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ChrisChris · 04-17-2008, 06:05 PM

Funny thing happened the other day.

I was in a large outdoor store and was hanging out over by the firearms. I was talking to a guy who was looking to buy his first pistol. I had the store employee pull out an XD and went all through the pistol, showing him why I love it.

The employee said he did not mind the XD, but if he owned one he would put electrical tape on the grip safety. He told me that if he needs the pistol for defense he does not have to worry about having a proper grip on the pistol and that he was experienced enough to shoot without having to have his thumb around the back strap.

Now, I understand why someone might not want a grip safety, but how on earth do you justify it by saying you are experienced enough to quickly draw and fire with a horrible grip! The last thing I want are bullets flying out with me barley holding onto the weapon.

Anyone have any thoughts?

eevilweevil · 04-17-2008, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisChris

The employee said he was experienced enough to shoot without having to have his thumb around the back strap.

where does he put his thumb?

If he didn't have his thumb around the back strap, how does he get leverage to pull the trigger?

Tripledigitride · 04-17-2008, 06:13 PM

Was this the store employee?

YouTube - gunidiot

Or, was it this guy?

YouTube - feet got blown off

**Edubya** · 04-17-2008, 06:15 PM

I think that I would have called the owner or the sales manager over and asked for him to repeat what he just said.

He's not only a danger to himself, but to everybody else, especially an inexperienced customer that knows even less and may be influenced by this very ignorant character!

He's a potential "Darwin Award" winner. I say, "Get him out of the gene pool as soon as possible!"

TOMBO · 04-17-2008, 06:22 PM

Was he a self professed Mall Ninja. I hate ID10T's. The grip safety was put there for a reason. Would he do the same to a 1911. If he even knows what one is.

Glock Killer · 04-17-2008, 06:27 PM

That individual should not be any where near a firearm. Let alone be counseling new buyers and giving them suggestions.

Jimmy rig the grip safety!??? I still can't believe it. Some people's kids.....

Bree · 04-17-2008, 06:43 PM

The guy is a Glock shooter.

**pballman19** · 04-17-2008, 07:18 PM

I see nothing wrong with this

Very very long pause

NOT

ForTehNguyen · 04-17-2008, 07:33 PM

hes a moron, i took my mom out a couple weeks ago for her first ever shoot and she didnt even notice the safety on the gun when she was shooting it

**pballman19** · 04-17-2008, 07:36 PM

I dont see it being any safer or more of a hassle. its just there. cause when yuo are holstering your weapon IE, where most inncidents occur. you have ahold of the grip anyways.

04-17-2008, 06:05 PM	#1
ChrisChris XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 155	Grip Safety Funny thing happened the other day. I was in a large outdoor store and was hanging out over by the firearms. I was talking to a guy who was looking to buy his first pistol. I had the store employee pull out an XD and went all through the pistol, showing him why I love it. The employee said he did not mind the XD, but if he owned one he would put electrical tape on the grip safety. He told me that if he needs the pistol for defense he does not have to worry about having a proper grip on the pistol and that he was experienced enough to shoot without having to have his thumb around the back strap. Now, I understand why someone might not want a grip safety, but how on earth do you justify it by saying you are experienced enough to quickly draw and fire with a horrible grip! The last thing I want are bullets flying out with me barley holding onto the weapon. Anyone have any thoughts?

04-17-2008, 06:15 PM	#4
Edubya XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 514	I think that I would have called the owner or the sales manager over and asked for him to repeat what he just said. He's not only a danger to himself, but to everybody else, especially an inexperienced customer that knows even less and may be influenced by this very ignorant character! He's a potential "Darwin Award" winner. I say, "Get him out of the gene pool as soon as possible!" __________________ *I ain't the expert, but I've made a lot of the wrong decisions!* If Homicide Is Outlawed, Only Outlaws Will Commit Homicide

04-17-2008, 06:22 PM	#5
TOMBO XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MCAS Iwakuni, Japan Posts: 340	Was he a self professed Mall Ninja. I hate ID10T's. The grip safety was put there for a reason. Would he do the same to a 1911. If he even knows what one is. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. - Ben Franklin USN 2000-Present VFW Life Member USGI 1911A1 ca. 1943 XD40 Service w/Handall and DGR w/18 Lb. Spring SA 1911A1 Champion SS w/Nite Sights and Hogues M1 Garand ca. 1943 Married With Children Gamer MWCgamers.com

04-17-2008, 06:43 PM	#7
Bree XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,260 Blog Entries: 5	The guy is a Glock shooter. __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! I support McCain-Palin with CA$H!

04-17-2008, 07:18 PM	#8
pballman19 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 260	I see nothing wrong with this Very very long pause NOT __________________ Winchester 670A 30-06 Springfield Maverick88(Mossberg) 12 gauge

04-17-2008, 06:13 PM	#3
Tripledigitride XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hendersonville (Nashville) Tennessee Posts: 713	Was this the store employee? YouTube - gunidiot Or, was it this guy? YouTube - feet got blown off

04-17-2008, 07:33 PM	#9
ForTehNguyen XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,347	hes a moron, i took my mom out a couple weeks ago for her first ever shoot and she didnt even notice the safety on the gun when she was shooting it __________________ XD9 Service Black XD9 Subcompact x 2 Kimber Tactical Custom II AR15 16" Midlength Lancaster AK47 Remington 870 12ga Express

04-17-2008, 07:36 PM	#10
pballman19 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa Posts: 260	I dont see it being any safer or more of a hassle. its just there. cause when yuo are holstering your weapon IE, where most inncidents occur. you have ahold of the grip anyways. __________________ Winchester 670A 30-06 Springfield Maverick88(Mossberg) 12 gauge

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