruger SR9c in a IWB leather holster. It has one in the chamber and the thumb safety on...I can very easily draw and flip off the thumb safety as I bring the gun up. Nothing wrong with a little safety. Look at some gun accident videos online and you may decide a safety is not a bad thing.
If you get a gun with a manual safety you can always leave it off if you want. I will not buy a gun without a manual safety, which is why I wish Glock would give buyers a choice of either buying with or without a safety.
:dirol:
If you get a gun with a manual safety you can always leave it off if you want. I will not buy a gun without a manual safety, which is why I wish Glock would give buyers a choice of either buying with or without a safety.
:dirol:
JJW
New member
Just my opinion, but for a new shooter, a thumb safety might be a good thing. Start from the beginning to learn the safety feature, and as you practice with the gun, practice with the safety. Practice both putting the safety "on" and "off". Just as we want "point and shoot" to become ingrained, so can we ingrain "dropping" the safety. It won't interfere if later she chooses to carry it with the safety off, at least not like it would if she had never practiced with a thumb safety. If later on she changes weapons, she is prepared for either.
I'm a long-time and experienced shooter, and I happen to think a thumb safety is a good idea. All of my weapons have a manual safety. If a bad guy were to get my gun away from me, he'd be temporarily unable to shoot because it's not just a grip-it-and-rip-it pistol. That time where he's confused gives me the opportunity to take appropriate action without getting shot in the process. I'd like to personally thank Glock and all other plastic gun manufacturers for giving me those precious few seconds.
RJ_Whitlock
M&P 9mm
There's only two safeties that you desperately need, since a mechanical one can fail. Knowing where you trigger finger is at all times, and using your brain.
Bill Amsden
New member
OK...some of you out there may cringe, but I bought the Ruger LC9 today. I have been looking at smaller guns in various calibers and sizes for a second carry weapon for more than a month and read and watched many reviews and decided to take a chance with the LC9.......Guys at the gun shop including two customers gave it a thumbs up. Planning on going to the range tomorrow to test it out. It's small and light weight, and will be easy to conceal and it's 9mm. I don't care if it only has a 7 round mag. I'll do what I need to do in three unless there are a lot of BG's, I'll save the rest for the 40. The lengthy trigger pull I have heard and read about is not as bad in my opinion and certainly manageable for me I think. Break down for cleaning of the weapon is slightly different i'll agree but for most it's manageable and not to much of a PITA. Princess, I'll test it tomorrow and see what it does. I am more than willing to let you shoot it as well as my 40c to help you decide.
Rocketgeezer
New member
Bill, my wife and I had a LC9 for a short while, its a great concealed carry weapon, but not much else, its ok at the range, but it is a short range gun, it has way to much felt recoil to do targets, at least it did to us, and I cannot stand long triggers, like I said it conceals great, and it did operate ok, no hiccups, but after 4 or 5 mags it started to sting a little, now this is my opinion, you may like the little gun,
Bill Amsden
New member
Went to the range today to test out the LC9, I still say the lighting at the range sucks, but didn't do too bad. I shot at 5 yds only and just 50 rounds but I was pleased with the results. The last 35 rounds held a six inch grouping center of mass. Your absolutely right rocketgeezer, It is fine for short range and I chuckled to myself when firing the last magazine and realized my hand was stinging slightly. My .40 doesn't even do that. Oh well another 100 rounds or so I'll get it sited in. I don't know if superprincess would like this or not. Target ammo I got was a decent price I thought. I think the princess has a .22 in mind for now, just felt like I wanted to give her input for later use should she want to go to a bigger caliber. Enjoy the rest of your day.
superprincess
New member
Thanks cluznar, I totally agree with you, it is a good idea for a new shooter to have the thumb safety. I will check out some of the accident videos today.
superprincess
New member
superprincess
New member
Thanks jsimmons, I hope to be an experienced shooter someday. A thumb safety probably should be mandatory on all handguns. I suppose one of the best places not to carry is behind you. Because if the bg were to knock you down it probably wouldn't feel so good if you landed on your weapon. Also you probably wouldn't want your primary weapon to be your ankle carry either. Maybe your backup weapon would be good as an ankle carry. There seems to be alot of things to consider before you start carrying.
superprincess
New member
I suppose the best thing to do is train often. It really is true, when you are under stress it is hard to focus on the simple things.
superprincess
New member
Hi eagleeyes, Welcome back home, I see you were enjoying yourself. Have you caught up on everything that has happened since you been gone???? I am going to the gunshow this weekend to see what they have. Most likely it will be early or mid October before the permit arrives. Hopefully it will be here sooner.
eagleeyes
New member
thanks i didn't catch up on it all here but reading what i can....that shooting in the theatre was interesting and i think the truth is still not being told by media as to who and why that gunman opened fire as i see alot fishy with their official stories but what else is new .......lolz
going to watch the moon rise over the ocean later tonight at a full moon drum circle on the beach i try to get out there once a month to participate
going to watch the moon rise over the ocean later tonight at a full moon drum circle on the beach i try to get out there once a month to participate
superprincess
New member
Wow, I think it is time for me to move to Florida. I would love to watch the moon rise over the ocean. I believe the guy was on antipsychotic medicine and it didn't agree with him. Did you know some antipsychotic medicine will cause you to commit suicide.
