[Red in Blue PA]

Agree.

While some may like the absence of a safety, I think that it is advisable unless one is in the mountains of Afghainstan. Walking down the grocery aisle at the supermarket, I want at least one safety.....call me crazy.

[andy58-in-nh]

That's right. To me, the purpose of an external safety is to allow for the concealed carry of a pistol in a dependable and ready state for extraction and firing. You do not want to depend for your protection on a gun without a round in the chamber - in a critical adrenaline-pumping fight-or-flight situation, the time and effort required to rack a slide (will it jam?), front sight acquire, rear site align and fire could easily get you killed, especially if your adversary has a gun of his own. A simple thumb safety is intuitive and quickly disengaged with practice (and practice drawing a lot if you carry).

[facedown]

Walking down the grocery aisle at the supermarket, I want at least one safety.....call me crazy.

OK, then don't carry a revolver.