I have a Springfield XD, which has the trigger safety (which is not a real safety) but also has a grip safety, so you have to grip it RIGHT to get it to fire...not just stick your finger in the trigger. I’ve shot a Glock as well, much prefer the XD. Glock just has a bigger PR department. Can you shoot a Glock accidentally? Put your finger on the trigger and it will shoot. Down range, or down the leg. It will shoot.
Most problems involve operator error. True story time..and caught on video. Cop demonstating in front of class. Instead of dropping the magazine and operating the slide to clear the round, he cycles the slide FIRST, THEN drops the magazine. Well, duh, a round is in place. He then proceeds to shoot himself in the foot.
Never assume a gun is not loaded.
Exactly.
While almost any gun is inherently safe if handled correctly it's the times when the exact procedure is not followed that causes trouble.
Some guns take more than one 'error' to discharge, ie. the Springer XD, 1911, most revolvers.
Then there are those that only take one error.
The Glock is one of those and the most popular.
The S&W MP is another.
I have an MP and never carry w/ one in the chamber.
Rack the slide, chamber empty..check
Drop magazine.. check.
Pistol empty..NOOOOOO!