Unintentional Double Taps

Original Browning/Colt design. You will not find a "series 80" or "II" etc Wilson, Baer, Brown, NH, GI, or full custom. Some do use titanium firing pins.
 
Depends on how you get there.
"Doubling" is a gun fault, a full auto burst.
The "unintentional double tap" is poor trigger control. An ND if you want to be critical about it.
 
My only unintended double tap has been with a PA 64. The S/A trigger is crazy light. Funny thing, and if you own one you know what I mean, the D/A takes a Go-rilla to pull.
 
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if a gun doubles due to a mechanical issue, there may be a possibility that it will go full auto.
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Pardon me for pointing out that a gun that doubles (fires more than one shot with one pull of the trigger) is ALREADY a full auto, under the law.

A gun that doubles because the shooter actually pulled the trigger twice (without realizing they did pull the trigger a second time) is a different matter.
 
I purchased a Walther PPQ 45 a few months ago and fell in love. The trigger is "great". However, now that I've put close to 500 rounds through it, the trigger is so light that I've been getting unintentional double taps at the range. Meaning, I try to pull the trigger once and the gun is going off twice.
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This is not a pistol to carry for defensive purposes nor is it suitable for range practice, until you get the doubling problem solved...I suspect it's the gun but training for your trigger manipulation, professionally administered, is also a good idea. You may be "milking" the trigger...ie. attempting to find a 'reset' point instead of following through on the shot. Not good...get help for the gun and some training for yourself. No offense intended..Rod
 
I really don't like the PPQ series, an accident waiting to happen, like carrying a single action revolver with the hammer cocked.
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True to a degree, although it would be a moderate pull weight for a revolver and there is a light take up stage before the trigger pull proper commences.

After the first time a user pulls the trigger, subsequent repetitions should not come as a surprise. It is what it is, time after time. How the owner uses said pistol is up to him.

The overwhelming trend seems to be toward triggers which are easier to shoot well on the range. Single action, lighter weight "safe action", it's a predictable trend. Everyone wants to be Deadeye Dick including me. And to be fair, accuracy is a major safety factor in itself. The rub is that these pistols are no longer the "17 shot double action revolvers" that changed the landscape a few decades ago.

This is all due to consumer pressure. Don't buy a gun that you don't feel is safe for your uses.

The OP's particular situation may involve more than the design of the gun though. Either worn parts or his trigger manipulation may be the issue.
 
I really don't like the PPQ series, an accident waiting to happen, like carrying a single action revolver with the hammer cocked.
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Not even close.

The PPQ trigger has significant tactile take up rather than a hair like trigger on SA pistol.

The PPQ has a trigger blade safety like a Glock.

The PPQ has a firing pin safety block like a Glock.

I have no reservations CCW my PPQ in a quality all kydex holster. To me it would be inanity to carry a single action revolver with the hammer cocked.
 
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I really don't like the PPQ series, an accident waiting to happen, like carrying a single action revolver with the hammer cocked.
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Not even close.

The PPQ trigger has significant tactile take up rather than a hair like trigger on SA pistol.

The PPQ has a trigger blade safety like a Glock.

The PPQ has a firing pin safety block like a Glock.

I have no reservations CCW my PPQ in a quality all kydex holster. To me it would be inanity to carry a single action revolver with the hammer cocked.


I have to totally agree with sigarms. For those that can't handle it by all means either sell it SAFETY FIRST! Or get to know your firearm and how to use it properly! To suggest that the PPQ is unsafe is just foolish! :mad:
 
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I've got the PPQ 45 also and it has happened to me a few times. I, too, am an experienced shooter. The only other pistol this has happened with was the CZ P-07 Duty that I had. I've had +40 handguns and none other has done that.
(I'm south of ATL and am looking to sell the PPQ, if anyone is interested. Great shooting gun. It's just #3 in the carry rotation.)
 
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