Open Question: Why don't all pistols have these safety features?
Saw these guns at the range:
1) Astra 400 9mm Largo. You take the clip out, the safety is engaged.
2) Smith & Wesson Model 39, 9mm Parabellum. You take the clip out, the trigger is disconnected from the firing pin.
3) Walther P-38/P-1, 9 mm Parabellum. There is a rod that sticks out the back of the gun whenever there is a bullet in the chamber. You can even run your finger over this in the dark, and tell.
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