[Joey101]

Single Action vs. Double Action!

Which do you prefer and why?

I'll take Single Action myself.

[Sean Smith]

I've tried several kinds of trigger. I prefer single action because I shoot them better than the alternatives.

[KurtC]

It doesn't take much skill to shoot a single action accurately, and they are definitely the way to go for serious target shooting. However, they require a higher degree of skill and discipline to be carried and employed safely.

Double action only requires more skill to shoot accurately, much like a DA revolver.

DA/SA is for those who can't (or shouldn't) do either of the above, and is useful to keep training costs to a minimum.

I carried single action in the Army years ago, when I really didn't know about any other choice. Since 1990 I have been carrying DAO Smiths and Berettas, and wouldn't have it any other way. I do enjoy firing a nice single action every now and then, for old time's sake.

[Father Knows Best]

I prefer my handguns -- both revolvers and autoloaders -- in single action. I just shoot them better.

[Sunray]

Single action because all double actions are too big for my hand.

[Black Majik]

Single Action:

I love that crisp, clean break of a SA trigger. I cant stand shooting anything in DA.

Safety. I grew up shooting BB/Pellet guns, so a manual safety doesn't bother me one bit!

[brickboy240]

I have long been a fan of the 1911 and Hi-Power, so I'd say I prefer single action autos.

However, I do like my XD-40 and Sig 220. Most other d/a's I have owned or shot in the past, I wound up selling off and don't miss a bit!

-Brickboy240

[faustulus]

I'm bi ... :uhoh: er ... that is I can go either way ... :uhoh: oh never mind :D

[ZenMasterJG]

i love the smoth, clean break of a nice SA. i've shot some pretty decent DAs, but in general SAs have had much nicer triggers. also, i am perfectly comfortable with a cocked-and-locked 1911, but the total lack of a manual safety on say, a glock, scares the **** outta me. I KNOW that they're just about as safe as the 1911, but it still freaks me out. No idea why.

[Ala Dan]

Cuz I shoo them both equally as well~ :)

But for social encounters of a serious nature, I prefer the DA
SIG-SAUER P220A in .45 ACP. :D Why? SIG's are known for their
RELIABILITY; and mine is no exception.

[Tom Servo]

I love my Sigs, and for me, a Sig will always be a DA/SA. Just like a 1911 will always be a SA. A different trigger for that platform and, well...I just get confused. Then I get tired.

That said, they're putting DA triggers on 1911s (ala Para) and DAO triggers on Sigs and HKs. These things frighten and befuddle me.

Basically, I have two types of guns: European and American. The American guns are beefy, heterosexual 1911s. The Euro guns are a little more...flexible, and tend to be DA/SA (except my P7, which is like a clever schoolgirl named Gretchen). I love the DA triggers on my Sigs; they feel like a well made revolver. Their SA triggers are completely different than the 1911s, but on those guns, they just feel right. Like snuggling up to a 300lb, leather-vest-wearing guy named Olaf.

When I change carry guns, I take a trip to the range to practice and reacclimate myself to the operating system. When I shoot my 1911s, I remember how light and easy the trigger is, but when I go back to the Sigs, the "feel" of them makes me remember what great guns they are. (Thing is, the 1911 trigger has always struck me as "dry" if that makes any sense, while the Sigs feel more organic)

If you only own G**cks, then you have no idea what any of us are talking about, and you should go get yourself one of the above-mentioned guns.

[CZ-100]

Single action because all double actions are too big for my hand.

My Kel-Tec P3AT is very small and is DAO. :cool:

[wally]

If that first shot has got to count, make mine Single Action.

The real safety is located between your ears, not in some contraption someone put on a gun.

--wally.

[1911 guy]

I pefer SA myself. I'm not going to knock you if you prefer DA, but the accuracy potential is improved with a lighter and shorter pull.

It doesn't take much skill to shoot a single action accurately,

Bull. Any handgun requires skill to hit with, arguably more than any long gun. Personally, that's why I practice/train with both.

[AlaskaErik]

Guess I'm in the minority here. Three out of my four carry pistols are DAO. The forth is DA/SA. I don't want to have to mess with safeties when I draw a weapon. I want it ready to go.

Erik

[Krag]

I use all three types but I only use SA pistols for competition purposes. I don't feel comfortable using a SA pistol for defensive purposes. Just a personal thing.

As for accuracy, I shoot them all equally well. If a person can't handle different trigger systems it most likely means they're not practicing enough!

I also don't hold with the belief (myth?) that you can only get an accurate first shot with a SA pistol. I have shot competitively for 25 years (with SA, DA/SA, Safe Action pistols and DA revolvers) and can't see any difference in accuracy or speed. :eek:

[Bacon]

I like the feel of a DA revolver for target shooting. It keeps 100% of your concentration on shooting. Find myself putting more rounds downrange with a SA autoloader but they aren't as accurate.