Is a paddle switch or trigger switch better on an angle grinder?

Paddle switches (found on the DeWalt DWE402, Makita 9557PBX1, and Milwaukee 2880-20) shut the tool off the instant you release them, which many reviewers consider a safety advantage. Trigger and slide switches, like on the DeWalt DWE43116, can be locked on for extended grinding sessions. Both styles are well-represented among the highest-rated tools we reviewed.