I believe on the XD system, the firing pin (striker) is physically blocked by the trigger, unless the trigger is pulled and held to the rear. This prevents the striker from hitting the cartridge primer if the gun were to be dropped.
And the only other SAFETY IS THE ONE BETWEEN YOUR EARS!I believe on the XD system, the firing pin (striker) is physically blocked by the trigger, unless the trigger is pulled and held to the rear. This prevents the striker from hitting the cartridge primer if the gun were to be dropped.