The Essence of Single-Shot Firearms At its core, a single-shot firearm, as the name suggests, is designed to fire only one round before requiring manual reloading. This simple yet effective design represents one of the earliest firearm technologies. These firearms exemplify an elegant simplicity, where the user must manually insert a cartridge or load a … Read more
Introduction The world of firearms can seem complex, a maze of terminology and mechanisms. One of the most fundamental distinctions you’ll encounter concerns the firing action: double action (DA) versus single action (SA). These terms represent distinct approaches to how a firearm operates, influencing everything from trigger feel and shooting speed to the overall safety … Read more
Unveiling the Single Action Mechanism The Single Action mechanism, in its essence, is a system built around a pre-cocked hammer or firing pin. This means that before the firearm is ready to fire, the hammer must be manually cocked, either by drawing it back with your thumb or, in some cases, via the slide action … Read more
