Troubleshooting a singleaction and a doubleaction revolver. If im being honest, they just never really sounded that appealing to me, despite the fact that ive. The mcgivern gold bead front sight is, i believe in all modesty, the finest allaround indoor and outdoor sight to be had, and is. This reliable setup allows the shooter to safely operate the firearm without the need of the slightly outdated, light single action trigger pull. This shot show 2019, colt showcased their latest and greatest revolver for everydaycarry, the new king cobra chambered for. The following information on double action revolver shooting by john d.
I know it s very old, but i cant find another on the internet. Today, there are quite literally just a handful of surviving model 1892 us army revolvers still in their original configuration as very few of these escaped the upgrades to models 1894 and 1901 specs. How common were double action revolvers in the post civil war. Annual report of the chief of ordnance to the secretary of war for the fiscal year ended june 30, 1893. Revolver stocks are usually narrower at the top so there is a tendency for the hand to ride up the frame during firing. The gun stemmed from a partnership between remington arms and joseph rider of newark ohio and saw service in the american civil war 18611865 when any and all firearms were sought by both sides. Single action revolvers look like the old west guns in western movies. This is not a fault by any means since it is the best available book on the subject of da revolvers. As the author makes clear, the secrets of double action shooting is a book for menfolk, not for boys. Good doubleaction revolver shooting the sixgun journal. The mcgivern gold bead front sight is, i believe in all modesty, the finest allaround indoor and outdoor sight to be had, and is my standard equipment on all revolvers. That means the real deciding factors when buying a revolver are what role you want the revolver to fill and quality control. Most cap and ball aka percussion or black powder pistols made through the 1830s and 1870s were single action. The double action trigger is smooth and the single action trigger breaks crisply.
An antique civil war starr army model 1858 double action percussion revolver. Buy colt double action revolvers for sale at auction invaluable. Double action revolvers look more modern, as seen in police shows. Doubleaction revolvers quickly replaced the singleaction revolver for police and military after the success of the m1877. Jan 14, 2007 single action revolvers look like the old west guns in western movies. Most doubleaction revolvers may be fired in two ways. The colt single action army, also known as the single action army, saa, model p. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Buy the gun digest book of the revolver book online at low prices.
A varant of traditional doubleaction used on certain sig sauer semiautomatic pistols. This was unique in having a double action only mechanism, a cylinder that could quickly be removed by pulling forward on the front of the cylinder pin and slightly tapered cylinders designed to take either proprietary combustible cartridges with a conical. Jul 19, 2008 double action revolvers were not common in the peak cowboy period of the old american west which i think is your main question. How common are or were double action black powder firearms. Bair for the pennsylvania highway patrol in 1932 says that the revolver should only be fired double action in emergency, as when the hammer cannot be cocked by the thumb or when in very close proximity to the adversary, such as a handtohand scuffle. With that serial number, you have what is properly named as a 38 double action, 3rd model revolver, that would have shipped from the factory around 1888. The only detailed gunsmithing and repair manual published on the original six series ruger d. Aug, 2015 in fact, some doubleaction revolvers dont have external hammers at all theyd be called hammerless revolvers generally or striker fired specifically, depending on mechanical set up.
Keep an eye on your ifruit for a special ingame email containing the first clue, then follow the trail to unlock the doubleaction revolver in gta online. The most widely known doubleaction percussion revolver is likely the first model adams of 1851. The colt m1877 was a double action revolver manufactured by colt s patent fire arms from january 1877 to 1909 for a total of 166,849 revolvers. Single shot and cowboy action are not particularly represented. Covers the ruger sixseries double action revolvers. In the past several years double action revolver shooting has been receiving more and more attention from handgun shooters, particularly among the police departments where the ability to combine great accuracy into an extremely high. The colt m1877 was a doubleaction revolver manufactured by colts patent fire arms from january 1877 to 1909 for a total of 166,849 revolvers. Slide action semi auto handguns automatic centerfire automatic rimfire black powder pistol black powder kit bolt action break action conversion kit double. To see how this works, let s look at a standard double action revolver. With a dasa gun, even if i get a really nice custom trigger, i still have the safety of the long length of travel on that first double action shot. It is faster to load a double action revolver than a single action revolver. Python, detective special, official police, diamondback, agent, first model trooper, police. In addition, the doubleaction revolver can be used as a singleaction revolver by cocking the hammer manually after each shot. Mcgivern performed extensive research into the art of handgun shooting, particularly with the doubleaction revolver.
Description of colts doubleaction revolver, army model 1892, with rules for management, memoranda of trajectory, and description of ammunition. The most widely known double action percussion revolver is likely the first model adams of 1851. Colts king cobra is making a comeback featuring a stainless steel barrel and a heavy duty frame, the first model king cobra. The first way is exactly the same as a single action revolver. Check out young american double action revolver by young american double action revolver on amazon music. The only really detailed gunsmithing and repair manual on these colt revolvers ever printed. However, the pull weight of a doubleaction trigger is much greater than the pullweight of a singleaction trigger to accommodate the action of cocking the hammer. Remingtonrider doubleaction new model belt revolver.
Why all defensive revolvers should be double action only. Ed mcgiverns book of fast and fancy revolver shooting. A double action revolver can also be fired more quickly than a single action revolver because the user is not required to thumb back the hammer before each shot. The book is solely about the modern double acting revolver. The double action revolver at its cunning best is actually deadlier, far deadlier, than the automatic, and in the secrets of double action shooting bob nichols has produced the facts which prove this to be true. Description of colt s double action revolver, army model 1892, with rules for management, memoranda of trajectory, and description of ammunition. This book cuts through and dispels all myths about these superb revolver actions.
A bible here, a match there, a frozenover patch in the iceit looks like. Why i switched to double action semiautos lucky gunner lounge. Keep an eye on your ifruit for a special ingame email containing the first clue, then follow the trail to unlock the double action revolver in gta online. Covers, in detail, assemblydisassembly, accurizing, and customizing of old model and new model ruger, single action revolvers including blackhawk, super blackhawk, vaquero, and single six. Children occasionally question a police officer about his firearm or ask. The following information on doubleaction revolver shooting by john d. The first way is singleaction, that is, the same as a singleaction revolver. Young american double action revolver by young american. Any rounds that dont fire in double action will not fire in double action a second time. The first successful doubleaction revolver was the colt m1877, which was known by a variety of nonofficial monikers. The gun digest book of the revolver by grant cunningham. The variables of hand size, hand strength and handgun grips make it an individual journey, which can be made easier by a shooting coach that knows his stuff. The authors assume that a double action revolver will be carried, and. Burning powder is also available to purchase in print.
All nonfiring rounds in double action will always fire in single action. The markings are clear but for the patent marks on the cylinder. I agree that double action pistols are faster to fire. Buy colts double action revolver, model of 1878 by don wilkerson isbn. This is a very very rare unaltered example of the colt model 1892 double action revolver from the us army s 1st contract. With doubleaction revolvers, the shooter can just pull the trigger. Explains fundamentals of handling double action revolvers.
Firearm safety certificate study guide california department of. I know its very old, but i cant find another on the internet. National archives and records administration arc identifier 4523715 local identifier 330dvic27541 fundamentals of double action revolver shooting department of defense. Traditional double action revolvers all have more or less the same manual of arms. For doubleaction, the first joint of the finger is ideal.
Aug 06, 2016 traditional double action revolvers all have more or less the same manual of arms. Colt double action revolvers modern local deals, national for. Illustrates various positions, correct grip, methods of aiming and sighting. The one book with all the data needed to fully repair, 100% mechanically rebuild and improve accuracy in ruger single action revolvers and to keep them shooting forever a 255 page gunsmithing encyclopedia and historicaltechnical reference on the ruger sa revolvers. Rumors of a lost relic from the frontier have begun to surface, and treasure awaits those bold enough to seek it.
The manual of police revolver instruction written by r. The second way is double action, or from a hammerdown position. If im being honest, they just never really sounded that appealing to me, despite the fact that ive been told by numerous people to give his books a try. Singleaction vs doubleaction revolver difference between.
In addition, the double action revolver can be used as a single action revolver by cocking the hammer manually after each shot. However, the trigger of a double action revolver is heavier and longer to pull, when compared to that of a single action revolver that is. Slide action semi auto handguns automatic centerfire automatic rimfire black powder pistol black powder kit bolt action break action conversion kit double action revolver frames lever action single action revolver. A really excellent book about double action revolvers. Jan 15, 2019 the remingtonrider new model belt revolver was part of the famous remington model 1858 revolver pistol series detailed elsewhere in this site. The model 1877 was offered in three calibers, which lent them three unofficial names. A complete list of recommended tools is given and includes parts diagrams for all three six series revolvers. Feb 28, 2017 the manual of police revolver instruction written by r. In fact, some doubleaction revolvers dont have external hammers at all theyd be called hammerless revolvers generally or striker fired specifically, depending on mechanical set up. However, if a user shooting under stress shortstrokes the trigger by only releasing it halfway, the trigger will reset, but with a 38 n 8. Orders placed today ship within 24 hours of purchase excludes firearms. Gun digest book of the revolver covers all aspects of living with the double action revolver. Gun digest book of the revolver covers all aspects of living with the doubleaction revolver.
Revolver is the second book ive read by marcus sedgwick the other being midwinterblood and i have to say that both his novels have managed to impress and surprise me. Most double action revolvers may be fired in two ways. In the last section, we saw that a cartridge consists of a primer, a propellant and a projectile, all in one metal package. Today, there are quite literally just a handful of surviving model 1892 us army revolvers still in their original configuration as very few of these escaped the upgrades to. This is a very very rare unaltered example of the colt model 1892 double action revolver from the us armys 1st contract. The fundamentals of double action revolver shooting 1961. There were over a halfmillion of this type revolver manufactured, so unless in pristine condition, the value is low. That means the real deciding factors when buying a revolver are. It is faster to load a doubleaction revolver than a singleaction revolver. However, the trigger of a doubleaction revolver is heavier and longer to pull, when compared to that of a singleaction revolver that is.
The trigger pull on modern double action revolvers may seem oppressively heavy and encourages novices to either thumb cock the revolver and fire single action or switch to an auto. A doubleaction revolver can also be fired more quickly than a singleaction revolver because the user is not required to thumb back the hammer before each shot. The action functions correctly in single and double action. Plus, supplemental data on the old army, bearcat, and out of production models. I spent most of last year shooting revolvers, so that da trigger was a natural thing for me to transition to, and thats a big part of why i chose double action guns rather than a single action. The foundation element of good da revolver work is the grip, and you simply cannot tell someone how to do that. This simple device is the foundation of most modern firearms. Colt model 1892 us army da revolver unaltered 1 of 7 known. However, if a user shooting under stress shortstrokes the trigger by only releasing it. One the opposite hand, constructivists do now not have a photo of the arena to be challenged via september single action and a double action revolver 11 due to the fact they consider the universe exists inside the thoughts of the human beings worrie troubleshooting a single action and a double action revolver d in it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. To see how this works, lets look at a standard doubleaction revolver. However, the pull weight of a double action trigger is much greater than the pullweight of a single action trigger to accommodate the action of cocking the hammer. So sig starts using clues his dad left him to piece together the mystery of his death.
Securitysix, police servicesix, and speedsix models. By examining certain models of well known manufacturers, it goes into great depth describing the. Revolver is a modest and multigenerational crime saga in this instance, focusing on the fictional polishamerican walczak family of northeast philly that is populated mostly by decidedly nonheroic but alltoohuman folks who excel at knowing or keeping secrets. How do you tell a single action from a double action revolver. Others offer the option of using a hammer just like a singleaction revolver, but its not a requirement. Edward ed mcgivern october 20, 1874 december 12, 1957 was a famous exhibition shooter, shooting instructor and author of the book fast and fancy revolver shooting.
Sig finds his dad dead out on the ice andunderstandablywants to learn more about how he died. The remingtonrider new model belt revolver was part of the famous remington model 1858 revolver pistol series detailed elsewhere in this site. One exception i found is the revolver made by starr. This was unique in having a doubleactiononly mechanism, a cylinder that could quickly be removed by pulling forward on the front of the cylinder pin and slightly tapered cylinders designed to take either proprietary combustible cartridges with a conical. A bible here, a match there, a frozenover patch in the iceit looks like sigs dad, einar, froze to death out on the arctic lake.
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