SAA vs DAA

[Maxximus Redneckus]

IM on the market for a pistol. I know a lot about  Single and double action revolvers have quite a few. Pros and cons of each ??? does a SAA have less moving parts then a DAA??

[pa mountain man]

Revolvers are great in the sense that they are fool proof, but when they do have a glitch, its usually very bad.

I carry a Ruger P94 .40S&W, I love the cartridge, but hate the gun, it's been nothing but trouble. I have several Ruger rifles that are great, but I will never buy another Ruger semi-auto handgun again.

If you don't mind carrying a full frame gun, I recommend the .40, or 10mm. The 10mm is a little harder to find, but it is alot more powerful than the .40. I'd stay away from the 9mm, it is cheaper to shoot, but the 10mm was introduced in the 80's, shortly after crack's debut, because the 9mm was horribly under powered for the target.

I'm a firearm collector, reloader, target shooter, and hunter, if you have a cartridge question, PM me and I'll try to give you a little info.

Can't go wrong with a Glock, you can bury it in the sand for a year, dig it up and fire away.

Mark

[Bassn Blvd]

They are not the prettiest of guns but I like my Glocks. I have two 40 cals.  I have put several thousand rounds through each one without ANY malfunctions.  They are super easy to clean, only 4 parts. A rag and can of brake/carb cleaner is about all it takes.

[Maxximus Redneckus]

I do want a 40 or 45 ..full size or compact ??? soo many choices LOL ..Mountian man i have ruger revolvers they do good so ur saying stay away from pistols??? my sp101 is like a anvil prob had 20 tho rounds through it tufff as hell

[skunked_again]

kimber pro carry 10

[Catt]

[skunked_again]

Revolvers are great in the sense that they are fool proof, but when they do have a glitch, its usually very bad.

I carry a Ruger P94 .40S&W, I love the cartridge, but hate the gun, it's been nothing but trouble. I have several Ruger rifles that are great, but I will never buy another Ruger semi-auto handgun again.

If you don't mind carrying a full frame gun, I recommend the .40, or 10mm. The 10mm is a little harder to find, but it is alot more powerful than the .40. I'd stay away from the 9mm, it is cheaper to shoot, but the 10mm was introduced in the 80's, shortly after crack's debut, because the 9mm was horribly under powered for the target.

I'm a firearm collector, reloader, target shooter, and hunter, if you have a cartridge question, PM me and I'll try to give you a little info.

Can't go wrong with a Glock, you can bury it in the sand for a year, dig it up and fire away.

Mark

if its been nothing but trouble id not carry it. i myself have never had a problem with ruger auto loaders. ive only had a few but they all worked perfect.

also, for a defensive round the 9mm hardball isnt the worst idea ever. high cap. mags in compact autos make for a comfortable carry.

[Maxximus Redneckus]

catt love that setup ...45 long colt talk about a fun round u can load um just for blinkin or bear

[MattinOK]

One thing to think about is that the trigger pull on a DA is much higher than that of a SA. If carrying this pistol for self defense the high trigger pull might be bad. If you have adrenaline pumping thru your veins, your not going to remember a slow steady trigger pull, and likely jerk the trigger. Now since you have to pull harder on a DA you'll jerk harder, goofing around with your accuracy. Just my $0.02

[Catt]

catt love that setup ...45 long colt talk about a fun round u can load um just for blinkin or bear

Weapon: "Three Screw" S47 Super Blackhawk manufactured in 1969, 7 ½ barrel, 13 ½ overall, & weighing in at 48 ozs empty. Varnished walnut grip panels with a Ruger trademark black eagle on a silver medallion.

Cartridge: .44 Magnum Lead Semi - Wadcutter 240 - gr

[Aaron]

I would get a 1911 .45.   I have two of them one is a nightstand gun and one is my carry gun.  They are very accurate, have great triggers, are reliable, and just plain feel good.

I used to have a Taurus 24/7 .40, it was my first handgun and first carry gun.  It was accurate, and reliable but I HATED the long DA trigger.  I sold that gun.  I have shot glocks and don't really care for them.  The .40 is a good round but I just like the .45.