sikacz wrote: Fri Dec 23, 2022 7:02 pm
I guess I don’t understand the fascination with a SA only revolver. All DA/SA revolvers that I have are just as easy to shoot single action, which I prefer to do. But, a single action only can never be shot double action. Somehow, I don’t get why defending a SAO on the basis that it will be that last gun confiscated is somehow a redeeming quality. Yes, I agree shoot what you enjoy. Revolvers are among my favorites and the only gun I carry for protection and five rounds at that.
Did I defend SAO on that basis? It's certainly an intriguing point, that had occurred to me and I might have mentioned that somewhere, but by itself, that wouldn't be enough to influence my purchase. I ruled out SA initially because it reminded me of the bolt-action rifles I shot in summer camp-- working the bolt totally made me lose my focus and concentration, while cocking a revolver can be done much faster, and involves simpler, shorter, less distracting movements. SA revolvers also have fewer moving parts, and should require less maintenance than DA's, though the difference may be very minor. And expense is another consideration: I do want to get a smaller DA revolver at some point, but that's a more complicated decision involving more money. For $140, this was a much simpler choice!
Another point: With my SA/DA Mak, I do find the first shot distracting, though I like the idea of needing more trigger pressure to fire the first round for safety reasons. I always find myself standing there and wincing, pulling gently on the trigger and thinking, "When will it actually fire?!" I could get used to that, but it does take my head out of the game. (And it doesn't take much, it seems!)
The fact that an SA 22/22 mag revolver does not have to be rostered really brought home to me the stupidity of many gun restrictions, at least as they are written. This thing isn't a frickin' airsoft gun, and it's more capable than a lot of pistols that are banned.
Now, of course, I
am thinking about .22 DA revolver with a barrel of 3 inches or less. And the question of what to get, and what is actually available and might be in stock somewhere, seems complicated, frustrating, and overwhelming. From what I can tell-- and these are questions, often based on inference or rumor, though they are framed as statements:
* There are no convertible 22/22 mag DA's, generally, and certainly none in California.
* For .22 or .22 mag, I am limited to Ruger LCRs, Taurus 942s, or a variety of expensive offerings from S&W that aren't that well reviewed.
* Taurus 942s are rarely in stock.
I'm leaning strongly towards a 942 if I can find one. It's hard to get someone to pick up the phone at a gun store, the inventory listed online (for the few stores that do list inventory) is often not accurate, so I've got to plan a series of expeditions.
