Posted on 02/22/2021 4:46:41 PM PST by PROCON
I use a sticky holster
Even at my age, I could probably pistol whip someone into submission if I had the druthers, lol. 1911’S rule, lol.
Sorry but this gun has already had issues with discharges and settled a class action suit.. already proven at certain drop angles original design would discharge etc. in fact knew about the problems and covered them up.
This model has had issues from the start. Missed and covered up engineering flaws
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2018/06/investigates/sig-sauer-p320-drop-fire/
See subsequent post, lol.
Yep. Sigs are definitely not a “safe” gun. Never have put safety first.
They are a fine gun though. I prefer my springfield with trigger and grip safeties. No way can it have this issue.
I have had 2 ND,s in mylife, while malfunctions occur the fault was mine, the best safety is the one between your ears.
The early released P320’s did have an issue with accidental discharges if the pistol was dropped. The “second” generation had a small detent milled into the slide to correct this issue. Sig also repaired the originals if they were sent back to Sig.
I had several Sigs including a P320, 365SAS, and a P226 Legion which were lost in an unfortunate boating accident January 5th.
If he was qualifying, he probably put his finger on the trigger as he broke leather and shot himself. I’ve heard of accidental discharges for this model when dropped, but none just discharging clearing leather.
Nope. No decocker. It’s striker fired.
And 1911s have gone off accidentally without the finger on the trigger. If you want to safely carry a 1911 with one in the chamber, you better cock the hammer back and put the safety on. Hence the term "cocked and locked."
I've have seen US Govt owned 1911s (old and worn out) do strange things (due to worn parts). I've saw one that went full automatic at the range and I've saw one that let the hammer fall by just slapping the side of the frame. Don't misunderstand me, I like the 1911, but it was designed well over a hundred years ago.
Even brand new 1911s are prone to going bang if dropped on the hammer (due to the design). Supposedly, the 80 series Colt 1911 has a safety plunger and a titanium firing pin which is supposed to prevent accidental discharge when dropped- but I haven't dropped any lately..
I have debated with many gun owners that the danger from accidental discharge is very real. As a professional military arms bearer, I have heard of far too many incidents, and have directly seen weapons carelessness.
Safe weapons handling procedures should always be practiced.
I hope your husband fully recovers. In the meantime, you may already be aware that companies make AR lowers that use a thumb button inside the grip. It's different, whether a rifle or a Short-Barreled Rifle (SBR), but it may be an option:
http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2019/01/11/thumb-operated-receiver-iron-horse-firearms/
Apparently, the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” thing is real.
Rules #1 and 2.
Don’t point it at your balls.
Don’t point it at your head.
I’m not even sure the firing pin has enough tension on it to even fire in the static position.
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Striker fired pistols like this are fully cocked when a round is chambered.
My favorite handgun of all time was a Stoeger luger .22 cal, 9 round clip. It would dump all 9 rounds in the bling of an eye with great accuracy and had a traditional side safety.
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