The safety is a pig to slide very stiff, and doesnt make any difference to the trigger, which i'm sure used to move, sounds weird but following several major things happening over the last 18 months, i have no energy to repair or keep things that no longer inspire me, my umarex pistols and a few more have been culled, unfortunately the schimel is on the hit list, i want to treat myself to a new rifle so my selling off alot of stuff helps fund my new rifle and do maintenance on the house. and i gain space. ps, mines got the shiny original grips