Videos tagged with Triple Action Fire Control

This expert-level review from Forgotten Weapons delves into the Daewoo DP51, also known as the K5, and its modern iteration, the Lionheart Vulcan-9. The video highlights the unique 'Triple Action' fire control system, a hybrid design offering the safety of a double-action pull with the weight of a single-action trigger, aiming to improve accuracy by minimizing trigger pull weight shift during transitions. The presenter, Ian McCollum, provides in-depth historical context and mechanical analysis.

This video provides an in-depth look at the pinfire revolver system, tracing its origins from Jean Samuel Pauly's early cartridges to Casimir and Eugene Lefaucheux's patented designs. It details the unique side-pin ignition mechanism, its advantages, and critical flaws like accidental discharge. The review highlights the French military adoption of the Lefaucheux 1854 model and explains why the system ultimately became obsolete due to advancements in rimfire and centerfire cartridges and patent issues in the US.