Carrying a Cocked Revolver?...More Dangerous Than a SIG P320?

Published on September 6, 2025
Duration: 10:08

This video explores the safety of carrying a cocked revolver versus a SIG P320, focusing on trigger weight and travel as key indicators for negligent discharge potential. The instructor, TheYankeeMarshal, conducts a comparative analysis using trigger pull gauges and visual estimation of travel. The findings suggest that while the P320's trigger is often heavier, the significantly shorter trigger travel on cocked revolvers makes them more susceptible to accidental firing in certain scenarios.

Quick Summary

Carrying a cocked revolver is generally considered less safe than carrying a SIG P320 due to trigger travel. While the P320's trigger might be lighter, its longer travel offers a greater safety margin against accidental discharge compared to the very short travel of a cocked revolver.

Chapters

  1. 00:13Introduction: The P320 vs. Cocked Revolver Debate
  2. 01:41Key Factors: Trigger Activation Ease
  3. 02:13Methodology: Trigger Weight and Travel Measurement
  4. 03:09P320 Trigger Pull Weight Measurement
  5. 03:34Smith & Wesson Model 60 Trigger Pull Weight
  6. 04:16Colt .38 Special Trigger Pull Weight
  7. 04:56Kimber K6S Trigger Pull Weight
  8. 05:19Chiappa Rhino Trigger Pull Weight
  9. 05:54Trigger Weight Comparison: P320 vs. Revolvers
  10. 06:07Visualizing Trigger Travel
  11. 06:21P320 Trigger Travel Observation
  12. 06:28Revolver Trigger Travel Observation
  13. 07:07Trigger Travel Conclusion
  14. 07:37Holstering Safety Considerations
  15. 08:19Drawing Safety and Trigger Travel
  16. 08:36Final Verdict: Which is Safer?
  17. 08:44Who Carries a Cocked Revolver?
  18. 09:06User Error and Firearm Danger

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safer to carry a cocked revolver or a SIG P320?

Based on trigger travel, a cocked revolver is generally considered less safe than a SIG P320 for carry. While the P320's trigger might be lighter, its longer travel provides a greater safety margin against accidental discharge compared to the very short travel of a cocked revolver.

What are the key factors determining firearm safety for carry?

The primary factors are trigger weight and trigger travel. A lighter trigger requires less force, and shorter travel means the trigger activates more quickly. Both contribute to the ease with which a firearm can be discharged, influencing the risk of negligent discharge.

What is the average trigger pull weight of a SIG P320?

In the video, the SIG P320 tested had an average trigger pull weight of approximately 3 pounds and 1.3 ounces. The speaker considered this trigger pull weight to be too light for a typical everyday carry firearm.

How does a cocked revolver's trigger compare to a SIG P320's trigger?

Cocked revolvers, when compared visually, exhibit significantly shorter trigger travel than a SIG P320. While some revolvers have lighter trigger pull weights, their minimal trigger travel makes them more susceptible to accidental firing with slight contact.

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