Single vs double-action?

[Homeslice]

Is there anyone here who actually prefers double-action-only pistols? Take the Beretta 92/96 models for example, they make versions that are DA only, like the 92D. What is the advantage of having double action 100% of the time? Having the trigger pull as stiff as a revolver all the time? But apparently a lot of cops use ones like that, dunno.

[nhgunnut]

The Majority of Police Departments that Use Double action side arms do so because the Litigious Nature of American Society. They don't want to ever here "The Gun Just went off" Or those police have hair triggers.

[Dave]

Is there anyone here who actually prefers double-action-only pistols? Take the Beretta 92/96 models for example, they make versions that are DA only, like the 92D. What is the advantage of having double action 100% of the time? Having the trigger pull as stiff as a revolver all the time? But apparently a lot of cops use ones like that, dunno.

Da is really a carry thing

[Switch]

I will stick with my DA/SA

Da is really a carry thing

How so? I keep my cocked and ready to fire.

[Mikey]

For carry, I don't like an exposed hammer that can catch on shirts, waistbands, etc. DAO is something that would be less fun to shoot, but easier to carry.

[OTB]

Dao is mandated by many law enforcement depts for the above reason; you really want to have to pull the trigger for the thing to go off....'course, hitting anything beyond 10 ft is a real "challange" with dao.

[goof2]

The only Beretta 92 I've shot was DA only and I hated it. With the long and heavy trigger pull I couldn't hit a damn thing. I understand why they do it, but take that trigger and combine it with extreme stress and it goes a long way toward explaining the studies that state cops have poor accuracy in gunfights.

[miztress6]

I'm not the most coordinated individual. I prefer my revolver over the Glocks and SIIGs Steve has. I have a hard time getting his Glock out of the paddle holster and it freaks me out a bit with no safety.

I've practiced enough with my revolver to be confident if I had to take the shot. I want to be sure there are no accidents. I'm a pretty level headed individual if I were to have to defend myself I want to make sure there is a definitive act of me pulling the trigger.

[Dave]

I will stick with my DA/SA



How so? I keep my cocked and ready to fire.

Dao? Most folks don't want to mess with a safety in a combat situation. I'm curious what sa/da weapon you are carrying cocked though. Most of the ones I've played with have a decocker integrated into the safety and I don't think you are stupid enough to wander about in sa with the safety off

[Dave]

Dao is mandated by many law enforcement depts for the above reason; you really want to have to pull the trigger for the thing to go off....'course, hitting anything beyond 10 ft is a real "challange" with dao.

My dad showed me a way to fire revolvers quickly once that involved wrapping your finger further past the trigger and remembering where on the frame it went when the trigger broke. He's got it adapted to his sig dak now and its pretty impressive what he can do with it

[caveman]

Da is really a carry thing

I don't think so. It all has to do with the hair trigger point made earlier. With the DA there is less likely a chance that there will be an accidental discharge. And those that have it should practice regularly to maintain the strength in the finger to pull it every time.

I will stick with my DA/SA

How so? I keep my cocked and ready to fire.

I like my glock 23 for a carry weapon 6 lb pull and trigger safety. Remember Hoot from Black Hawk Down? I feel the same way my finger is my safety never even touches the trigger till ready to pull.

[Homeslice]

For carry, I don't like an exposed hammer that can catch on shirts, waistbands, etc. DAO is something that would be less fun to shoot, but easier to carry.

sig p230 is very smooth without many sharp edges, and with the decocker activated, the hammer would be almost all the way down.

[tallywacker]

My Keltec is that way. When you have no other safety it works fine for a carry weapon. The only thing you need is range time with it and it won't bother you.

[nhgunnut]

I have tried a couple of the DAO and can hit with them.. I simply hit better with the DA/SA or SA only handguns.
My one exception I have a Performance center S7W Model 29 V Comp. The double action trigger there is butter smooth and very very read-able

[fnfalman]

Cops may have to suffer because of stupid departmental policies vis-a-vis accidental discharges (DAO), but I don't have to put up with that shit.

I want the capability to go SA for that accurate shot if need be.