I have my concealed. I carry a little Ruger .380. I prefer shooting my Glock 9mm but it's a little too large and heavy for me to carry around. I went thru a class Legal Heat put on even though it wasn't required. I'm confortable around guns because I hunt but I'm really glad I took that class. I learned a lot about the laws. 

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BarrelRacing4Christ - 2019-02-11 10:40 PM I carry, all of the time. Glock 17 on duty, Glock 43 off.

I'm torn between the Glock 43 and a Smith and Wesson MP9 with the performance center. The only thing I hesitate with the Glock is because there is not a safety. Thoughts?

The standard for ANYONE carrying is: Carry what fits One's Hand and One is comfortable and proficient with.

I agree. I like the feel of both and they are as close in size, fit etc. I'm asking about safety vs. no safety. I understand everyone has a personal preference.

Proficiency comes into play with this scenario. Glocks do not have a safety period. The Operator IS the safety. I do not carry nor own Glocks. What I carry and own has a safety on the device. However, 'I' am still the Safety first and foremost.

This I get. I was raised around firearms and am practice safe handling measures every single time I handle a firearm. I also teach my children this. I get than no glock has a safety. What I am asking is if a person feels better having an additional safety measure on a gun such as a thumb safety. As a mother with 2 kids I not only keep my firearms locked up, but I look at all worse case scenarios. I'm not trying to start a debate on safe handling, which is better etc. I came asking a question looking for an answer. So, now I remember why I don't come over here very often.

foundation horse made an excellent point. I in no way feel he was attacking you. When it comes to firewarms, it is always a good idea to take what everyone says to heart. Especially the experienced and the past or current military members. I don't personally know anyone that carries a Glock and when I say nearly everyone in WY carries, I mean pretty much if you are of age, you carry a pistol. My pistol of choice is a revolver. I have speed loaders, but that is what I have shot and handled since I was 6 yrs old and I am comfortable with it. I think one of these days I'll try and get handy with a semi auto but for now I love my trusty s&w revolver. 

I had and carried a S&W L Frame in a .357 Magnum w/ a two barrel. Dang thing was a hand cannon w/ .357 Magnum Loads. (Shot and 18" flame) Got to where I only shot .38+P+ on account of it power. And I carried speed loaders as well. This was in the 80s. Now, I carry a semi auto with LOTS of extra mags. 9mm

Yes it's a .357!  foundation horse I may chat with you later about semis to carry. My dad has just about anything out there, so once I narrow it down I can practice with his before I buy. I have small hands/short fingers, so that might play into it.

I have an enhanced conceal carry permit and I carry a Tiffany blue Ruger .380