We went through the same thing with Beretta's. Safety on, safety off? We determined it was wisest to leave the safety on and keep that muscle memory and remember to switch it off.
We then transitioned to Beretta's 40's with decock only so it became a moot point.
Most agencies around here where they allowed officers to carry their choice within certain criteria went to 1911's.
For awhile they were never allowed because the hammer back was to concerning to citizens. I guess they got over that and now we see a lot more of them again.
Our detectives can carry their choice but now they all seem to carry the issued Glock 30's. For awhile a couple were carrying 1911's. One got bit by the 9mm bug (everybody's doing it) and carries a 17 with one of the heads up display sights, his eyes apparently not seeing sights so good.
In Memory of Paul "Dietrich" Stines.
Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
Cue sound of Head slap.
RIP Muggsy & TMan
"If you are a warrior legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that JOCKO will not come today."