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Generally speaking, a single action gun is a gun that has to be cocked before it can be fired. The term "single action" comes from the fact that the trigger only has a single function; it drops the hammer to fire the gun. A good example of a single action handgun is a 1911 style or a Browning Hi-Power. Also, the old style "cowboy" revolvers are single action.
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What does it a gun that is single action mean?
Single action means the trigger only performs a single action; it drops the hammer to fire the gun. The hammer on a single action gun must be cocked before the gun can be fired.
What is a 22 caliber Falcon single action pistol?
a gun lol
What is the difference between the 3576w airsoft pistol in single action and double action or is it a setting on the gun?
If you are asking about the Crosman 3756. Single action is, you pull the trigger and Hammer pulls back and fires. All in one action. OR in double action you pull the hammer back and then pull the trigger to fire the gun. The gun can be fired either way single or double. Target shooters like to use the gun in double action, this removes some of the pressure on the trigger by pulling the hammer back manually, its easier to release the hammer with the trigger already cocked. You can get a better aim in this way. Pulling the trigger in single action causes you pull down with the gun and off your target..
What is a good gun to start with?
A single shot .22 rifle. Bolt action
What is the best gun for a beginner?
Single shot bolt action .22 rifle.
What is a single-action pistol?
This is a handgun, either revolver or automatic, which requires manual cocking of the hammer to fire the gun. Examples include the Colt Single Action Army (the classic cowboy gun) for revolvers and the Model 1911 for automatics. A double action pistol will cock the hammer and fire the gun simply by pulling the trigger.
What is the difference between single and double action pistons?
single action pistol means that the hammer has to be cocked back in order to fire. double action means you merely have to pull the trigger back and the gun will fire. some double action guns can be fired single action or double action.
What is better a single shot or bolt action on a youth gun 223?
Both are fine.
How can you get info on falcon single action 22 caliber handgun?
Old gun catalogs
What is the price of a revelation 22Lr single action revolver?
Blue Book of Gun Values
Is a colt 45 single action a good gun for home defense?
It is ok if the person using it is exprienced with single actions.
Looking for a single shot gun with the release handle on the side of the gun?
Yes if your looking for a single shot gun then you must mean a bolt action. The bolt will be on the right side. The gun will be made from wood except for the internal workings and barrel. MistroJoe
