2007-11-15 00:18:25 · 9 answers · asked by Larry W 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Depends on what you are firing. So...no...not in all cases.
2007-11-15 00:27:01 · answer #1 · answered by deniseandreu 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Single action revolvers, yes. Double action revolvers optional (not recommended). Single-action-first-shot-only semi-automatics (like the 1911) yes, to initiate firing your pistol (after the first shot it leaves the hammer pulled back for the next shot). Winchester 1894 & 1892 type rifles yes, unless you work the lever which will leave the hammer pulled back and ready to shoot.
NOTE: Some guns are hammerless, so no, it is not always necessary to pull back the hammer on a gun before firing.
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2007-11-15 02:45:59 · answer #2 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To find out for yourself just pull the trigger, If the hammer moves , then you have a double action, if it doesn't move you have to pull the hammer back before being able to fire the gun.*
2007-11-15 03:13:04 · answer #3 · answered by dca2003311@yahoo.com 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether it's a revolver or a semi-auto and whether it's single action, double action or both.
A single action revolver has to be ****** for each shot.
A double action revolver either has to be ****** or the trigger pull is longer and heavier for each shot.
A single action semi-auto needs to be ****** for the first shot, but this is usually achieved whilst loading it. For subsequent shots the action cocks the hammer.
A SA/DA semi-auto may be ****** or not for the first shot, for subsequent shots the action will reset the hammer.
A DAO semi-auto can not be ****** and has a heavy long trigger pull.
WWD - the reason for Double Action Only is that some police lawyers convinced the senior cops that they would be safer from negligent discharges, but the truth we both know is that under stress a frightened cop won't even feel the heavy trigger as he pumps his full magazine into the bridegroom he has mistaken for a fleeing felon (New York last year).
2007-11-15 03:25:16 · answer #4 · answered by Chris H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Single-actions require the hammer be pulled back. Double-actions will "self-cock" with a heavy trigger pull, but also will work in the same way as a single-action. Lately there's been a little popularity in "double-action-only" handguns for reasons that have eluded me.
2007-11-15 01:15:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Depends if the firearm in question is a hammer fired or striker fired. Hammer fired, yes. Striker fired has no external hammer.
2007-11-15 01:15:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
most single shot break actions yes: but bolt actions no: lever actions some but not all: single action(revolver) yes: double action(revolver) you can but dont have to: semi auto(pistol or rifle) somebut not all: full auto no
2007-11-15 06:23:51 · answer #7 · answered by hunter1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is single action yea. If it is dauble action then no.
2007-11-15 01:40:30 · answer #8 · answered by Heidi 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If its a rifle like a 30.30 then yea, or else it wouldn;t fire.
2007-11-15 01:09:39 · answer #9 · answered by Elite_Prep_6661 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋