[Newtoglocksman1]

Safer for appendix carry, safer while reholstering. Battle tested and proven. Many endurance tests show the hammer fired DA/SA to be equal or better than striker fired pistols when put to test against elements that stop guns from running.

I would argue a superior trigger also. You have one odd ball, heavier trigger pull in a string of fire up to 15-21 rounds.

I like glocks, and actually feel more comfortable with them safety wise compared to other striker fired options.

I wish the industry would make more polymer hammer DA/SA pistols. I feel it’s the safer and better platform, coming from a millennial too.

Anyway, I’ll leave this video for food for thought. It got me thinking more about the two systems.

 

[Schrag4]

I can see both arguments. The simple operating system of striker fired guns it’s certainly a plus, even if many refuse to acknowledge it.

 

[Pat Riot]

My first and main safety is between my ears.
Most videos / articles about this issue seem to be geared to the outcome the author wishes it to be.
No, I didn’t watch it. Don’t need to.
I gave up my 1911s years ago. My main guns are Glocks or my S&W and Ruger revolvers. It depends on what I need them for that dictates what I carry or take along with me.

 

[SCCWP]

I like DA/SA guns but i still like striker fired too. I just today put a Beretta M9 on layaway. I’ll pick it up next Friday when I get paid. I guess they are safer than striker fired guns in a way but I never felt unsafe carrying my fully loaded Glock.

 

['Ol Grandad]

Safer for appendix carry, safer while reholstering. Battle tested and proven. Many endurance tests show the hammer fired DA/SA to be equal or better than striker fired pistols when put to test against elements that stop guns from running.

I would argue a superior trigger also. You have one odd ball, heavier trigger pull in a string of fire up to 15-21 rounds.

I like glocks, and actually feel more comfortable with them safety wise compared to other striker fired options.

I wish the industry would make more polymer hammer DA/SA pistols. I feel it’s the safer and better platform, coming from a millennial too.

Anyway, I’ll leave this video for food for thought. It got me thinking more about the two systems.

Or just get one of these and quit worrying about it.

 

[checkyoursix]

I have had plenty of striker fired guns, but I am and always will be a DA/SA guy. The manual of arms suits me better for carry, for the reasons OP stated. I like Glocks, but in a world where SIG 229’s and CZ P07’s exist I have never found a reason to own a Glock 19 for example.

Striker fired are amazing guns, but I find it safer for me to holster a P07 particularly appendix. I carry a 365 in the warmer months because it’s smaller, but am happier and more confident with the 229 or the P07.

When I compete, I still prefer that manual of arms. I can easily prep the first shot during the draw, and then shoot the rest of the stage with an amazing trigger pull comparable to that of a 2011.

Being left handed, I did not dabble with SA guns since most 1911’s were not ambi years ago, and now I can’t be bothered.

As for striker fired pistols, I really like my stock G17 gen5 MOS, a truly great firearm. It’s not the best, but one that I keep going back to. Love my 365 also, light and so easy to conceal, reliable and accurate.

There is like, and there is love.

For the latter, I will have a 226 and a 229 every day, and on Sunday couple it with a Beretta 92 or a CZ.

 

[hpclayto]

Nah. Trigger won’t go off unless you make it. Unless you’re carrying a 320 that is.

 

[The Principal]

Training and habits likely are much higher on the list in regards to safety than firearm type.

 

[F14A]

All of my Glocks are plenty safe. Safe Action Glock. Buy & carry what you like.
I do..

 

[Rock_Crawler_Jeep]

Keep your booger picker off the trigger and it won't go off "accidentally".
Unless you're Alec Baldwin, of course.
DA/SA, striker fired, single shot- doesn't matter. Either they are mechanically functional or they're defective- the type makes no difference. One is no safer or better than another.

 

[JK-linux]

Most people can learn to fire any type of action well, with practice. I’m not sure any of the actions are more or less safe these days, if you keep your finger off the trigger. YMMV

 

[cowboy1964]

I would argue a superior trigger also. You have one odd ball, heavier trigger pull in a string of fire up to 15-21 rounds.

Then carrying cocked and locked is even superior to DA/SA.

 

[Longbow]

My D/A shots is never as tight compared to my S/A or striker fired guns at the same firing speed...

 

[Bradd D]

DA/SA is better than a pointy stick.

 

[kahrcarrier]

Get both.

 

[QuadraPenta]

SIGs go off on their own. Everyone knows that. Glocks dont. If you are not confident with either, you are not proficient. Last stage of proficiency is trusting your own firearm. Every time you get a new gun, proficiency and trust need to be regained.

 

[Syclone0538]

Having never been in a situation where I might have to shoot someone, DA/SA with decocker seems like a good setup. Can't forget to disengage a manual safety as there isn't one, and the heavy first trigger pull means you aren't going to pull it before you really mean to, and it'd be less likely to be fired by your shirt or anything else touching the trigger while holstering.

 

[clancy]

SIGs go off on their own. Everyone knows that. Glocks dont. If you are not confident with either, you are not proficient. Last stage of proficiency is trusting your own firearm. Every time you get a new gun, proficiency and trust need to be regained.

Some people, including myself, just cannot get used to the Glock trigger and grip. I find holding a Glock akin to holding a 2x4. I shoot my 1911's well and I shoot my S&W revolvers better. I can't shoot a Glock accurately at all.

 

[QuadraPenta]

Some people, including myself, just cannot get used to the Glock trigger and grip. I find holding a Glock akin to holding a 2x4. I shoot my 1911's well and I shoot my S&W revolvers better. I can't shoot a Glock accurately at all.

Thats why I just stick with 1 gun year round. Glock 30S, small enough to carry year round, doubles as 2 and 4 legged creature defense. Although, I sacrifice capacity for 2 leggers and I deal with more recoil using 255gr for 4 leggers, the benefit is that I dont lose accuracy. The platform is so familiar, I consider it a part of me.

 

[LaneP]

Well...I do like a good DA/SA design, but striker's completely dominate the market. Probably cheaper to produce, potentially fewer moving parts to fail, and permits more compact designs. The P365 wouldn't be what it is if they had to squeeze a mainspring, pivoting hammer and decocker mechanism into the grip frame.

Not sure what to make of all these P320 reports, but they drive a segment of gun owners to overt concern about the safety aspect of striker guns. My feeling is these guns are designed to be safely carried loaded and have multiple failsafe's that must be overcome to fire them. After every range session, I clean my CCW, inspect the frame and slide components (i.e. striker safety block) to ensure the gun is in good working condition along with light but not excess lubrication. Afterward it goes right back in the holster and I carry everywhere I legally can.