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Theohazard · February 8, 2014, 04:50 PM

I, too, carry a Glock 19 as my CCW. I think the simplicity of the design means many people have an easier time shooting it well. As long as you follow all the safety rules and keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to fire, the safety-less design is completely safe.

Keep in mind that I'm not just referring to the Glock itself; any similar design is also a great beginner choice. Some like the ergonomics of the S&W M&P, and some like the extra peace-of-mind of the Springfield XD and XDm's grip safety.

There's also nothing wrong with a DA/SA trigger design (like the SIG P229) for your first gun, just make sure you constantly practice the transition from the first long, heavy DA pull to the subsequent short, light SA pull.

February 8, 2014, 04:50 PM	#9
Theohazard Senior Member Join Date: April 19, 2012 Location: Western PA Posts: 3,829	I, too, carry a Glock 19 as my CCW. I think the simplicity of the design means many people have an easier time shooting it well. As long as you follow all the safety rules and keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to fire, the safety-less design is completely safe. Keep in mind that I'm not just referring to the Glock itself; any similar design is also a great beginner choice. Some like the ergonomics of the S&W M&P, and some like the extra peace-of-mind of the Springfield XD and XDm's grip safety. There's also nothing wrong with a DA/SA trigger design (like the SIG P229) for your first gun, just make sure you constantly practice the transition from the first long, heavy DA pull to the subsequent short, light SA pull. __________________ 0331: "Accuracy by volume."