Decock VS Manual Safety

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I recently sent my application in to upgrade my PAL to a restricted PAL and I'm trying to decide on my first handgun.

This might be a newbie question, but is there an advantage to one system over the other on a semi-auto pistol, or is it more personal preference? Just wondering! I've been looking at a few different revolvers and semi-autos, but I'm new to handguns in general.
 
You'll find a decock lever only on traditionnal double-action pistols (like berettas, sigs, etc). This is to safely 'carry' your gun with a round chambered.

I never liked double actions much, and I never really trusted decockers (always fear that the shot will go off anyways, but so far, I've only been paranoid).
 
Look to your application first. If you plan on using it for IPSC there are different requirements than if you just plan on target shooting.
 
After you restricted PAL comes ,go to some of the clubs in your area and talk with the people there about what activities they provide and what is quite active. You will probably need to be a member at some club to get your ATT , so why not join one that has activities that interest you. Each of the different handgun disciplines use different firearms so you need to find the one you kind of like and see what is the preferred firearm for that game.
 
Look to your application first. If you plan on using it for IPSC there are different requirements than if you just plan on target shooting.
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redleg, it would just be for informal target shooting. I though one set up would have something to do with carrying a round in the chamber, but PoFF confirmed that for me. I've just noticed that quite a few pistols come in both versions, and I'm not sure what each application is intended for.
 
For target shooting there is no difference at all. Decocking is a safety measure used prior to holstering. Most handguns with a decocker also have a DA capability for the first round fired. Contrary to some of the concerns expressed above, decocking is safe and will not cause a ND. However if you don't plan on holstering the gun, or are not looking at competing in Production Division in IPSC, there is really no difference in your use.
 
TRY, TRY, TRY some different pistols, and see what you prefer to operate.

Some people prefer automatic transmissions over manuals, although I don't understand why...

:lol:

Neal
 
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