“GLOCKS are reliable. But can go bang at the wrong time if a round is up the pipe. More than one cop has shot himself or his car door when exiting.”
Is this phenomenon an aspect of the Glock or the retention holsters many cops use? I have heard that using the trigger finger to push the release on the holster as you draw has a tendency to put the finger inside the trigger guard as the gun leaves the holster. Having used a type 2 retention holster (Blackhawk) I can see how this would be the case.
Interesting, I would be wary of a holster that requires that. Not a good way to reinforce rule 2: Don't put your finger on the trigger unless the weapon is pointed at something you intend to destroy.
Somewhere there is a rule about not leaving a round in the chamber, but there is plenty of debate around here regarding that rule.
"Interesting, I would be wary of a holster that requires that."
I believe these type of retention holsters are referred to as serpa holsters and have traditionally been popular in the law enforcement community and with tactical teams who like to use them with leg drop webbing which allows the holster to ride at mid thigh for easier access. They are popular because unless you are wearing the holster it is very difficult to remove the gun. Thus, it is very difficult for a bad guy to disarm you if they get their hands on your holstered weapon. But as I noted earlier, they are getting a reputation for causing accidental discharges and some ranges and facilities now ban them.