Choosing A Carry Pistol - Part V - The Double Action Only (DAO) Pistol The Double Action Only pistol offers simplicity and reliability to your carry setup The double action only (DAO) pistol implies that the trigger performs only two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer. Unlike the traditional double action pistol the DAO pistol can not be fired in single action mode. It can only be fired in double action, meaning every single pull of the trigger is a long (and sometimes heavy) … [Read more...]
Choosing A Carry Pistol – Part IV – The Single Action Only (SAO) Pistol
Choosing A Carry Pistol Part IV -- The Single Action Only (SAO) Pistol The single action only pistol is a classic and still very relevant carry option. The single action only (SAO) pistol implies that the trigger performs one single action: releasing the hammer. Because the trigger is not required to both cock and release the hammer, SAO pistols are beloved for their short, light and crisp trigger pulls with an excellent reset. Every time I teach our concealed carry class, I bring … [Read more...]
Choosing a Carry Pistol Part III — The Traditional Double Action
Choosing A Carry Pistol Part III -- The Traditional Double Action Revolver There's a lot to like about a Double Action Revolver, from its manual of arms to it's inherent safety and reliability. I've taught a number of concealed carry and advanced pistol classes, and usually the biggest speed bump with new shooters using semi-auto firearms is that there are too many buttons to push. While I'm a large fan of both semi-autos and revolvers, there is no denying that a good double action … [Read more...]
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