Videos tagged with Half-Cock Notch

This video provides an expert review of the limited edition CZ-75 Legend, celebrating 50 years of the CZ-75. Ian McCollum highlights its blend of classic 'slab side' aesthetics with modern safety features like a firing pin block and the Shadow 2's fire control mechanism. It's presented as a collector's item for enthusiasts of CZ heritage.

This guide details the safe carry procedure for Colt 1878/1902 double-action revolvers, as explained by C&Rsenal. It covers understanding the 'fired,' 'rebound,' and 'half-cock' positions and how to load and prepare the firearm for carry by ensuring the hammer rests securely in the rebound notch, preventing accidental discharge. Proper manipulation of the hammer and cylinder rotation are key to safe operation.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of the Pietta Model 1873 SAA revolver's mechanics, focusing on the 'Rust' incident. Brandon Herrera, demonstrating high authority, debunks the theory of accidental firing without trigger manipulation by performing impact tests. He details the SAA's internal safeties, including the half-cock notch, and explains how techniques like slip-firing or fanning, combined with trigger manipulation, could lead to discharge. The core message emphasizes strict adherence to fundamental firearm safety rules.

Roy Huntington, editor of American Handgunner Magazine, provides a crucial overview of how to safely unload a single-action revolver, a process often confusing compared to double-action models. He emphasizes maintaining safe muzzle discipline and finger off the trigger throughout. The guide details opening the loading gate, utilizing the half-cock notch on Colt-type revolvers to rotate the cylinder, and visually inspecting each chamber multiple times to ensure the firearm is completely unloaded.