Ideas on first revolver?

Easier to shoot?,,,

Probably and in general, yes.

You will have already pulled the hammer back with your thumb,,,
Single action means the trigger performs one action,,,
That is to release the cocked hammer,,,

In double-action the trigger performs two actions,,,
It first cocks the hammer (which also rotates the cylinder),,,
Then in the same pull it releases the hammer to fire the cartridge.

So yes it's easier to shoot accurately in single action than it is in double action.

Unless you're Jerry Miceluk (sp?),,,
But I don't think he's really human. ;)

Aarond

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Jerry Miceluk...hmm...nope, not me! lol
Ok, so single action and double action both is pretty standard in most revolvers? I need to get to a bigger and better gun store or a gun show and take a look at some of these suggestions!
 
The single action/double action thing gets a little confusing. There are basically three kinds. Single action only, double action only, and both single and double.

If a gun is single action only, an example would be the single six or single ten, you have to pull the hammer back for every shot. If the hammer is down, you can pull the trigger all day long and nothing will happen. This type revolver typically has a short, crisp trigger pull that is usually fairly light.

In a double action only revolver (an example is the Ruger LCR), you cannot pull the hammer back manually. The hammer is actuated by you pulling the trigger. Typically these are self defense guns. The trigger pull on these is much longer(more travel) and heavier(harder to pull) than a single action only. On this gun, everytime you pull the trigger, the gun will fire.

With a double/single action gun, (Ex. Ruger SP101) you can do it both ways. If you want to do some rapid firing, keep pulling the trigger. If you want to shoot it single action(pull the hammer back for each shot) you still can. When you do this, the trigger pull for each shot will be short and light.

After I wrote all this I figured someone has probably made a youtube video for this.
Here's one I found. Note the first two are single/double and see how that when he manually pulls the hammer back, the trigger also comes back.
He doesn't show a double action only, but you'll get the idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm5gdxMcNO0

For a first revolver, I would recommend either a single action only, or the single/double type. It's not that the double action only aren't good, it's just more difficult to shoot accurately (for most people) with that long heavy trigger pull. But you are right, you need to get to a shop and check them out. Ask them to show you all three types and play around with them.
 
Thanks for posting those youtube links and for clearing things up! THat really helps :) It's always good to get ideas from someone who isn't trying to sell me something. lol
 
I wonder how long it will take now to get the KSP-242-8 ?

Ruger stopped taking new orders but I still see the 357 magnums on the shelf at LGDs - the GP and SP both. But I never saw their SP101 in .22 ever, so I'm guessing you wouldn't even be able to order one until June.
 
I stopped back to apologize for some things that I said. I like testing people especially young people to see what they're made of. I'm not hard a$$. Nothing even remotely like that. I do believe there are rite's of passage. I will not trust someone unless I know what they are made of, and what paths they have traveled.

I was testing the young woman and she did extremely well. I have no doubt she will be fine not only with firearms but in life. Like I said lots of hurdles before you get old. Hopefully all of you can get through life relatively unscathed.

Like I also said be smart and be safe....and good luck to all.
 
Justa, I think it's great that you are taking the time to research what you want before you buy. I've made some impulse purchases in the past that sometimes work out and sometimes don't. You won't have that problem since you are doing your homework.

Good luck with your next handgun. I'm sure you'll have a lot of safe fun with it.
 
I make a LOT of impulse buys, but not with guns. Lol. Thanks for all the suggestions! How much are the Ruger "Single 10s" running?
 
It is always good to own a 22 LR revolver or semi auto ( I own a few) for the reason of a being very enjoyable and inexpensive to shoot ! I admit I'm more partial to semi auto 22 LR pistols but really enjoy shooting my old S&W model 17 revolver too ! I'd like to pick up a model 63 J frame someday as well....wish they still made a 5 " barrel version with 8 shot cylinder ! Good luck with your search !
 
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Ruger stopped taking new orders but I still see the 357 magnums on the shelf at LGDs - the GP and SP both. But I never saw their SP101 in .22 ever, so I'm guessing you wouldn't even be able to order one until June.

My LGS has the SP101 in .22 on the shelf right now. It's been there for a while. They also got in 20 of the Ruger 1911s a couple weeks ago. They still have those in stock as well. At least they did a few days ago.
 
I make a LOT of impulse buys, but not with guns. Lol. Thanks for all the suggestions! How much are the Ruger "Single 10s" running?
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Just a girl 28, a single 10 will run around $500 new. The problem is finding them. You might look around for a used single six. I bought on for $300. They are a lot of fun at the range.
Good luck,
Howard
 
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