I believe the thumb safety is only for the '08 model XD45's. And even then, I don't think they offer the thumb safety on a subcompact. Of course that's just going off of what I saw on their website a few months ago.particle wrote:Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you can get the XD with, or without the thumb safety.
getamap, I carried a Glock 27 for almost 2 years before finally getting another Walther (which I really recommend BTW). I had no issues with the Glock as far as functioning, but my only compaint was the lack of anything other than the trigger "safety." If you're the type of guy who wants nothing between you and firing, that's fine, but if you like a bit of a safety factor, I'd go with the XD.
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Seriously though, if you haven't looked at it, the Walther P99c does not have a grip safety to worry about, but it does have a decocker, so you can fire true double action, or single action. It would give you the pull and fire simplicity of the Glock with the added protection of a long, heavy first trigger pull. Plus they just look cool.
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Not sure of your location, but in a couple weeks, there will be a forum day at PSC in Friendswood, TX. You'd have a really good opportunity to try different guns and find one that fits you best without having to take a loss buying a gun you find out you don't like. Otherwise, if you post your location, I'm sure someone on here lives close and might meet you at a range to let you try a few out. Welcome, and good luck!!