Thread: Shield: Thumb Safety Or No Thumb Safety?
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Old 10-21-2015, 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ditto1958 View Post
I've been seriously contemplating getting a Shield in 9mm. The biggest question I have is whether to get it with the thumb safety.

Currently, my primary purpose for the Shield would be to have gun that's enjoyable to shoot. I find the Shield fits me really well, and I like trigger.

It's possible that a Shield could end up being a concealed carry gun for me in the near future. If that happens, I'm unsure about the question of a manual safety. I have read/heard a lot of debate on both sides of the issue. I'm wondering what folks here think about that?
Ditto

I did not have a choice when I purchased my Shield 9mm in 2012.

The safety may prevent a young child from accidently discharging the weapon if it is carelessly left accessible to the toddler.

I would not be too concerned with the safety. You can glue the safety in the firing position if you are concerned.

Russ
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