Multi-strike is the capability to strike the primer again just by pulling the trigger again.
Revolvers and double action autos have multi-strike capability.
Single action revolvers, autos, and the partially cocked actions like Glock and Kahr and others do NOT have multi-strike capability. If they have a misfire, the gun must be cocked again before the trigger can be pulled again.
How important is multi-strike capability?
If you get a misfire the first time, how likely is it that pulling the trigger again will get it to fire the second or third try?
Obviously, the revolver has the advantage here since it tries a new cylinder each time.
What about semi-autos?
I'm considering getting a Kahr 9mm. I like most things about it, but it has a partially cocked type of trigger that does not have multi-strike capability.
How often do misfires occur with center fire handgun ammo? If a misfire occurs, is it likely that a second or third strike will do any good? Obviously this is an area where revolvers are superior, but what about autos?
Revolvers and double action autos have multi-strike capability.
Single action revolvers, autos, and the partially cocked actions like Glock and Kahr and others do NOT have multi-strike capability. If they have a misfire, the gun must be cocked again before the trigger can be pulled again.
How important is multi-strike capability?
If you get a misfire the first time, how likely is it that pulling the trigger again will get it to fire the second or third try?
Obviously, the revolver has the advantage here since it tries a new cylinder each time.
What about semi-autos?
I'm considering getting a Kahr 9mm. I like most things about it, but it has a partially cocked type of trigger that does not have multi-strike capability.
How often do misfires occur with center fire handgun ammo? If a misfire occurs, is it likely that a second or third strike will do any good? Obviously this is an area where revolvers are superior, but what about autos?