Morgan,

Thank you for the prompt reply. 

 I received a Glock 29 from my son for Christmas last year and have enjoyed shooting it quite a bit, although the 10mm round in such a small-framed pistol certainly gets your attention.  I ordered the book because I have been very uncomfortable carrying a loaded firearm that does not have a mechanical safety lever.  I understand how the Glock system works, and have every confidence that the pistol will never accidently discharge, but it seems to go against the grain of everything I ever learned about firearm safety.  I hope reading your late father’s book will enlighten me.
 
I am sorry to hear of your father’s passing.  I can empathize with you, having lost my mother on December 27, one day before her 86th birthday.  Needless to say, despite receiving my Glock, Christmas 2008 will always have some sad memories.
 
There’s no need to add a note to the book, but my friends call me Jon, and your kind reply has already put you in that category.
 
I look forward to the book.
Jon,
 
“Certainly gets your attention,” I love that!  Yes, the 29 was my dad’s favorite Glock.  He carried the 36, but he loved his custom 29. 
 
Dad was a hardliner on carrying with ‘one in the pipe.’  His argument was for training, a good holster and the basic fact that a loaded Glock is just as safe as a loaded revolver.  He – and I agree – that it is mutilation to install a third-party manual safely on a Glock, but I know those who have done it and are happy with that solution.  What others have done is put a heavier trigger in their carry gun.  If you’re going to change the pull on your carry gun, I’d recommend to go heavier, not lighter anyway.  For several reasons.
 
Thanks for the note and keep in touch.
 
Morgan

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