Yep it does keep your hand in place. I never felt I was going to slip forward when stabbing. Ask MajorsDad about stabbing into that car hood.

Not to bring up a sore subject but I would like mpalmer to test the handle of the Regulator and see how it compares to the S5.

The only reason I would like to see some metal by the guard is to protect it from damage.

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