Well Glock 19 X was sent to the army as well they said they need a safety on the side .they did that but sig got the contract.and then Glock 19 X was released to the public without the side safety.i got one YOU SHOT IT @@AndyinEverson I like it but I need to shoot it more because it is a good gun .l like the full size grip with the Glock 19 topJohn Browning originally designed and submitted the 1911 with no safety ...other than the "grip safety".
It was the Army that requested the thumb safety.
Again for me and how I carry my Colt series '70 ...my way , chamber loaded ...safety on or off as the situation demands...has worked for me for years....
What works for someone else is all good ...for them.
Andy