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·New M-A1 with manual safety 9/12/2005
Yes, you read that correctly. Received the new M-A1 last Friday. Have not had a chance to shoot it yet, but like the ergonomics of the pistol very much.
I was allowed to order the model with manual safety after writing a waiver to Steyr regarding any liability issues in regards to its use...not quite sure why.
In regards to the manual safety, I find the location of the safety very intuitive, you do not need to put your trigger finger in the trigger guard to de-activate it (although you could do it that way as well. You may simply de-activate the trigger by using your first forefinger knuckle to push up with your forefinger adjacent to the trigger guard without shifting your grip (This should allay fears that by reaching into the trigger guard you could accidentally discharge the weapon.) In actuality I have found that you can stick your trigger finger as though pointing forward through the trigger guard and de-activate the safety without any chance of depressing the trigger unless you then pull your finger back.
It came with 2 12 round mags a very comprehensive although dated handbook (photos in the manual are of the old M series.) Yes this is a concealed carry weapon and find it no more obtrusive that my old Glock 23, or my Colt Officer's model or for that matter.
Construction is solid, The new grip is great and the trigger pull is so much better than my Glock...can't wait to fire it at the range. More to follow
Yes, you read that correctly. Received the new M-A1 last Friday. Have not had a chance to shoot it yet, but like the ergonomics of the pistol very much.
I was allowed to order the model with manual safety after writing a waiver to Steyr regarding any liability issues in regards to its use...not quite sure why.
In regards to the manual safety, I find the location of the safety very intuitive, you do not need to put your trigger finger in the trigger guard to de-activate it (although you could do it that way as well. You may simply de-activate the trigger by using your first forefinger knuckle to push up with your forefinger adjacent to the trigger guard without shifting your grip (This should allay fears that by reaching into the trigger guard you could accidentally discharge the weapon.) In actuality I have found that you can stick your trigger finger as though pointing forward through the trigger guard and de-activate the safety without any chance of depressing the trigger unless you then pull your finger back.
It came with 2 12 round mags a very comprehensive although dated handbook (photos in the manual are of the old M series.) Yes this is a concealed carry weapon and find it no more obtrusive that my old Glock 23, or my Colt Officer's model or for that matter.
Construction is solid, The new grip is great and the trigger pull is so much better than my Glock...can't wait to fire it at the range. More to follow