Adding a Safety to an M&P?
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- Montreal, Quebec
There is already a safety on the M&P. It's called your trigger finger. If you do not stick your trigger finger on the trigger, the gun will NOT fire!
I have shot thousands of rounds thru mine... drawing from concealment holster, never an issue. My pistol have never gone off without my finger squeezing the trigger first.
Safeties are good for those who have minimal exposure to firearms and have thus not developped muscle memory and stick their fingers thru the trigger guard prematurely.
But to answer your question directly, NO, you can not add a safety to an M&P40
The M&P45 however does offer an optional safety.
I have shot thousands of rounds thru mine... drawing from concealment holster, never an issue. My pistol have never gone off without my finger squeezing the trigger first.
Safeties are good for those who have minimal exposure to firearms and have thus not developped muscle memory and stick their fingers thru the trigger guard prematurely.
But to answer your question directly, NO, you can not add a safety to an M&P40
The M&P45 however does offer an optional safety.
I'll take that as a NO!!
Thank you Gentlemen:
Well that was quick and I appreciate your assistance. It's not that I don't understand the concept behind the pistols design, it's just that one becomes so accustomed to certain aspects of the semi's, that when they disappear one can't help feeling that something fundamental is missing - probably like leaving the house without your pants.
And you have to admit, it is not beyond the realm of possibilities for the trigger on an M&P to get inadvertently caught on something.
Thank you Gentlemen:
Well that was quick and I appreciate your assistance. It's not that I don't understand the concept behind the pistols design, it's just that one becomes so accustomed to certain aspects of the semi's, that when they disappear one can't help feeling that something fundamental is missing - probably like leaving the house without your pants.
And you have to admit, it is not beyond the realm of possibilities for the trigger on an M&P to get inadvertently caught on something.If this were a realistic concern I doubt that Glock or any of the other manufacturers that make pistols without manual safeties would be able to continue making their products as they are.
Thank you Gentlemen:
Well that was quick and I appreciate your assistance. It's not that I don't understand the concept behind the pistols design, it's just that one becomes so accustomed to certain aspects of the semi's, that when they disappear one can't help feeling that something fundamental is missing - probably like leaving the house without your pants.
It is a very good post, we use the gun at the range and therefore safty is almost never use. but I don't trust the trigger safe either.
Trigun
FYI your gun will go off if when you holster it, your shirt gets caught in the trigger area and pulls the trigger, so too any safe action pistol. Please don't come back with a lecture about your trigger being your safety or ...
Some folks prefer a manual safety, with good reason. Accidents in life do happen, a good number by folks who are convinced they can't.
Take Care
Bob
Nothing against the M&P.
It's not that I'm bashing the M&P, I have one and I like it very much thank you. I would have the same concern with the Glock or any other pistol of similar design. Who's to say that "with a manual safety" that the manual safety wouldn't inadvertently get disengaged and the trigger get caught up on something? There is very little that can be said with absolute certainty. For myself, personally, I would feel more comfortable with the addition of a manual safety. Obviously, I felt differently when I made the purchase and now I've changed my opinion. It's as simple as that, I am not advocating anything, I just asked a simple question and responded to the replies.
It's not that I'm bashing the M&P, I have one and I like it very much thank you. I would have the same concern with the Glock or any other pistol of similar design. Who's to say that "with a manual safety" that the manual safety wouldn't inadvertently get disengaged and the trigger get caught up on something? There is very little that can be said with absolute certainty. For myself, personally, I would feel more comfortable with the addition of a manual safety. Obviously, I felt differently when I made the purchase and now I've changed my opinion. It's as simple as that, I am not advocating anything, I just asked a simple question and responded to the replies.
When it comes to safety it is best to work on the premise that whatever can go wrong will go wrong. If you do you are half way there to ensuring you have done everything possible to prevent an accident. History has shown us that sometimes bad things happen to good people.
Take Care
Bob
- Location
- Montreal, Quebec
True, accidents do happen.
I do not recommend Mexican carry, unless you have no sentimental attachment to your boys.
I have several holsters for my M&P, none of them allow for catching the trigger and discharging accidentally.
It is simply a matter of getting use to it. Sort of like carrying a 1911 locked and loaded. You initially get goosbumps when you first holster it (hoping not to blow away a piece of your a$$).
Any pistol with out a manual sear blocking safety can go off when reholstering if it catches clothing. ie sig 226, beretta 92/96, glock, M&P, K frame smith revo. The MOST important safety device on any firearm is located between your ears. Follow the four rules and be extra carefull while holstering and there should be no problems.
Andy
Andy
I recommend do not get that safety lever on the M&P.
I had it on an M&P45 and disliked it. Liked the gun, the safety was a POS.
It isn't as positive click on/off as a steel 1911 (too easy to engage/disengage IMHO) and, as others have posted, is a redundant safety feature.
I had it on an M&P45 and disliked it. Liked the gun, the safety was a POS.
It isn't as positive click on/off as a steel 1911 (too easy to engage/disengage IMHO) and, as others have posted, is a redundant safety feature.
Good to know.
Thanks Bullwhip, that's good to know as I've never handled the manual safety version myself, I'll keep it in mind to try it out next time I get the chance. As Wendell pointed out, getting one installed isn't an option, so should I decide to go that route it would open up a whole slew of possibilities: like the CZ 75B (sweeeeet), or some other such thing. And guys/gals, the best safety is not to carry the damn thing with a round chambered, right!
Thanks Bullwhip, that's good to know as I've never handled the manual safety version myself, I'll keep it in mind to try it out next time I get the chance. As Wendell pointed out, getting one installed isn't an option, so should I decide to go that route it would open up a whole slew of possibilities: like the CZ 75B (sweeeeet), or some other such thing. And guys/gals, the best safety is not to carry the damn thing with a round chambered, right!
Thanks Bullwhip, that's good to know as I've never handled the manual safety version myself, I'll keep it in mind to try it out next time I get the chance. As Wendell pointed out, getting one installed isn't an option, so should I decide to go that route it would open up a whole slew of possibilities: like the CZ 75B (sweeeeet), or some other such thing. And guys/gals, the best safety is not to carry the damn thing with a round chambered, right!
Well you can carry the gun without chamber a round, or lock and cocked, or loaded but decocked. There are many options but I am not sure I will carry my G17
Trigun
Good advice Bob. That being the case, why rely on the manual safety or the addition of one? Foreign objects in the trigger guard can cause the firearm to, well fire. Your example of a shirt tail in a holster is flawed on several levels. For starters. If your aren't clearing your cover garment before holstering you're wrong. Second, if you feel resistance when holstering you don't continue to force the pistol into the holster. There's a video of a guy trying to actuate the trigger on his Glock with his shirt to no avail. He went so far as to stuff his shirt tail through the trigger guard then yank on his shirt vigorously, all without a single "click" of the firing mechanism. I'll try and dig it up.
TDC
- Location
- Niagara Region, Ontario. For now
Here we go again. Same argument as the always cosider a gun loaded/loaded pistols in holsters on the range. TDC vs. BOB
- Location
- Niagara Region, Ontario. For now
I am on the fence here. Really the only safety we should need is the one between your ears. However accidents do happen. But then again is an accident not you doing something wrong?
