So Are All Strikers Unsafe? - Addressing Questions & Criticism (Sig P320 Pt 2)

Published on August 5, 2025
Duration: 15:02

This video clarifies that striker-fired pistols are not inherently unsafe, but rather explains the mechanics that can lead to unintended discharges under specific conditions. It debunks common misconceptions about trigger and striker safeties, emphasizing that the core issue often relates to slide-to-frame tolerances and sear engagement. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, uses examples from Glock and Sig P320 to illustrate these points, stressing that invalid testing methods can lead to misinformation.

Quick Summary

Striker-fired pistols are not inherently unsafe. The video explains that tests involving pulling the trigger to the wall and then jostling the slide can induce a discharge due to slide-to-frame tolerances affecting sear engagement, not due to a fundamental design flaw making them unsafe for normal use.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Striker Fire Pistols Are Not Unsafe
  2. 00:11Invalid Test: Jostling the Slide
  3. 00:33Striker Fire Mechanics: Slide vs. Frame
  4. 01:06Glock vs. Sig Sauer: Personal Preference
  5. 01:48Addressing Trigger Safety Criticism
  6. 02:42Understanding Striker Safeties (Firing Pin Blocks)
  7. 03:40Glock Striker Safety Operation
  8. 03:55Sig P320 Striker Safety Design
  9. 04:35Anecdote: Beretta 85BB Striker Safety Issue
  10. 05:30Striker Safety Getting Stuck: Not Unique
  11. 06:14Sig P320 and Glock: Fundamentally the Same?
  12. 07:34The Core Issue with the Sig P320
  13. 08:11Why Some Tests Fail: Fixturing and Precision
  14. 09:22Striker Safety Disengagement Timing
  15. 10:02Bad Example: 1911 Grip Safety Issues
  16. 11:04Sear Slipping and Sticking Issues
  17. 11:531911 Sear Issues: Not Unique to P320
  18. 12:25Degrees of Prone: P320 vs. Others
  19. 13:12Lack of Objective Scrutiny
  20. 13:32Invalid Test vs. Uncommanded Discharge
  21. 13:53Conclusion: All Pistols Can Be Cool

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all striker-fired pistols unsafe?

No, striker-fired pistols are not inherently unsafe. The video clarifies that the point of contention is often the methodology of certain tests that can induce a discharge under specific, manipulated conditions, rather than a fundamental design flaw making them unsafe for normal use.

What is the main criticism of the Sig P320's safety?

The main criticism often stems from tests where pulling the trigger to the wall and then jostling the slide can cause a discharge. This is explained as a consequence of slide-to-frame tolerances affecting sear engagement, not necessarily a unique or uncommanded discharge issue.

How do trigger safeties and striker safeties differ?

A trigger safety is typically a lever on the trigger itself that must be depressed for the trigger to move. A striker safety (or firing pin block) is an internal mechanism that prevents the firing pin from moving forward unless the trigger is pulled sufficiently through its travel.

Can a Glock's striker safety get stuck?

Yes, like other firearms, a Glock's striker safety can potentially get stuck in the 'up' position due to debris, grime, or rust, although this is not unique to Glocks and can happen with similar mechanisms in other firearms.

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