Lock time: Striker vs. Hammer

[natedog]

Which has less lock time: a striker fired gun, such as a Wahlter P99, or a hammer fired gun, such as a Beretta 92?

 

[Old Fuff]

In theory, if not practice the striker may be faster, depending on its travel. As a practical matter I don't think it makes any difference. The rotating hammer is heavier and probably strikes a heavier blow for better ignition.

 

[JohnKSa]

I think that there are too many variables to make an accurate blanket statement.

 

[P95Carry]

With modern firearms I'd reckon that lock times are somewhat academic .... because we will probably be talking in terms of the odd millisecond . no more.

Now flinters?? hah ... different matter!

 

[Redlg155]

I believe a striker would be a bit faster considering less distance travelled and only one part to move once the sear is released.

With a hammer gun the hammer must travel the a distance to strike the firing pin which must then travel to strike the primer.

Flinters...how about a matchlock for slow!

Good Shooting
Red