257WM_CDL-SF
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hi all kinda new to Revolvers i'm looking at the Ruger Single six and the GP 100
Are the any advantages to one action over the other
Are the any advantages to one action over the other
single action or double action
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hogshead
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Double action is easier to load and unload. You dont have to cock it to shoot you can fire double action. Single actions are cool. Generally smaller . And their cool.
The Lone Haranguer
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For hunting and recreational shooting, there is no real difference. Double action is superior for self defense (both for rapidity of fire and reloading), but I hope you would get a .357 Magnum Blackhawk for this, since the Single-Six is a .22. The single action, with a solid frame and a large pin running the full length of the cylinder, is stronger than a double-action, with its cutout for the cylinder yoke/crane and the cylinder supported only on each end. The GP100 will likely have a crisper and lighter SA pull than will a New Model Blackhawk/Single-Six, as well as a shorter hammer fall.
MCgunner
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I prefer single actions for outdoor uses. They are RUGGED. Drop one, no crane or ejector rod to bend. They are STRONG. Not a biggy with a .22, there, just sayin'. 
For their power level, they're light to carry. I never shoot DA in the field, always SA. My Blackhawks have GFEAT SA triggers thank you very much, and any extra lock time is measured in micro seconds.
For defensive uses, i carry a DA. No real use for DA in the field, but it's quick for up close social encounters and, well, J frames are all DAs.
For their power level, they're light to carry. I never shoot DA in the field, always SA. My Blackhawks have GFEAT SA triggers thank you very much, and any extra lock time is measured in micro seconds.For defensive uses, i carry a DA. No real use for DA in the field, but it's quick for up close social encounters and, well, J frames are all DAs.
rcmodel
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One is a .22 RF, and the other is a .357 Magnum?
You first need to narrow down what caliber you want before deciding on what type of action you want.
The Single-Six would be a most excellent first gun for a beginner to learn to shoot a handgun.
A .357 comes with it's own set of problems for handgun training.
The least of which is, one 50 round box of .357 or .38 Spl ammo costs about the same as one 500 round brick of .22 ammo.
rc
You first need to narrow down what caliber you want before deciding on what type of action you want.
The Single-Six would be a most excellent first gun for a beginner to learn to shoot a handgun.
A .357 comes with it's own set of problems for handgun training.
The least of which is, one 50 round box of .357 or .38 Spl ammo costs about the same as one 500 round brick of .22 ammo.
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dakota1911
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For plinking I vastly prefer the single action. But it would be the Blackhawk in .357 versus the GP100.
unspellable
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For field use I always manually cock the revolver so whether it's a SA or DA doesn't really matter on that point alone. To me, the significant difference is that I can shoot a DA much more accurately, something I can only explain by the fit of grip to hand, so that would make the choice a very personal thing, like fitting shoes or eye glasses.
For field use I always manually cock the revolver so whether it's a SA or DA doesn't really matter on that point alone. To me, the significant difference is that I can shoot a DA much more accurately, something I can only explain by the fit of grip to hand, so that would make the choice a very personal thing, like fitting shoes or eye glasses.
jmortimer
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I like single actions for most every use and normally shoot my double actions in single action mode as well. If you use two hands you can shoot a single action quickly ala SASS. I shoot all handguns with two hands. For ultimate fast shooting the single action is faster as a quick draw. With practice you can smoke a couple targets faster with a single action - a lot of practice. Bob Munden can get two shots off so fast it sounds like one shot.
45Frank
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Been shooting for 30 years and still don't think I know how to shoot a D/A properly. Can't hit Sh*t with one.
Been shooting for 30 years and still don't think I know how to shoot a D/A properly. Can't hit Sh*t with one.
Really hard to beat a Ruger SA, especially a Blackhawk, for all around use. They are strong, easy to pack, rugged, a great value for the money and you can find holsters and grips everywhere. If it were me, I would go with a center fire SA if the choice is between a GP and a Single Six.
The GP is a fine choice as well, but the 'Cowboy' in me says SA.
The GP is a fine choice as well, but the 'Cowboy' in me says SA.
DA for me.
I have a Blackhawk .357. Terrific gun, and my inner cowboy likes it. The thing is, though, I rarely shoot it: I find it a real PITA to load and unload more than even a few cylinders. Plus, I rarely shoot single action any other time, so cocking the hammer for every shot quickly becomes tedious.
I have a Blackhawk .357. Terrific gun, and my inner cowboy likes it. The thing is, though, I rarely shoot it: I find it a real PITA to load and unload more than even a few cylinders. Plus, I rarely shoot single action any other time, so cocking the hammer for every shot quickly becomes tedious.
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