I have handled them as well. The safety seems as if it is probably safer, considering that you carry it uncocked. However not as quick to take off as a standard safety. The rubber between the barrels is UGLY...imho. I am not prejudiced against Blaser as I own 2 R93's. After looking at the Blaser next to any old English or modern (Searcy, Heym etc.) double I took it off of my wish list. Armbar