“Accidental discharge” is no myth. It happened to me one time (and one time alone) with an exquisite indian co-ed in the common room of Trumbull college.
The Glock, conversely, misfires as it cycles, and from what I am told it is a well-known problem. I am not a gunsmith or armorer, so please do not make fun of me if I use less-than perfect descriptive language, here’s the deal:
When you charge the cylinder ie. draw a cartridge into the cylinder of a Glock auto handgun, and when you then release the slide to ‘close’ the weapon, there is a chance, especially if you ‘release’ with a snap, that the weapon will discharge. I am told by a VA gunsmith and dealer that the firing pin ‘slides’ out of its sleeve.
if so, need a more stout spring.
In that way, one can always claim self-defense, e.g.: "Officer, she made a furtive move toward my lanyard." Of course, in today's New Haven, one ought to be prepared to state that in correct español.
BTW, as a medico myself and well versed in the anatomy of the female coed, including many who were quite common, I must admit that I am stumped by your use of the terms "accidental discharge in the Common Room."