DA-only revolver for trigger training?
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DA-only revolver for trigger training?
I bought a lightly used SW 929 9mm (6" barrel) revolver somewhat on impulse (before Newsom's latest 2A tax grab kicked in). I wanted a good revolver (among the few available in CA), and 9mm is appealing because it is cheaper and I don't reload. Besides the hassles of moon clips (loader / deloader on the way), first time shooting was fun and of course now I want it improved and accurized.
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The stock trigger is heavy in double-action, more than my 8# trigger gauge - maybe 10-12#, with some stacking. Single action is a very nice smooth 4# pull, and I could learn to shoot it SA. But it seems the revolver crowd prefers to shoot double-action, with modifications such as bobbed hammer, lighter springs, etc, to make it work. It has a titanium cylinder, ostensibly to reduce rotation moment for faster rapid fire shooting.
Optimizing for double action would make it DA only, like this:
https://tkcustom.com/products/ultimate-master-action-tuning-job
For those who shoot revolver, do you recommend going DA only? Does it help improve trigger skill, or other benefits?
Thanks
JHH
https://postimg.cc/z3MQ1DNr
The stock trigger is heavy in double-action, more than my 8# trigger gauge - maybe 10-12#, with some stacking. Single action is a very nice smooth 4# pull, and I could learn to shoot it SA. But it seems the revolver crowd prefers to shoot double-action, with modifications such as bobbed hammer, lighter springs, etc, to make it work. It has a titanium cylinder, ostensibly to reduce rotation moment for faster rapid fire shooting.
Optimizing for double action would make it DA only, like this:
https://tkcustom.com/products/ultimate-master-action-tuning-job
For those who shoot revolver, do you recommend going DA only? Does it help improve trigger skill, or other benefits?
Thanks
JHH
JHHolliday- Posts : 228
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Re: DA-only revolver for trigger training?
I shoot a 9lb DAO trigger on my revolvers, it is fun and different but unfortunately it doesn't automatically grant one awesome trigger control when going back to a 2lb SA trigger. I admit, initially I kind of hoped if I practiced this way it would make everything else seem like "easy mode" but it does not. It's just different.
For context, I am classified Sharpshooter, I often but not always shoot low Expert scores in the .22 part of the match. My PB with a target .22 autoloader is 829 and my PB with the .22 DAO revolver is, I think, 821. So, pretty close. I only shoot metallic sights.
For context, I am classified Sharpshooter, I often but not always shoot low Expert scores in the .22 part of the match. My PB with a target .22 autoloader is 829 and my PB with the .22 DAO revolver is, I think, 821. So, pretty close. I only shoot metallic sights.
rsp- Posts : 22
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Re: DA-only revolver for trigger training?
Both SA and DA action are valid approaches. Regardless of the approach you use, revolvers can be a significant challenge, but very rewarding. I shoot SF single action and shoot double for sustained. That said not all DA triggers are created equal. Some are really good others leave a lot of room for improvement.
chiz1180- Posts : 1413
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Re: DA-only revolver for trigger training?
Among top tier revolver shooters, it’s mixed .
The PPC guys have to do DA, and they get an extra hand and barricade to do it.
Jason G (one of USA best revolver guys) shoots championship scores SA
The PPC guys have to do DA, and they get an extra hand and barricade to do it.
Jason G (one of USA best revolver guys) shoots championship scores SA
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