Is It Just Me?

[wolfsong]

I know we all have our own pet peeves involving gun terminology such as Assault Rifle vs. AR-15, clip vs magazine, etc. But the one that frustrates me when it comes up (and it comes up waaay too often in my opinion) is single action and double action definition. Hellllooooo! Single action does NOT mean "cocks and shoots" with a single action! GRRRRRRR :twisted:

 

[Fox Mike]

I can honestly say that I have never heard that explanation for the functioning of a single action.

 

[Rick Courtright]

Hi,

I like it when the Foley operator has a little fun and inserts the sounds of cocking a single action revolver when the guy with the gun is drawing his Glock from its holster. Take it with a grain of salt...

Rick C

 

[Snake45]

I can honestly say that I have never heard that explanation for the functioning of a single action.

Me neither.

I have heard debate as to whether "double action" means the trigger both cocks and drops the hammer, or the gun can be fired in two different ways. I forget which side I'm on. :lol:

 

[hittman]

Some would argue the current names are reversed. Backwards. Wrong.

To fire a Single Six, you need 2 (double) actions; 1. Cock hammer and 2. Pull trigger ….. makes it a DOUBLE action.

To fire a Security Six, you need 1 (single) action; 1. Pull trigger and gun fires.

But, I’m left handed and from Missouri so that may explain my weird logic. :lol:

 

[Montelores]

Correct me if I'm mistaken, but I believe that the terms "single-action" and "double-action" refer to the function of the trigger. Not the gun.

Monty

 

[wolfsong]

Single action = trigger performs a single action: releasing the hammer.

Double action = trigger cocks the hammer AND releases the hammer.

 

[wolfsong]

Correct me if I'm mistaken, but I believe that the terms "single-action" and "double-action" refer to the function of the trigger. Not the gun.
Monty

True. Such a definition can be applied to the description of just about any part of a gun ie double barreled, semi-automatic, bolt action et al. 8)

 

[wolfsong]

I can honestly say that I have never heard that explanation for the functioning of a single action.

Me neither.

I have heard debate as to whether "double action" means the trigger both cocks and drops the hammer, or the gun can be fired in two different ways. I forget which side I'm on. :lol:

D.A.O. (Double Action Only)

and

D.A./S.A. (Double Action/Single Action

and, of course,

S.A. (Single Action)

 

[Watchman]

So does that mean a full auto trigger would be a "triple action"? :?

 

[Bob Wright]

Well, then, how about the term "self cocker?" The gun cocks itself?

And, "percussion revolver?" All revolvers today are percussion revolvers. Its just that the cap is in the cartridge case.

One can quibble all day and not utter an intelligent statement.

Bob Wright

Bob Wright

 

[hittman]

Single action = trigger performs a single action: releasing the hammer.

Double action = trigger cocks the hammer AND releases the hammer.

Makes sense explained that way!

 

[RSIno1]

Hellllooooo! Single action does NOT mean "cocks and shoots" with a single action!

It's just the left trying to make your Ruger Blackhawk sound like a semi-auto so they can add it to the ban list.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

So . . . a "Glock trigger" is a what? It sorta, kinda, halfway finishes cocking a sorta, kinda, partially pre-cocked striker thingie and then releases it, all with a single pull. Sounds pretty much like a somewhat "hybrid double-action" to me. I'm ignoring its release of the trigger-mounted finger-flapper "safety" . . . unless that makes it a "triple action" trigger. :lol:

 

[Bob Wright]

Here's my take on the terms, and nobody try to change my mind!

A Single Action revolver is one in which the hammer must be manually cocked in order to fire the revolver. A double action revolver is one in which the gun may be fired EITHER by cocking the hammer to fire, or by a long steady pull of the trigger.

I always capitalize Single Action as that refers to the most holy of handguns, the western style revolver. That refers to the original Colt, as well as Rugers, Remingtons, and present-day copies. And copies, not clones.

So there!


Bob Wright

 

[Snake45]

So, Bob, what do you call a revolver that's been modified so it can be fired ONLY by a long, heavy trigger pull?

As to Glocks et al, I call 'em sesqui-actions, but I'm the only person on Earth who does. :lol:

 

[Jimbo357mag]

I like that you can fire a double-action revolver (GP-100 or SP-101 etc.) either single-action or double-action. Seems like the best of both worlds.

 

[wolfsong]

I like that you can fire a double-action revolver (GP-100 or SP-101 etc.) either single-action or double-action. Seems like the best of both worlds.

+1

 

[wolfsong]

So, Bob, what do you call a revolver that's been modified so it can be fired ONLY by a long, heavy trigger pull?

As to Glocks et al, I call 'em sesqui-actions, but I'm the only person on Earth who does. :lol:

Double Action Only

 

[Snake45]

So, Bob, what do you call a revolver that's been modified so it can be fired ONLY by a long, heavy trigger pull?

As to Glocks et al, I call 'em sesqui-actions, but I'm the only person on Earth who does. :lol:

Double Action Only

I know what most of us call it. :wink: I wondered what Bob called it. :?

 

[wolfsong]

So, Bob, what do you call a revolver that's been modified so it can be fired ONLY by a long, heavy trigger pull?

As to Glocks et al, I call 'em sesqui-actions, but I'm the only person on Earth who does. :lol:

Double Action Only

I know what most of us call it. :wink: I wondered what Bob called it. :?

Not worthy?

 

[gramps]

Y’all are a hoot! Bob do you still shoot the Holy Black to go with your SA “ the most holy of handguns?” :shock:
gramps

 

[Pal Val]

Single action = trigger performs a single action: releasing the hammer.

Double action = trigger cocks the hammer AND releases the hammer.

Perfect description. I could not say this any better in a 100 years!