Tony_the_tiger
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Dear Citizens of the High Road,
My entire experience in revolvers has been with double action only and single action/double action revolvers.
For the purpose of expanding my education in this regard and safely using a single action only firearm, I am requesting appropriate resources.
I will be using a new model style Ruger single action with the transfer bar.
Some questions for consideration:
Can the firearm be discharged with the hammer alone, or must the hammer be locked up and the trigger engaged to fire?
Is there any safety consideration to carrying the single action firearm with an empty chamber, or does that apply only to single action revolvers without a transfer bar design?
Do you typically use a holster with a strap over the hammer for carrying the SA revolver?
In the same line of thought, I have noticed many SA revolvers do not cover the trigger as is common in DA revolvers, any safety considerations here?
Do you carry your SA revolver strongside or crossdraw?
What tips or tricks learned from experience might you be able to impart in terms of mechanical aspects to look out for, loading or reloading the firearm, and other things that might not be apparent to someone with DA experience only?
How might one "checkout" a SA revolver as opposed to a DA revolver?
Whats the deal with base pin replacements I hear about?
Any and all information or appropriate external references to reading material are welcome.
Thanks,
-Triple T
My entire experience in revolvers has been with double action only and single action/double action revolvers.
For the purpose of expanding my education in this regard and safely using a single action only firearm, I am requesting appropriate resources.
I will be using a new model style Ruger single action with the transfer bar.
Some questions for consideration:
Can the firearm be discharged with the hammer alone, or must the hammer be locked up and the trigger engaged to fire?
Is there any safety consideration to carrying the single action firearm with an empty chamber, or does that apply only to single action revolvers without a transfer bar design?
Do you typically use a holster with a strap over the hammer for carrying the SA revolver?
In the same line of thought, I have noticed many SA revolvers do not cover the trigger as is common in DA revolvers, any safety considerations here?
Do you carry your SA revolver strongside or crossdraw?
What tips or tricks learned from experience might you be able to impart in terms of mechanical aspects to look out for, loading or reloading the firearm, and other things that might not be apparent to someone with DA experience only?
How might one "checkout" a SA revolver as opposed to a DA revolver?
Whats the deal with base pin replacements I hear about?
Any and all information or appropriate external references to reading material are welcome.
Thanks,
-Triple T