Cops were still primarily armed with revolvers with 10-lb.
double-action first shot trigger pulls.
first shot pull of a DA/SA pistol or revolver to shoot pistols like this easily.
Momentary Lapse of Attention
Obviously, you cant make a mistake with a firearm.
You must always be cautious and follow the rules of gun safety.
But, all it can take is a momentary lapse of attention to cause a problem.
It gives you options if and when you want them.
Take Springfield Armorys Micro-Compact Hellcat.
This superb 11+1 capacity pistols OSP version can accept red-dot optical sights as well as an optional manual safety.
I was sent the manual safety pistol version to evaluate for this article.
The trigger pull on the Hellcat weighs in at 5.2 lbs.
according to my Wheeler Engineering trigger gauge which is right in line with pistols of this bang out.
Push the safety lever up and the safety is on.
Push the safety lever down and the Hellcat is ready to fire just like a 1911.
And they dont get in the way of operation.
The manual safety on a Hellcat can be optional in its use.
It clicks on and off firmly there is no mushy feeling to it as Ive experienced on other guns.
My trigger pull gauge showed that it took approximately 1 lb.
of pressure to engage, and 1 lb.
of pressure to disengage.
This makes it difficult to unintentionally engage or disengage the safety, but still easy to use by intent.
The Hellcat safety levers are also prominent and protrude above the frame.
Which brings me to the next point.
The addition of the manual safety levers on the Hellcat gives you options.
I no longer carry pistols without them.
Even with that understanding, I still want the extra protective layer of an additional manually activated safety.
What About Grip Safeties?
You dont even notice it.
Relax or remove your hand, and the grip safety automatically engages.
I owned anXD Sub-Compact 9mmfor a few years and found its operation was totally intuitive and seamless.
Its a great way to answer the safety or no safety question.
But remember, those trigger safeties are also thoroughly proven technology.
So, the choice is yours!
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