Do you fire double action?

[Greenjoytj]

I started this thread so I wouldn't hi-jack the the 686-6 thread.

Do you fire your DA revolver using the triggers double action mode or do you mostly use it as a single action?

I have a S&W 686-6 "Competitor" performance center model with the under barrel system of removable customizable weights.
I mostly shoot it using the double action trigger mode, only if I'm having a bad day do I resort to firing in the single action mode.

 

[NYlakesider]

Mostly DA.

I was heavy into PPC shooting in the70s early 80s and figured out it was better to just learn one good way of making the gun go bang.

I used a modified by me M28 6'' for the normal matches and a Model 15 2'' for what was called the offduty class.
Even on the 50 yard with the 28 line I stuck with DA.

Took a few deer with a Model 29 in DA mode.

 

[OLDSTER]

Double action almost exclusively.

 

[Scharfschuetzer]

I too was into PPC shooting on the PD's shooting team in the 70s and 80s. I generally shot into the 1480s and was a state champion and Governor's 10 shooter a couple of times back in the day. As noted above, PPC is a DA game for the most part, even at the 50 yard line. As a result, I rarely shoot a revolver any other way, even when shooting at extended ranges.

For good success with DA shooting, a good two handed grip helps and I also like my S&W revolvers to stack just a bit as the cylinder locks into place. With that tactile notice, I then have virtually a SA let off for the shot.

 

[rd97]

I shoot double action exclusively. Once you learn, it really improves your shooting in my experience.

 

[SLT223]

About 99.8% double action.

 

[The Norseman]

SA/DA

I'm not a Double Action Shoot'n kinda guy.
I really really like the Option though.

I shoot Single Action all the time. Every so often
I'll Double Tap my S&W 617-1 22lr.
I see that I'm usually low at 50ft, but within the Target.

It is good to know what your Revolver could do.

P.S. Come to think about it, I don't think I have ever
shot DA in my Big Bores, weird.

The Best to you and your Endeavors.

 

[7tenz]

I'm not a Double Action Shoot'n kinda guy.
I really really like the Option though.

I shoot Single Action all the time. Every so often
I'll Double Tap my S&W 617-1 22lr.
I see that I'm usually low at 50ft, but within the Target.

It is good to know what your Revolver could do.

P.S. Come to think about it, I don't think I have ever
shot DA in my Big Bores, weird.

The Best to you and your Endeavors.

Same here. I also like the swing-out cylinders. I never had a single action revolver but have been interested in getting one at times.

 

[yfdcap]

99.9 percent single action. Never been a fan of the double action pull. Love these guns for their single action feel. I have a couple double action only and rarely carry and even more rare to shoot them.

 

[brucev]

I shoot both SA and DA. Years ago I got to shooting DA w/ a lttle Model 18. I had shot it a lot in SA at 25 yds. Found that with care I could ceep it at 2.0 inches or less for six shots. This was normal. Started shooting it a lot DA. Never got to where I could count on 2.0 inch groups. But, did get to where I could keep six shots inside 3.0 inches. Nowadays, I still shoot DA and SA. It's just a nice difference for shooting. Sincerely. bruce.

 

[rubiranch]

Only with my 640-1 and my 642-1.

 

[BAM-BAM]

DA most of time..... PPC,Qualifying, USPSA (club level) and IDPA............early 80s to 2010 or so....... DA is the way you will shoot if you ever need to "use" your revolver.....................

That said.... hunting (deer) or out at 50yds when "time is on my side" ...... I'll go single action.

 

[S&W revolverman]

D/A only for me. That was what I was taught years ago in LE basic training, and also what I instructed years ago on the LE range.

S/A seems a little awkward. Kind of like a right handed batter attemtping to hit left handed.

 

[jimmyj]

LEO qualifications with a revolver is DA only.
Us old timers had several handicaps to contend with using "Wheel Guns"
1. DA only
2. limited rounds (6)
3. reloading

 

[rockquarry]

Fifty years ago, I learned to shoot a revolver double-action only. Later, I began shooting single-action, one hand only, "Bullseye" style. I find this style of shooting more interesting and challenging and it's very easy to revert back to double-action, two-handed shooting with no loss of skill should the need arise. I've seldom fired a revolver double-action for the last twenty years.

I have noticed that 25 yard point-of-impact is consistently several inches higher in the single-action mode vs. double-action. Cartridge, barrel length, frame size, and other factors don't seem to make much, if any, difference. Most persons grip a handgun considerably tighter when using a two-handed hold, keeping the barrel from rising as much at the time of recoil making point-of-impact lower than with a one-handed hold. Granted, not a scientific explanation and perhaps a flawed one but based on personal experience.

 

[jbtrucker]

Mostly D/A M686 and M10 the S/A is WOW!

 

[Goldstar225]

Double action almost exclusively. Years ago when I used a K-22 for squirrel hunting it was shot SA.

 

[mike from st pete]

DA 99.997%
Oddly when I fire SA I am worse than DA.

 

[rwsmith]

Both.....

I shoot single action for target fun and double action for defense training. I'm not Jerry Miculek with either one, but good enough.

My 6" 686 I use single action more, but my snubs I use in double action more.

 

[double-dipper]

SA exclusively with my 629 and my Redhawk. I handgun hunt for deer and want one well placed shot. I hunt from inside a ground blind or with my back to a big old tree so no need for DA. Now with the .22's and 38's yes both SA and DA.