I'm a lefty and don't have to switch hands to quickly reload a DW.
My right middle finger operates the cylinder latch. I can also use my right index finger.
My right thumb pushes the cylinder out.
My right index finger pushes the ejector rod.
If I shoot it RH, it's even simpler.
LH thumb pushes cyl latch.
LH fingers push out cyl.
LH thumb pushes ejector rod.
About a quickly as I can reload a Smith.
With practice, I could do a lot better with either.
The big thing about SD is remembering which one you're using.
BTW, the factory DA trigger pull of the Smith sometimes is smoother, but the DA pull of the DW is shorter and smooths up to a VERY slick pull, with less work than is required to smooth a Smith trigger.
Karl Lewis the designer of the DW revolver, also designed the Colt MkIII lockwork.
My right middle finger operates the cylinder latch. I can also use my right index finger.
My right thumb pushes the cylinder out.
My right index finger pushes the ejector rod.
If I shoot it RH, it's even simpler.
LH thumb pushes cyl latch.
LH fingers push out cyl.
LH thumb pushes ejector rod.
About a quickly as I can reload a Smith.
With practice, I could do a lot better with either.
The big thing about SD is remembering which one you're using.
BTW, the factory DA trigger pull of the Smith sometimes is smoother, but the DA pull of the DW is shorter and smooths up to a VERY slick pull, with less work than is required to smooth a Smith trigger.
Karl Lewis the designer of the DW revolver, also designed the Colt MkIII lockwork.
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