One of my main qualms with the XD line is the lack of a mechanical safety (other than certain tactical/service models). Yes, they have the "grip safety" and the "trigger safety". But, IMHO, neither of those really count as a "safety", since any idiot who picks up a gun is gonna depress the grip safety with their natural grip, and natural trigger pull depressed the trigger safety.
My question is, I have two toddlers in my home, and am looking to trade my XD40SC out of concern that they or one of my retarded brother-in-laws will pick up my gun and kill somebody by accident.
I keep my pistol chambered out of necessity (the "just-in-case" moments). Recognizing general gun rules about keeping them out of reach of children, I was wondering what handguns you recommend that have that added security of a mechanical safety - just in case.
Keeping in mind though, that this would also be for concealed carry, so a full-size 1911 wouldn't be very practical in that sense.
My brother (a police officer), recommended a sub-compact 1911. But I wanted to get the ODT input as well.
My question is, I have two toddlers in my home, and am looking to trade my XD40SC out of concern that they or one of my retarded brother-in-laws will pick up my gun and kill somebody by accident.
I keep my pistol chambered out of necessity (the "just-in-case" moments). Recognizing general gun rules about keeping them out of reach of children, I was wondering what handguns you recommend that have that added security of a mechanical safety - just in case.
Keeping in mind though, that this would also be for concealed carry, so a full-size 1911 wouldn't be very practical in that sense.
My brother (a police officer), recommended a sub-compact 1911. But I wanted to get the ODT input as well.