Manual safety or decock? I'm looking for a pistol (45 or 9 mm) and wondering which is best, safest,?

Question

most convenient etc... a pistol with manual safety or decock? I've got it narrowed down to a Ruger .45 caliber or 9 mm. Which is best....Manual or Decock and why.

Answer 1

Personally, I own a Beretta 92FS in 9mm and absolutely love it for several reasons: it's double-action on the first shot and single action after that, it has the decocking lever, it's very accurate, and is easy to clean.



I prefer a decocking lever because it's designed to safely lower the hammer without the possibility of an accidental discharge by rotating the firing pin out of the way of the hammer. My own personal preference is the Beretta because that's the weapon I was training on in the military and that's the one I am most comfortable with. I also have a CWP and carry my 9mm in either a shoulder holster, a pancake holster, or a small of the back holster



"Which is better" is going to be totally up to you - for example, I absolutely despite Glocks and Rugers, but that's just me. Others I know just love them and hate the Beretta. Different strokes for different folks.



I suggest you go to a range and fire both of them, then see which one YOU like best.



Good luck!

Answer 2

I have used firearms with and without decocking devices. I don't have a problem with either and the ability to have decocking is just a matter of preference with the shooter.



As a safety device, it serves a purpose when you have the ****** hammer.



I own both a Barretta 9mm with decocking and a Glock 40 without decocking. Both weapons are fine weapons with which have unique qualities.



Your best bet is to handle both weapons to determine which you feel more comfortable with instead of basing your opinion upon others preferences!



Best wishes!

Answer 3

I'm not sure of the terms - I thought decock meant that - it decocks the gun and applies the safety. By manual do you mean it leaves the gun ******, as in a 1911 .45?



If that is the distinction you mean, I have used both and feel safer with a gun that is not ******.

Answer 4

Tallet why answer a question if you have no idea about the topic; very few pistols are automatic. As for an answer if there's a round in the chamber you will get shot; whether or not you die is up to God. You see my dad went through rehab with a guy that put a gun to his temple and pulled the trigger. He was back in rehab in less then a week with a gauze pad on each side of his head. Just goes to show you why there are so many dumb people on the planet.

Answer 5

As long as you are always practicing proper "indexing" with your trigger finger, you won't have to worry about anything but getting used to the manual safety.



I have a Sig P226 (.40), which has a decock, and I love it. The first double action pull is a bit heavy, but ya get used to it.



I would go with what you are most comfortable with. You can always make the switch to a "single action only" later on. I'm thinking about switching to a Sig P226 X-Five, if I can find a duty holster for it.

Answer 6

I have a Ruger 45 with decock and I love it. 9MM is just to small a caliber. If I ever have to use deadly force, I want them to know I'm shooting at them. The new 40's are a good caliber too.

Answer 7

I have a H&K USP .45 and I love it. I like the Glock 21 as well. Please don't get a 9mm. It's too small. Granted it carries a lot for capacity, but you can't substitute for mass.



The H&K has a decock and I've never heard of a problem. Just train hard.

Answer 8

The decocking device is just safer. I would highly recommend the Berreta 9mm mod 92.It has double action,It will cost you more but it is worth it. best pistol I ever shot when I was working. I had the highest scores with this pistol and never used the sights.

Answer 9

I'd say it depends on your experience, and whether someone else will be handling your gun.I have the Ruger 9 with decock, and have not had an incident.

Answer 10

Why not get a double action only, like the [Safe Action] Glocks, the S&W 990L,or the new S&W M&P. With these pistols you don't have to worry about safeties. They are double action only. However, the S&W's are only available in 9mm, and .40 S&W caliber. Glock offers their guns in .45ACP, and .45 GAP[Glock auto pistol].

Answer 11

I have 2 9mm"s and prefer decock, i have a ccw permit and carry in a shoulder holster, i prefer pull and ready capability.

Answer 12

If you're not experienced enough to determine that for yourself you sould consider having a friend who is more experienced teach you to shoot and the in's and out's of hand guns so you can make that decision yourself. If you can't make that decision on your own I'd suggest you don't purchase a hand gun.