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To: Retrofitted; Cobra64
A concealed carry holster typically has friction retention only. For open carry, they will have level 1 through level 3 retention, loosely meaning 1, 2, or 3 distinct hand motions to release the firearm from the holster.

Almost all of my holsters are friction retention only. Only exceptions are an ankle holster, a revolver holster with a traditional leather strap, and my level-3 duty holster.

Self-defense firearms very rarely have safeties. As an example, I typically conceal carry a Sig Sauer P365 with 12 rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber. That is normal. It is a striker-fired gun, so no exposed hammer. (Old 1911-style hammer-fired guns have one or more safeties because of the design.)

I would never have a self-defense firearm with a safety as releasing it could be a life and death delay.

23 posted on 06/21/2024 3:38:51 PM PDT by Reno89519 (Trump Please Build the Wall, And Deport Them All. No amnesty for anyone. End H1B!)
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To: Reno89519

By your logic, I guess all the 1911 folks are risking suicide. I carry and train with a hot cocked and locked 1911.


24 posted on 06/21/2024 3:45:18 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn’t common anymore.)
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To: Reno89519
Self-defense firearms very rarely have safeties.

Very rarely?

Other than Glock, most manufacturers offer them. For example, the M&P Shield:



33 posted on 06/21/2024 4:52:26 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: Reno89519
Ruger SR9 Compact:



34 posted on 06/21/2024 4:56:15 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: Reno89519

Self-defense firearms very rarely have safeties. As an example, I typically conceal >>>> funny statement. All of my firearms can be used for self defense. Including my 20 gauge bird gun. I have personal carry, concealed mostly, that have safeties. I like my 32 beretta that i carry cocked and locked. the hammer firearms i own all have a safety and de-cocker except the .32. Of the striker fired self defense firearms i own, the sw99 has a decocker. which makes the cocked firearm into a double action trigger. no safety. My Styer M40 which has a trigger safety like a glock also has a safety above the finger guard which pulls down for safe. the release is a push up to the frame releasing the safety. Although very much like a Glock. i prefer the extra safety. And the trigger is much nicer in my opinion.


40 posted on 06/21/2024 5:04:20 PM PDT by kvanbrunt2
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