Posted: 5/8/2006 7:11:23 AM EDT
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Some thoughts on the double strike capability of pistols like a Walther P99 and other DAO autos. I think that the JCP has a requirement that pistols have a double strike capability. So this seems to be important to the US Gov. But why? I realize that this is an extra security thing – if the round doesn’t fire, pull the trigger again. But if the round doesn’t go off with the first pull of the trigger, it’s probably not going to fire when you pull the trigger on it again. The training that I’ve received is to get the round out of the gun and get the next one chambered. With all of the Glocks in service with police forces, this feature doesn’t really seem to have much purpose. So what do you think? Is it necessary? Did Gaston Glock mistakenly overlook this feature? Or, is it worthless? |
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I agree that double strike capability is another one of those solutions for a problem that either doesn't exist or exists only because of something stupid on the part of the operator. If a round doesn't fire, its one of two different problems. It could be a problem with the ammo. If the ammo is bad, I don't want it going off in the gun. Tap, rack and bang! If its a problem with the gun, it means the operator probably messed with a spring to cause a light strike. If you don't know what you're doing, keep your friggin hands off the internals! |
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John Moses Browning(peace be upon him) overlooked the double strike as well. anyway I dont think it is needed or even useful. while I dont mind a double action first shot, DAO is overkill when erring on perceived safety. if a primer doesnt pop on the first try it most likely wont on the second, so why try to light off a round that wont fire? tap, rack, bag drill it and get back into the fight without wasting time. |
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Personally I don't think it's going to make a difference. However, if you don't have a lot of experience in the shooting realm then you might enjoy having the ability to get a second strike on misfire. The other side of the coin here is the skill level of the individuals that have had a good deal of training. In this case a malfunction would be met with a tap, rack and pull. Rob www.seguns.com |