AndABeer
That 225 is shaped so nicely, its just as quick and easy for me to thumb down the hammer as it is to click off the thumb safety on a 1911. I have to agree w/George and the others who caution against this w/a double action to the point that many folks just don't train enough to safely use dangerous equiptment. Many of these folks should stay off of the road IMHO as I have to deal with them in traffic every day. Fact is, an automobile requires far more complex fine and gross motor functions and repetitions for its safe use. Sadly, most of us have seen tradgedies due to this even more powerful and dangerous of tools. Considering that, I do not believe that it is not proper or more dangerous for someone committed to safe gun handling to use a SIG 225 in this fashion. I presume that AndABeer is not cocking while its still in the holster or pointed toward his body.
That said, I don't recommend thumbing the safety, like you said, for the average gun owner. That's why many recommend DAO for the masses. However, I see no reason why it would be more dangerous than a 1911 condition 1, as long as one is committed to safe practice methods. And I stress the word "safe" and the word "practice"! Like you said, AndABeer, keep the finger off of the trigger until on target. Secondly, don't thumb off until the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction, ie. down range. Lastly, Do it the same way every time w/out shifting the grip.
The sweetheart of SIGS, the 225 is shaped well enough that my average sized hand can thumb hammer while pointing in the direction of and closing on target. Secondly, I like the trigger guard even better than the 1911 in that it allows my trigger finger to stay pointed straight along the reciever and bring it to the trigger w/out a bobble. I love the 1911 design, but if any quality manufacturer, (are you listening Caspian and Rock River?), came out with an extended trigger guard like the P-series SIGS, I'd buy as many as I could afford. This helps prevent the temptation of placing the index digit on the trigger prematurely.
One more related point of this topic. I can shoot w/plenty accuracy at close ranges DA. The DA/SA transition is no problem at most combat ranges for someone who is commited to SAFELY PRACTICING. Same goes with a DAO. Same goes with a SA 1911 or Glock. A 7-14 pound DA trigger isn't going to make someone a safe shooter when under the terror and adrenalin dump of a combat situation IMHO. Safe and proper technique and consistant training is the key to all toys and tools, from the big tonka trucks on down to the screwdriver.
Best regards,
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