Are Glocks safe?

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I've got a chance at a good buy on a Glock. But they don't have external safeties and the trigger pull is lighter than my J frame in DA.
I'm sure this has been discussed to death and I'm not trying to stir the pot but I'm tempted by this good deal. And sometimes it would be nice to have 10 + 1 without a reload instead of the 5 my j frame gives me.
Another con is I would need a good holster and wear it on my waistband instead of in a pocket like I'm used to. I'm afraid I might buy it and not use it much for that reason.
It's a Model 26 which is a bit bigger than my S&W 638. I don't feel operation of the pistol would be an issue. I've been around guns all my life. But I'm having doubts. Seems like there's too much chance for Murphy's Law to take hold, what with a relatively light trigger pull and no external safety.

Thoughts?
 
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max503 said:
I've got a chance at a good buy on a Glock. But they don't have external safeties and the trigger pull is lighter than my J frame in DA.
I'm sure this has been discussed to death and I'm not trying to stir the pot but I'm tempted by this good deal. And sometimes it would be nice to have 10 + 1 without a reload instead of the 5 my j frame gives me.
Another con is I would need a good holster and wear it on my waistband instead of in a pocket like I'm used to. I'm afraid I might buy it and not use it much for that reason.
It's a Model 26 which is a bit bigger than my S&W 638. I don't feel operation of the pistol would be an issue. I've been around guns all my life. But I'm having doubts. Seems like there's too much chance for Murphy's Law to take hold, what with a relatively light trigger pull and no external safety.

Thoughts?
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True safeties are not on guns, a true safety is on us and is directly related to the gray matter that sits between our ears.

I will say that having an external safety does have a better chance of saving one's a**, when we're being negligent, than not having one.

kobsw
 
I've been carrying the Glock 26 on and off the job since 1995 or 1996. In fact, I like it so much that it's the only handgun I have two of. (I also own both G17 and G19.)

It is my primary carry when I depart my home or walking distance from home, where I carry my S&W 642-1.

It's a great gun...I recommend it highly.
 
Lots of people carry Glocks. I don't like manual safeties on my carry so that's a plus. The downside is there is nothing to prevent an accidental discharge like a DAO trigger, the heavy DA trigger on a DA/SA pistol or the heavy DA trigger on a revolver.

Glock had to come up with a manual safety to be considered for the militaries M9 replacement.

As a long time revolver shooter I never could get used to not having some type of additional mechanism besides a light trigger to augment safe use. I know striker pistols without safeties have become the norm but I don't think I could ever carry one. I've always liked DA/SA Sigs for that purpose. YMMV.
 
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a gunsmith sells a "modified safety " inserted. i converted my glock to a .22 LR and like it. a glock needs a safety !
 
The key to carrying a Glock safely is a correct holster - one that covers the trigger guard, preferably made from Kydex or very high quality leather. Drop a glock in your pocket with no holster and there is a definite risk of a negligent discharge. Same with riding the trigger with your trigger finger when drawing, etc. Pull too hard and the gun will fire, as it's supposed to.

I have a few Glocks and like them very much. The G26 is my primary IWB carry gun. The G20 in 10mm rides in a chest holster when I am hunting out here.
 
If someone is 'Old School' (VERY Old School) and used to always resting their trigger finger on the trigger of their J Frame, then no, it might not be safe... Until they learn to keep their finger off the trigger until it is on target and ready to shoot.

That was one of the hardest things to get my FIL to learn when he came to visit. Now he carries a G43. :)
 
Firearms are inherently dangerous by design, even more so if handled incorrectly. So is a Bic pen. Take the time to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the Glock, buy a proper holster as has been mentioned already, and enjoy the “Perfection”.

Two of the three Glock 26 pistols I have owned.
 

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Guns don’t fire on their own. I own two Glocks.
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True. I think most Glock ND's came from re-holstering.

The problem as I see it isn't the pistol, it's the operator having to get used to a new fire control system. Going from a revolver, DAO pistol or DA/SA pistol to a Glock is a major transition and one I wouldn't want to make. The juice isn't worth the squeeze, at least for me anyway.

I've spent hundreds of hours training with a Sig P series pistol. That's not an investment I'm going walk away from for a Glock or a 1911.

If you don't train I guess it doesn't matter.
 
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Just try to remember to keep your finger off the trigger when it's sliding down the leg of your baggy sweatpants and you try to catch it.

Lots of people carry them safely. Lots of people safely carry 1911s in condition 1. Lots of people safely carry DA revolvers. Each requires a different set of manipulations and cautions. The transition from one to the other requires conscious effort.
 
max503 said:
But I'm having doubts. Seems like there's too much chance for Murphy's Law to take hold, what with a relatively light trigger pull and no external safety.



Thoughts?
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Your not wrong, and your doubts are not only legitimate, but they are unlikely to go away, since the mechanics are what the are.
I won't carry anything with a 5lb trigger in a concealed manner either.



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Glocks are particularly dangerous to the untrained, incompetent, impaired and complacent. if you aren't in the habit of practicing proper trigger discipline and don't pay proper attention when holstering, you do increase your chance of of an accidental/negligent discharge. Most individuals can handle Glocks without accidentally putting holes where they don't belong. Glocks and similar striker fired handguns now dominate the LE and Military market. While the skill and discipline of MiL and LE vary greatly by organization and individual and there have been a number of AD/NDs the majority are able to handle their service pistols without self selecting.

As mentioned above, select a good quality holster that covers the trigger guard and remember that there is no prize for fast holstering. A number of the AD's I've read about have occurred when something gets into the trigger during holster.

Two other options, modify the G26 or look at another make/model. If the stock glock trigger pull (5.5-6 lbs) is too light for your taste, have a Glock armorer replace the trigger spring and connector which should get you an 8lb trigger pull. While that is still lighter than a DA revolver, it might make you more comfortable.

Both the SIG P365 and S&W Shield can be had with manual safeties. While the P365 will be more expensive then the G26, you get the same number of rounds in a thinner package and the option of a manual safety. The S&W Shield can be purchased at a very competitive price with a manual safety as well. The standard shield only holds 7 or 8 in the magazine, but the new Shield plus holds 10 or 13.

Or for Bonus Points, get yourself a 3913 or 6906, IMHO of the best IMHO 3rd GEN S&W compact Semi autos.

YMMV.
 
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Lots of good info in the above posts... a Glock is no less safe than any other striker gun. Just use a quality holster for carry.

IMHO, the G26 dates back a long way, and there are more recent offerings in the small 9mm category that are better ergonomically, and thinner. I'd try one of the Sig P365 series, a Hellcat and a Shield+ before committing.
 
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