Quail hunting means walking. How much more safe is that with an auto safety as compared to manual?
An open gun when the dogs are not showing any indication of game is probably a lot safer.
Doesn't carrying a gun broken open put undue stress on the hindge pin ?
I always thought an automatic safety is what made a SxS and O/Ur the safest guns.
Anytime I hunt with someone I keep a close eye on their gun handling. That includes a look at their safety anytime I'm given the chance.
You would be surprised how many times you can catch some people with their gun loaded and their safties off.
Automatic safeties were and are the best thing since sliced bread....
I look at it this way if you cant check your safety before each shot you're not really a very safe shooter.
