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Originally Posted by Steve9930
I usually don't put this forward but your are getting an answer from someone who actually does have some background and education in designing such systems. Smart Gun Technology will never be implemented for the general public because of all the gotchas, the cost, and reliability. There is no market for them. The whole idea of smart weapons is politically driven and nothing more. Self defense weapon systems for the average police officer or individual need to be simple. There is a saying in the design field we always tried to follow, KISS.
The best self defense firearm for protection from the reliability stand point is the revolver. However there are semi-automatics with a very good track record and provide for more firepower. The only thing you know about a semi-auto is its going to go bang at least one time. The rest is a question mark. Some semi-autos are very particular about the ammunition used. Good quality ammunition in any weapon is a must. Now try to add in an electronic lock. The fact you would put someone in harms way with a complicated piece of electronics that may or may not allow the gun to fire just makes absolutely no sense. Especially when the whole idea is politically driven and the cause of firearm accidents is always negligence. There are far more pressing problems to solve.
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I joined the Secret Service after the Kennedy assassination and was involved in the selection of the submachine gun to be used in the motorcade follow-up car. In evaluating the possibilities there were three principal considerations; cartridge performance, simplicity of operation, and dependability of operation.
With regard to Steve's observation about self-defense handguns, it is arguably true that those who are not highly experienced would be better served with a revolver.
Over a decade ago, while still active in law enforcement, I became enamored with the Glock semi-automatic pistol. It has no external thumb safety which can be inadvertently left in a position where the gun will not fire. As you press the trigger you release the external safety, and the internal "safe action" components do not cock to release the firing pin, and to move aside the internal safety, until the trigger is pulled fully back to the firing position.
I have fired thousands of rounds through the Glock with no misfires and no jams. One caution: do not fire lead bullets or reloads in a Glock. To do so voids the warranty.
The Glock barrel is very tight for the caliber and lead builds up in the barrel quickly if lead bullets are used.
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