JDBerg, the ARS article is an opinion piece, that, quite frankly, goes more into personal preference than it should for giving advice. (Calling a .40 subcompact in a hybrid holster the mark of inexperience?). I have shot pistols with grip safeties when my hands were so numb that depressing the mag release was a two-handed affair. The grip safety was never an issue. That is one of their advantages, anything near a normal grip will actuate them. As for being comfortable carrying, his opinion is worth what I paid for it. I carry a 1911, an XDS, or a P320. I like the safety system of the 1911 the best. Yes, it does require the most training, due to a manual safety, but once trained, it is not difficult or slower. The XDS middle ground does not require more training, as simply assuming a grip actuates it.