Of course, some might argue pushing the thumb forward to release the cylinder is no different than having something press it forward as you are drawing it and suddenly, you are pointing a gun with an open cylinder. I doubt this scenario would happen though.
I have put about 2,0000 rounds through mine without any problem. It has a smooth linear trigger pull that adds to accuracy. The stock gel grips make the recoil much less punishing. Shooting standard lot is comfortable all day and +P
rounds are manageable; not bad at all from a 13oz. snubby. Accuracy is surprising, I get 2 inch groups at 10 yds with laser grips. The only downside at all is that the Crimson Trace laser grips are hard plastic and not gel, and with +P rounds they have tore up my web space and not something you want to use for target practice.