I know you put me on your ignore list, however your statement is factually incorrect. Beretta does not recommend against carrying the M9 with the safety off at the professional level, and in fact produces guns that are designed to be carried with the hammer down and the safety off (the G-model). The designated mode of carry for MANY agencies, including mine (USAF SF) for our M9/92FS pistols is with the hammer down on a live round and the safety off.