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chris in va · January 30, 2013, 07:00 PM

I could use a bit of clarity on this.

Say you have three trigger types. DAO, SAO, DA striker with trigger face safety. All have equal pull force, 5.5lb.

Everyone says it's absolutely mandatory to keep the SAO with safety on. Now all things being equal, if something gets in the trigger guard and more than 5.5lb of force is put on it, it'll fire.

I guess what I'm asking, why is safety use on SAO pistols mandatory? It could just as easily happen on the other trigger types.

January 30, 2013, 07:00 PM	#1
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	C&L vs striker safety? I could use a bit of clarity on this. Say you have three trigger types. DAO, SAO, DA striker with trigger face safety. All have equal pull force, 5.5lb. Everyone says it's absolutely mandatory to keep the SAO with safety on. Now all things being equal, if something gets in the trigger guard and more than 5.5lb of force is put on it, it'll fire. I guess what I'm asking, why is safety use on SAO pistols mandatory? It could just as easily happen on the other trigger types.