Fletchette
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Yup. I assume that the P-99 was designed to be carried this way (the instruction manual was written by lawyers - don't load until you are at "the range" and ready to shoot). This mode is similar to the Daewoo DP-51 - hammer forward but mainspring cocked. The trigger had a very light, long pull that brought the hammer back so that the pre-cocked mainspring could release.
The P-99 doesn't have a hammer, but the action is similar. It essentially allows the first shot to be single-action after you take up the long (but extremely light) first stage. Second stage is identical to single action.
I have carried the P-99 in this mode with a shoulder rig. When I have occasion to carry a fanny pace I leave it in true double-action mode.
