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Storm40 · September 21st, 2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Shootnstr8

I am not very familiar with handguns that have decocking capabilities. Is this reliable? Has anyone had a round fire on their p95 using this feature?

My first was a Beretta 84F purchased in 1991. All of my Beretta's and FN's work this way. I have never given the function a second thought since they all have redundant safety systems to prevent discharge.

pajeeper · September 21st, 2012, 12:07 PM

I have three P's and the GF has one, from now on I will only buy DC's. After having a DC and then getting a manual safety, I prefer the DC 100% Now my GF may disagree as she likes the security of a MS. Never had a failure with either system and we always play it safe with the muzzle end.

ReFracture · September 22nd, 2012, 11:17 PM

The firing pin is connected to the lever, so when you actuate it the pin is then retracted inside the frame of the slide where the hammer can no longer reach it. That combined with the firing pin block that requires the trigger be pulled all the way back, makes it extremely safe to use the decocker on these pistols.

Now the P85 had an issue where if the firing pin broke, this sort of thing could happen. They remedied that issue with the P85 MK II and the changes carried over to all the other P series pistols.

ditto1958 · September 23rd, 2012, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyerTom

The really scary part of the decocker is when you use it in your house. B-r-r-r-r! Where exactly do you point the muzzle when you do it? A .45 Auto can easily penetrate a floor board and take out your water heater, or electrical panel - or worse.
Now revolvers, on the other hand....

Lotsa folks use an old bucket filled with sand or cat litter. Point your gun into it and you have no worries.

Slyakins · September 23rd, 2012, 06:24 PM

My P95 DC never failed me. The noise used to get to me at first. I always, always keep it pointed it in a safe direction when I decock it. You just have to get used to it.

USMC66 · January 26th, 2013, 06:43 AM

I like several others have never had a decocker on a p90 or p95, but always hold them in a safe direction.

hoss702 · January 26th, 2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Shootnstr8

I am not very familiar with handguns that have decocking capabilities. Is this reliable? Has anyone had a round fire on their p95 using this feature? Any feedback will be appreciated. By the way the year and a half aniversery of my back surgery still a lot of agitation but I guess that comes with age and good old aurther of the spine along with the four verts screwed together....... thanks for the support and howdy to all my friends. I will try to be more active on here. Thinking about adding a sr40c and did pick up a nice model 77 with scope.

Yes the first time you use it it will scare you with the noise on force you feel while the hammer falls. Its very safe but it can startle you.