Good for reholstering, charging the first round, clearing the weapon, etc. I don't like safeties that lock the slide because that defeats half the benefit.

I wish that people would quit thinking that the trigger tab/hinge makes the gun safer from fingers and other things entering the trigger guard. That IS NOT it's primary purpose, it is a DROP safety. It is designed to easily disengaged with a finger, just like a grip safety does when you grip the pistol. Both are designed to stay out of your way and be more or less automatic.