What is single-action?
Single action means that the gun must be cocked before it can fire. In the olden-days of six-shooters, this meant that the shooter had to hand-cock the weapon. I can’t think of any single-action-only revolvers that are still in use by any responsible police agency anywhere in the civilized world. However, some semiautomatic pistols are single-action-only, such as the Colt Government M1911A. Because of the repeating slide action of that (and similar pistols,) it isn’t “as” single-action as a single-action-only revolver. But the pistol must be carried “cocked and locked” in order to be tactically effective as a law enforcement sidearm.
Related Questions
- Can I have my old model single-action revolver serviced or order parts for it without having the conversion kit installed?
- How can I tell if my single-action revolver is one that is included in the offer for the free safety update?
- What will it cost to have the conversion kit installed in my Ruger old model single-action revolver?
