re: Not happy with this Walther...

My recommendation of you taking a class was not so you could learn to like the walther. I don't care if you like it or not.

It sounds like you are uncomfortable around firearms and haven't the clue about quality equipment and how to properly use it or how new semi auto handguns actually function.

Taking a class would allow you to be exposed to all that and would then allow you to make a valid reason instead of the multiple reasons that you gave that were proven false.

I don't really care what you carry. Just carry something in a quality holster and practice. Get some training and be proficient with your revolver or whatever. Dont be the next douche to shoot yourself in the leg.

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Here we go. If you do not protect the trigger when transporting a loaded weapon, you're literally gambling that G-d will prevent you from shooting yourself (or worse, someone else), accidentally. I have never transported a loaded pistol or revolver anywhere, anytime, without a holster completely covering and protecting the trigger.

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Who would do this, and why?

I bought a SW Shield because it has an external safety and I thought it would make me feel better about handling it.

I have never had the safety engaged.

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He throws the revolver in the glove compartment and, I guess, prays that it doesn't go off when he takes it out,

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Not hardly. But, well played for exaggeration and sarcasm!

Ok BFIV-

So, in the interest of more better happiness-

describe what you like and want. The Walther wasn't for you; and frankly, that's all that needs to be said. We've all bought a couple of things that weren't all they were cracked up to be.

So- truck/glovebox gun, right? External controls- safety, or decock?
Ambi, or just on the left hand side of the frame ok?
Can it be single action, or is DA/SA ok?
Metal frame only, or is polymer frame ok?

In order as you listed, my preferences are:
1. glove box and CC, external safety
2. right handed
3. DA/SA is preferred
4. Metal or polymer frame is fine
5. I have big hands. I want one that fits big hands. I don't want anything with a grip that does not accomodate all four fingers.
6. Does not have to be 16 rounds. After 50 years, anything over 6 rounds is a plus.

I've always had a sweet tooth for that Commander 1911.

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The PPX most certainly will discharge if dropped and the trigger manages to come in contact with something in just the right way, especially after the first shot.

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I truly wish I could understand why you keep mentioning this. Unless I (along with the BATF) am completely wrong, your gun is DAO. You have posted that the trigger's length of travel is greater for the first round than for all subsequent rounds -- I don't think this is the case (unless you have learned to use the reset position -- which would be a good thing).

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I just demand that extra layer of safe gun handling security. And from some of the smart aleck comments posted by a few folks, it certainly appears to me that "safety" may not necessarily be their first priority with a handgun.

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a. You're actually demanding an extra layer that you think will guard against unsafe gun handling. Surely you're familiar with the old saying, "Nothing is foolproof because fools are so ingenious." Not saying that you are a fool -- but the preceding statement applies to a lot of gun owners who rely on a mechanical, external safety device.

b. I have yet to run across anyone on this board who thinks safety falls somewhere below priority #1. By now many of them are likely wondering why they have attempted to disabuse you of some ignorant (not stupid - ignorant) notions and/or why you started this thread.

c. You have acknowledged that you know virtually nothing about semi-auto handguns, yet you continue to argue about features (and the lack thereof) of the PPX pistol, training (and your lack thereof), and holsters/glove boxes/whatever as dangerous conveyance modes for your pistol. Unless you're enjoying the controversy, why not just sell the gun you have and go buy something that won't evoke the fear you're experiencing? (and get some training)

d. I wish you the best of luck in whatever choice(s) you make.

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I just want an external safety, Dawg.

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I get it. You've posted this numerous times.

Go buy one, and enjoy it.

It just sounds like you're relying on an external safety to relieve you of some of the safe gun handling reaponsibilities. I think that's why so many are recommending you take a class.