The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - DA/SA Hammer-Fired vs. Safe-Action Striker-Fired: I Give Up

horselips · July 5, 2013, 04:50 PM

I have no problem with any SA auto that has a safety that is a genuine OFF switch. I have no problem with any DAO auto so long as nothing is "pre-cocked" and remains under constant tension, and it has a long and heavy enough trigger to be as safe as a revolver. I also have no problem with a SA/DA auto such as a Walther P38 or P1 which has a hammer drop safety, and which gives me the option, like a revolver, of carrying it loaded and chambered, but under no stress or tension. I also like having the option of shooting my first shot any way I want to.

If pre-cocked or partially cocked DAO was such a good freaking idea, why hasn't it been widely adapted to rifles and shotguns?

July 5, 2013, 04:50 PM	#37
horselips Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Posts: 159	I have no problem with any SA auto that has a safety that is a genuine OFF switch. I have no problem with any DAO auto so long as nothing is "pre-cocked" and remains under constant tension, and it has a long and heavy enough trigger to be as safe as a revolver. I also have no problem with a SA/DA auto such as a Walther P38 or P1 which has a hammer drop safety, and which gives me the option, like a revolver, of carrying it loaded and chambered, but under no stress or tension. I also like having the option of shooting my first shot any way I want to. If pre-cocked or partially cocked DAO was such a good freaking idea, why hasn't it been widely adapted to rifles and shotguns?