Videos tagged with Firearm Actions

This video breaks down common firearm action types (Single Action, Double Action, DA/SA, and Glock-style Safe Action) to help viewers choose the best option for self-defense. It emphasizes that for most individuals, a consistent trigger pull and lack of manual safeties, as found in striker-fired 'Safe Action' pistols, offer the simplest and most reliable operation under stress. The instructors advise against DA/SA and manual safety pistols for beginners due to the added complexity and potential for error.

Roy Huntington, editor of American Handgunner Magazine, explains the fundamental operation of a single-action firearm, specifically a single-action revolver. He clarifies that in a single-action mechanism, the trigger performs only one function: firing the gun. This requires the hammer to be manually cocked before each shot. The video uses a Colt clone as an example to illustrate this distinct action.