That's why you don't just take the magazine out. You also lock the slide back so you can see the chamber.switch wrote:I believe that semi-automatic pistols are slightly more dangerous than revolvers.
If you open the cylinder on a revolver, there is no question that it is empty/disabled.
If you remove the magazine on a semi-automatic, there could still be a round in the chamber.
I always argue the most dangerous bullet in a semi-automatic is the first cartridge in the magazine.
The most dangerous bullet in ANY firearm is the one you're sure isn't there...