My brother has a Taurus Millennium Pro in part because of its manual safety -- he says he wouldn't feel comfortable pocket-carrying without it. I have a standard, no-manual-safety 9c and have no regrets whatsoever.
i have an M&P 9C, XD 45, and S&W 22a, all with safeties. I feel there's less chance of an ND with them- but you can't rely just on them. Best safety is your own diligence.
The M&P ain't double action in other than fantasy marketing. The pistol is cocked and not-locked as soon as you cycle the slide. All the trigger pull does is trip the sear and release the striker. A double action pistol is either automatically de-cocked -- commonly called Double Action Only; or is manually decocked -- commonly Double Action/Single Action.
Protests, marketing, and quibbling aside the M&P is a Single Action pistol. No different than a M1911 in this respect other than lacking a safety.
BTW- further to my reply- the main reason I got the safety on my 9c is this is going to be an in-vehicle carry gun, glove box included. Just felt that it was one extra precaution from something untoward snagging the trigger guard.
Since my XD also has the safety (got a good deal on it) I also felt it better to have consistency, for 'muscle memory'.
But, that being said... I carried my Glock G26 for years without issues. As this and the other thread said, there are strong arguments to be made both ways, and in theory a striker fired weapon with other safeties doesn't need the thumb one.
I bought my 9c with the safety. Being my first CC, I just felt safer. Also, I'm used to shooting a 1911 and clicking the safety off is just second nature, so not worried it would cause a delay.
My M&P 9mm Compact WILL have a thumb safety (just talked to my Gunshop of Choice to order one). I'm an (old) 1911 / Browning Hi Power shooter & believe my right thumb unconsciously sweeps down the left side of EVERY autoloading pistol I own, whether it has a thumb safety...or not. So, IMHO, it might as well have one.
I got the thumb safety on my FS9 and have no regrets. I read as much as I could on the pros and cons and decided it made sense for me because (i) I'm relatively new to shooting and concealed carry both, so I'm personally more comfortable with one than without and (ii) I knew I would also be getting a 1911 at some point and I like the idea of the same basic processes applying. KISS for me.
I went with the safety model for a comfort reason only. My thumb rides the safety when I shoot like many do with a 1911. So when I first handled the safety model it was a no brainer. If they made a Pro with the safety I would be all over it. I don't think the safety is 100% necessary but I like it.
I feel much more comfortable without the safety myself. I know with practice you can get used to the safety but personally I don't want any extra steps added if something goes down and I had to use my gun.
I feel much more comfortable without the safety myself. I know with practice you can get used to the safety but personally I don't want any extra steps added if something goes down and I had to use my gun.
My M&P 9mm Compact WILL have a thumb safety (just talked to my Gunshop of Choice to order one). I'm an (old) 1911 / Browning Hi Power shooter & believe my right thumb unconsciously sweeps down the left side of EVERY autoloading pistol I own, whether it has a thumb safety...or not. So, IMHO, it might as well have one.
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