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The 1911 series of pistols is not unsafe. It is meant to be carried cocked and locked. It's just like any other pistol with a safety on the slide. It has to be disengaged prior to firing. I don't see your point.

The 1911's safety has been the same since, well, 1911. This allows you to carry it cocked & Locked. When you need to manipulate the slide to chamber a round if not carrying With one already in the chamber, I'm not seeing the need for an alternative safety. Especially since the 1911 also has in place the grip safety mechanism. Here is why manufacturers maintain the traditional 1911 safety design: "Features, Not Bugs": The 1911 thumb safety is designed to be a multi-point safety system. It locks the hammer in the cocked position and physically blocks the slide from moving. This is intentional to ensure the gun remains safe and locked, particularly during high-stress scenarios or in cases where the weapon might be knocked. Preventing "Out of Battery" Failure: By locking the slide, the safety ensures the pistol does not accidentally come out of battery (the slide moving backward) while it is supposed to be secured in a "cocked and locked" state. The "Cocked and Locked" Philosophy: The 191

Good afternoon to you!! Maybe it's not the gun but the person carrying it not cocked and locked that makes it am ineffective selfdefense tool. 🤔 Sorry not sorry. Have a good rest of your day. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 'Merica' 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Hi Don, 1911 pattern pistols traditionally rely on a manual safety that must be disengaged to manipulate the slide, which is a design choice rooted in safety protocols. Manufacturers of 1911 pattern pistols often prioritize maintaining the classic design and operational characteristics that have defined the model for over a century. This commitment to tradition means that they may be less inclined to adopt newer safety mechanisms, such as non-impinging manual safeties found in some modern 9mm pistols. Changing the design to allow slide manipulation with the safety engaged could lead to confusion among users who are trained in the established protocols. Manufacturers may believe that preserving the original design enhances user safety by promoting consistent handling practices. Stay safe& have a great day!

it sounds to me like you should stick to carrying a more "modern" design pistol. IMO the 1911 is a safer carry gun than any striker fired gun without a thumb safety but that's just my opinion