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September 10, 2013, 02:39 PM | #52 |
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Because I like them. Better than a double action, probably not but for me they are.
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September 10, 2013, 07:51 PM | #54 |
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Because my daddy and granddaddy used single actions and that's what I learned on.
Why a single action for me? No other reason than stated above. I love DAs too but almost always go to a SA for field carry. |
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Because they're badass that's why... http://youtu.be/3NE6btH_9GY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgav7mNzIYo |
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I own a 357 S&W Talo and a 460XVR. I dont own any other revolvers. My experience with SA is a old Colt in 45 and a mid 70s SBH. I always ask the question why SA to people who shoot them. I am told that the SA is easier to handle the heavy recoil. I guess I never learned the trick to managing SA recoil. For me I shoot my DA as SA 99.9% of the time. IMO the recoil is much more manageable in the DA grip. I wouldnt knock anybodies choice, even if it was a Rhino. If it wasnt such a pia to get a pistol in NJ I might buy a SA just to practice and see what all the rage is. For now I will keep tapping 10 rings with my clunky SA's.
BTW- the trigger in both of my S&W is excellent out of the box. Crisp and light I should add that most of my semi autos are SA, but thats a horse of a different breed.
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I've always had a SA of some caliber allmy life. They just feel natureal to me! I only find the reloading frustrating bit I don't plan on extended shot count gunfights.
My muscles automaticlly cycle the SA9 especaally carrying only 5 shots) I do it automaticlly. Presentlly I own a .357 Vaquero and shoot it pretty well I just bought a Model 36 and a Model 10 to update myself and moreso to lern DA shooting reloads are pretty easy from a carry strip. You can even do 2 at a time. The main thing is consistant trigger finger placement. I keep putting my finger where it pulls the groups apart ather than being consistant. My triggers are ribbed and hurt after a long session. I have considered getting them grund smootth to help. What do you guys think? Another thing, without even thinking, I was attractedd to fixed sight frames just like my old SA's I like the advantage of adjustable sights on my long barreled SIngle Six! It gives room to zero the loads I have a LOT to learn about D/A shooting and maybe someday I will get as good at it as I am ith my SA's All ittakes is pratice, pretice! BPDave |
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Its also far far cheaper to do customizing on a single action.
Just see what it would cost to get that nice sw 45 long colt da/sa revolver a second cylinder in 45 acp. YOu could buy a new saa from a lot of places for what it would cost. |
September 13, 2013, 07:43 PM | #59 |
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I have owned SA revolvers for 50 years....always loved them....and have 3 of them now. The gun is usually stronger, able to shoot larger calibers and for hunting and or plinking, you just don't need DA speed. I feel perfectly armed with my SA while hiking, camping or leaving it handy for HD.
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If I want to hunt with .45 Colt I don't have many options with DA revolvers, but a Blackhawk is affordable and strong enough for my hottest homebrews.
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