What Is a Double-Action Trigger? How It Works A double-action trigger allows a handgun to cock and release its hammer with a single pull of the trigger. This creates a different trigger feel from a single-action system, where the hammer is already cocked before the trigger releases it. Understanding the difference helps explain why some […]
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What Is a Hammer-Fired Pistol? A hammer-fired pistol is a handgun that uses a spring-powered hammer to strike a firing pin, which then impacts the cartridge primer to initiate ignition. In some designs, the hammer itself incorporates the striking component. Unlike most striker-fired pistols, hammer-fired models use a pivoting hammer that may be exposed, partially […]