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sharpknife · January 17, 2005, 10:28 PM

I am new to this forum, but I would like to offer a suggestion.

First nothing beats proper instruction. Find someone you trust, and can produce some credentials to convince you that they know how to instruct you in the proper use of your new acquisition.

Double action triggers are very different from the pull and break of most rifle and single action triggers.
The take up just before the hammer breaks is different from shooting single action hand guns and most rifles. Try to get used to the travel of the trigger just prior to the discharge of the weapon. Most importantly it should be a surprise when the hammer falls and the weapon fires. (Obviously this surprise is a controlled surprise as you should be lined up and pointing the gun at something you intend to hit.) Try concentrating more on the front sight and less on trying to line up the front with the rear.

Hope this helps.

January 17, 2005, 10:28 PM	#2
sharpknife Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2005 Location: South Central USA Posts: 4	Practice I am new to this forum, but I would like to offer a suggestion. First nothing beats proper instruction. Find someone you trust, and can produce some credentials to convince you that they know how to instruct you in the proper use of your new acquisition. Double action triggers are very different from the pull and break of most rifle and single action triggers. The take up just before the hammer breaks is different from shooting single action hand guns and most rifles. Try to get used to the travel of the trigger just prior to the discharge of the weapon. Most importantly it should be a surprise when the hammer falls and the weapon fires. (Obviously this surprise is a controlled surprise as you should be lined up and pointing the gun at something you intend to hit.) Try concentrating more on the front sight and less on trying to line up the front with the rear. Hope this helps.