It is somewhat judgmental that one decides for others what is safe and what is not. I used to shake my head, at the old rangers, and sheriffs, and sheriff's deputies, that carried ISW, without a holster, just based on the comfort aspect. These men were some of the most RESPONSIBLE men I have ever met, and the most SAFETY CONSIOUS also. And as I have said, as I observed these fine me, I began to evolve over the years, to realize that they knew something I did not. Over a span of 37+ years I have found that their concept on MANY THINGS, was dead center, and look in the mirror at the older gentlemen looking back, am comfortable to have found myself standing with them. I suppose it is difficult to imagine folks like them and myself, that have carried the 1911 for 3 or 4 decades, and have had to use these fine pistols to protect ourselves and others, and our attitudes. We were, and ARE, aware of the mechanics of the pistol, and safety is not an issue. It has become a part of us, like boots, and a pocket knife. To each his own, is a true statement.