That’s not what this story is about though. Subsequent shots will typically be single action on a semi-auto. A consistent trigger activation of closer to 12 lbs is required to get the hammer all the way back to the point it breaks to drop the hammer or striker. It pulls the hammer back and also releases it to fire the round. With a Double Action (DA) firing mechanism, the trigger serves two purposes. A moderate trigger activation of 5-7 lbs is enough to fire it (sometimes it is less depending on the trigger). Whether we are talking about a revolver, a hammered SA semi-auto (like the 1911) or a striker-fired SA semi-auto (like a Glock), the firearm needs to be cocked in order to be ready to fire. With a Single Action (SA) firing mechanism, your trigger only drops the hammer or releases the firing striker. But did you know that you activate the trigger differently on a Single Action vs. With a suitable support hand grip and a stable presentation, your firing hand really does very little work – merely activating the trigger. It is one of the reasons pistol instructors are using words like “press the trigger” instead of “squeeze” or “pull”. ![]() ![]() It is very easy to push the muzzle away from your strong side or pull it toward your strong side while firing. Trigger control is a huge factor in pistol accuracy.
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