Tag Archives: double action

Double-Action Revolvers Have Their Drawbacks

Posted on 22 March 2021

There was a lot of interest and response to my last column on the double-action revolver. I appreciate that and, like a lot of you, I think the DA revolver is often overlooked as an option when folks select their defensive … Continue reading →

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Self-Defense: Stick WIth What’s Tried and True

Posted on 18 May 2020

We live in an era of instant gratification, and this can be a real pitfall for the defensive shooter. There is a great temptation to believe that people can quickly become adept at defensive shooting if they have a certain … Continue reading →

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Empty Chambers

Posted on 9 March 2020

Lately, I have been hearing that some people are carrying their defensive semi-automatics without a round in the chamber. I suppose that this is most often done with a thought to increasing the safety of the handgun and avoiding a … Continue reading →

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Double-Action Revolvers & Their Place in Personal Defense

Posted on 28 October 2019

As someone who started out during the era when revolvers were king, you are probably not the least bit surprised that I am tickled to see so many companies again producing double-action revolvers that are suitable for personal defense. They are … Continue reading →

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