difference between Ruger DA vs SW DA/SA

[BrokenWheel]

I understand about the pull weights when it comes to DA/SA SW revolvers, but I was looking at the Ruger SRA, which is classified as a DA but the impression I get is that once manually cocked the trigger pull is lighter. Wouldn't that be the same as a DA/SA pull.

I must be missing something....

 

[rcmodel]

Not sure what a Ruger SRA is?
Super Redhawk Alaskan maybe?

But whatever it is, as with any revolver, if you can shoot it by just pulling the trigger DA, or cock it with your thumb and shoot it SA, it is a DA/SA revolver.

The term has become blurred somewhat in that DAO is often used now to discribe a revolver or auto that can only be fiired DA.

Used to be everyone knew if you said DA revolver or pistol, you could also cock it for SA.

rc

 

[257WM_CDL-SF]

does anyone have any info on the Smith & Wesson 629 44 mag? I handled one and really liked it. I have read there not as durable as Rugers.But it was beautifully finished and felt good.

 

[rcmodel]

Not sure what this has to do with the OP's question? But:

S&W N-Frame .44 mags are not as bomb-proof as Rugers, as they were never intended to be.

But they don't weight as much either.
And they are way more better looking!

However they are plenty strong & durable enough for normal use with normal .44 Mag loads.

Those built after 1987 (629-2E & all 629-3 and later) include the "Endurance Package" changes that improved several weak design areas on the older 29 & 629 guns.

rc

 

[9mmepiphany]

I was looking at the Ruger SRA, which is classified as a DA but the impression I get is that once manually cocked the trigger pull is lighter. Wouldn't that be the same as a DA/SA pull.

I must be missing something....

As rcmodel has posted, to call a revolver DA/SA is incorrect as to form. All DA revolvers, unless that are DAO, have the ability to also be fired in the SA mode.

Calling a revolver DA is meant to differentiate it from the SA revolvers that came before it. Auto pistols are referred to as DA/SA to denote the difference between them and the SAO pistols that came before them...as they added the DA first shot option.