Yes, it is a robust safety mechanism. No one will admit it, but these discharges are due to the trigger being pressed. Whether it's just crappy holsters or poor firearm handling, it is not the gun's fault. That's only my opinion, but I've been inside the workings of several of these. I have become a huge Sig fan over the past 2 years. If you want a striker gun trigger that only a ham-handed neanderthal can set off, the poor trigger on a Glock will serve the purpose. If you want a good trigger, a Sig is the way to go.