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Originally Posted by evenflow  Sigarms Academy up in Exeter NH. Absolutely loved it. I'm looking for a 9MM for myself, don't know what kind to get though. Also a little confused on how to tell if a gun is SA/DA, or single action or just dual action. |
Single Action/Double Action
Reason I prefer this is because 'double action only' has a heavy trigger pull for the first round because you're actually cocking the hammer back with the trigger, as double action requires this)(being a safety in itself) but the subsequent shots have a light trigger pull. You may miss the first shot because of the heavy pull, and the lighter shots after that are just weird IMO. Many police will tellyou the same. DAO is probably better for the untrained shooter, but if you can get better at trigger pull and control you'll like the single action/double action because you can have both.
Besides, is the first round not the most important?
From Wiki
Trigger (firearms - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
""Double action/Single action (DA/SA)
A double action/single action firearm combines the features of both mechanisms. Often called traditional double action, these terms apply almost exclusively to semi-automatic handguns.[3] The function of this trigger mechanism is identical to a DA revolver. However, the firing mechanism automatically cocks the hammer or striker after the gun is fired. This mechanism will cock and release the hammer when the hammer is in the down position but on each subsequent shot, the trigger will function as a single action.[3] The Mateba Autorevolver is a hybrid revolver that functions on a DA/SA system. However, it is different in function than either a conventional revolver or semi-automatic pistol. The H&K USP is a good example of a DA/SA semi-automatic pistol. On many DA/SA pistols (including the USP) there is the option to cock the hammer before the first shot is fired. This removes the heavy pull of the double-action. Also, there is often a de-cocker to return the pistol to double-action.""
Are you strong? Can you handle a .45 ACP or .40 Cal?
Don't bother with a 9mm if you cna handle the .45 in particular, probably the best self defense round available. .40 is also good, but I feel the higher velocity, better penetration, and snappier recoil has a better place in law enforcement. Although the differences are so small, you'd be fine with either.
9mm lacks punch IMO, even if you get more rounds on target.
Anyways, I prefer the H&K USP in both .40 and .45(tad bit wider) for professional use.(the USP was unique in it's design in that it was designed from the ground up as a .40, while almost no other pistols are made this way, reducing their effectiveness in many aspects such as wear, recoil(it has an amazing recoil reduction system, you'll LOVE it) and just durability is astounding. Read up on the USP and it's
endurance tests)The USP is good if you have large hands.
Also, the Sig 220 or variants - which you seem to have tried out.
The reason the sig didn't have a safety is probably because it was a double action only, no safety. Here's a good illustration of the USP variants... Check out the graphic at the bottom.
HKPRO: The USP9 and .40 Quote:
Originally Posted by budman3 Congrats for shooting the first time. Where abouts did you end up going? The guns you shot were probably used and were carried by the police previously, hence the lack of safety. |
I've always wondered why some departments issued these, but the real professional officers would use their single actions.