[XD_EE]

Springfield Armory is showing an added "Thumb Safety" on their 2008 XD models. I personally think this is a bad idea. Don't get me wrong, one of the reasons I bought the XD-45 was for its "safety" but a thumb safety seems a little bit over the top. What happens in a stressful situation when you pull out the XD only to remember after pulling the trigger that the "thumb safety" was on...oops! :shock:

What are your thoughts on this? :?:

 

[marksman]

It was my understanding this was only an option. I think adding it as an option makes sense some people may want it. However I hope they don't stop making them without it because I think most people won't want it.

 

[XD_EE]

It was my understanding this was only an option. I think adding it as an option makes sense some people may want it. However I hope they don't stop making them without it because I think most people won't want it.

I hope your right. I can see this being a good feature on the range if you don't plan on carrying, but carrying - I think it is a bad idea. Can anyone verify?

 

[XD_EE]

Looking at springfield's site it appears that it is a model option. whew...

 

[T-Man]

Springfield is probably trying to compete in the military's search for a new sidearm. Military requirements specify an active safety mechanism not connected to the trigger.

That's my guess, anyway.

 

[tapehoser]

Very interesting. I don't like it and would never use it, but it is nice for those who might be accustomed to having a safety like that and that have been trained to use it....like the military.

 

[UTOC-45-44]

Springfield Armory is showing an added "Thumb Safety" on their 2008 XD models. I personally think this is a bad idea. Don't get me wrong, one of the reasons I bought the XD-45 was for its "safety" but a thumb safety seems a little bit over the top. What happens in a stressful situation when you pull out the XD only to remember after pulling the trigger that the "thumb safety" was on...oops! :shock:

What are your thoughts on this? :?:

I do like the idea since I carry Kimber and S&W with thumb safety. I always wanted an XD and now I can finally buy one.

TJ

 

[xmirage2kx]

1 more safety to deal with... Yuck. What ever happened to keeping your finger off the trigger? Other than that a safeguard for dropping your gun is all you need.