Total noob question

[Gman686]

As you guys know I'm a total new guy here. I'm coming over from the Polymer striker fired world. I literally just picked up my revolver today and I have snap caps for it. So I was getting used to the double action/trigger. Usually with striker fired pistols I would try to reset the trigger right by the break so there would be little slack/creep. When I was doing this with my revolver I noticed I heard two clicks, but when I would stop and re-fire after the first click it seemed to almost "lock itself" or give me almost a "dead" fire. Is this normal? If I go as far as hearing two clicks everything seems to function normally.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Hair Trigger]

What revolver do you have?

 

[Gman686]

I have a 686-6, 6 shot

 

[Muss Muggins]

Gotta let it all the way out . . .

 

[Gman686]

Gotta let it all the way out . . .

So not like a striker fired?

 

[Muss Muggins]

So not like a striker fired?

Not at all. It's gotta come all the way back to start. Keep your finger on it, and when you feel the back pressure release, you're ready to go . . .

 

[Hair Trigger]

So not like a striker fired?

Not at all. A revolver action is nothing like even a SA/DA semiauto; there's no "reset" except with the hammer all the way down and the trigger fully released.

 

[Gman686]

Awesome thanks!!

 

[Biggfoot44]

In a DA Revolver , the trigger must cycle all the way forewards . No such thing as " riding the reset" with Revolver .

 

[Baxter6551]

Welcome !!! Totally different animal. Not like a striker fired at all. There is no reset. You have to let the trigger all the way out each shot.
You can "stage" the trigger in double action - pull slowly and rotate cylinder until it stops just prior to sear breaking and hammer falling. At that point your additional trigger pull will be like the lighter single action pull. It's hard to accomplish to the point you can get proficient with that trigger pull while shooting. You will surely enjoy shooting that 686 !

 

[robvious]

welcome to the revolver world...
mastering this trigger takes discipline.. but the end result will make you better at every other trigger... worth every minute and enjoy

 

[Gman686]

You guys are great. Thanks!

 

[3rdgeargrndrr]

Yes. Reiterating what everyone else says. Completely different triggers and firearms. It might take a little practice to get used to staging. Most of us use the distal knuckle (and not tip of the finger) on the trigger for better leverage.
These guns have a longer and heavier trigger pull, hence no need for safeties. I know your inclination is to just cock the hammer into single action, but if you put in the time, the trigger practice will reward you with very accurate shot placement.
If you do not own one, consider a laserlyte training tool that slips into the end of the barrel. Thousands of trigger pulls with dry fire will get you ready for the range. Your buddies and kids will love it too.

Edit: welcome to the wheelgun world!!!

 

[PHS327]

Rather than a laser, try balancing a cartridge case on the barrel. If you're stroking the trigger smoothly you should be able to drop the hammer repeatedly, while leaving that empty case in place.

 

[Sistema1927]

welcome to the revolver world...
mastering this trigger takes discipline.. but the end result will make you better at every other trigger... worth every minute and enjoy

Isn't that the truth. I will never regret starting out with revolvers, the transition to semi-auto (SA, DA/SA. striker) was much easier than I imagine going the other direction would be.

Hang in there, as @robvious said, mastering a DA revolver trigger will give you improvement with every other platform.

 

[Gman686]

Rather than a laser, try balancing a cartridge case on the barrel. If you're stroking the trigger smoothly you should be able to drop the hammer repeatedly, while leaving that empty case in place.

What part? Near front or rear sites?

 

[Gman686]

Yes. Reiterating what everyone else says. Completely different triggers and firearms. It might take a little practice to get used to staging. Most of us use the distal knuckle (and not tip of the finger) on the trigger for better leverage.
These guns have a longer and heavier trigger pull, hence no need for safeties. I know your inclination is to just cock the hammer into single action, but if you put in the time, the trigger practice will reward you with very accurate shot placement.
If you do not own one, consider a laserlyte training tool that slips into the end of the barrel. Thousands of trigger pulls with dry fire will get you ready for the range. Your buddies and kids will love it too.

Edit: welcome to the wheelgun world!!!

Thanks! Thanks for the info on the finger placement as well. My goal was to mix DA and SA. Am I better off "mastering" the DA first?

 

[jbtrucker]

I would say yes DA first with heavier pull , Gunblue490 and others have great You Tube videos

 

[Gman686]

Thank you!

 

[rockquarry]

As you guys know I'm a total new guy here. I'm coming over from the Polymer striker fired world. I literally just picked up my revolver today and I have snap caps for it. So I was getting used to the double action/trigger. Usually with striker fired pistols I would try to reset the trigger right by the break so there would be little slack/creep. When I was doing this with my revolver I noticed I heard two clicks, but when I would stop and re-fire after the first click it seemed to almost "lock itself" or give me almost a "dead" fire. Is this normal? If I go as far as hearing two clicks everything seems to function normally.

Thanks for your help!

Takes a minimal amount of getting used to and then you'll find simple is best.