Have you ever had to uncock a loaded .38? I know it sounds easy and for many it is easy but you have to be extra careful or it can discharge in the process. Just wanted to share my experience in the hopes it can benefit others. There is a correct way to lower the hammer:
Hold the gun in your right hand (if you are right handed) and hold back the hammer with your left thumb. Be sure to hold it firmly with your thumb in between it and the striking pin so that it can't spring into action. Then click the trigger letting the hammer fall on your thumb. Take your finger off the trigger, remove your thumb from under the hammer and slowly, very slowly lower the hammer into it's resting position.
Be sure to have the gun aimed at the ground or somewhere it cannot do any damage just in case. Now...this is very important. Contrary to what some folks say, you should never carry your gun cocked. In most states it is illegal to transport a loaded cocked gun and there is no reason to do this. It is very unsafe. Here's another thing. If you should ever feel uncomfortable about uncocking your loaded revolver remember this: follow your sixth sense. If you are uneasy you are more likely to screw up. One solution is to contact your local police department. They will be happy to come to wherever you are to assist you at no charge. I live in Arizona and if you fire a gun in the city limits it is a felony and you can kiss all your weapons goodbye for a very long time. Just remember...listen to your sixth sense. Think of all the times you thought "I shoudn't do this." and then you did it and something bad happened and you thought back....I "knew" I shouldn't have done that. Good luck and be safe. ~ Jazz
Hold the gun in your right hand (if you are right handed) and hold back the hammer with your left thumb. Be sure to hold it firmly with your thumb in between it and the striking pin so that it can't spring into action. Then click the trigger letting the hammer fall on your thumb. Take your finger off the trigger, remove your thumb from under the hammer and slowly, very slowly lower the hammer into it's resting position.
Be sure to have the gun aimed at the ground or somewhere it cannot do any damage just in case. Now...this is very important. Contrary to what some folks say, you should never carry your gun cocked. In most states it is illegal to transport a loaded cocked gun and there is no reason to do this. It is very unsafe. Here's another thing. If you should ever feel uncomfortable about uncocking your loaded revolver remember this: follow your sixth sense. If you are uneasy you are more likely to screw up. One solution is to contact your local police department. They will be happy to come to wherever you are to assist you at no charge. I live in Arizona and if you fire a gun in the city limits it is a felony and you can kiss all your weapons goodbye for a very long time. Just remember...listen to your sixth sense. Think of all the times you thought "I shoudn't do this." and then you did it and something bad happened and you thought back....I "knew" I shouldn't have done that. Good luck and be safe. ~ Jazz
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