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The Basics of the 9MM Semi-Automatic Handgun
Single Action Handguns
Double Action Handguns
The De-Cocker Lever On Handguns
External: Parts Of A 9MM Handgun
How A Handgun Ejects A Bullet
How To Take Apart A 9MM Handgun
Internal: Parts Of A 9MM Handgun
How To Lubricate A Handgun
How To Unload A Handgun
How To Reassemble A Handgun
Techniques to Reassemble A Handgun
The Basic Handgun Function Test
Additional Handgun Function Tests
How To Clear A Jammed Handgun
Additional Information about Jammed Handguns
How To Load A Handgun Magazine
How To Insert A Handgun Magazine
How to Use A Handgun
Summary: Learn the difference between a single action, a double action and a single/double action handgun in this free gun safety video.
Lee Laster lives in Western Massachusetts & works in the public safety sector. He has been a state certified firearms instructor for the past 6 years. He is also co-founder of...read more
"We spoke about single action. We're going to talk about double action. In my previous series again, with the 40 caliber semi-automatic weapon. That weapon is designed for double action only. It has a tough trigger pull, which means a certain amount of force is needed, 10 pound, 11 pounds, 12 pounds, possibly even 13 pounds. Those numbers can be varied or can be altered, but the weapon would need to back a factory and have them do it. I wouldn't advice trying to make a lighter trigger if you didn't know exactly what you were doing. Double action only. As fast as you can pull the trigger, that's how fast rounds will come out, but the trigger pull is consistent from the first round to the last round. If it's 10 pound trigger pull in the first round, it'll be 10 pound trigger pull at the last round. It kind of gives it consistency throughout the board. Once you get used to shooting a double action only weapon, you really can't tell the difference. If you hurt it you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a single action/double action pistol versus a double action only."
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oldephram said
on 8/8/2009 Do you realize that not a single word in this video describes a Double Action handgun? Every word in this video could be attributed to a Single Action gun as well. Very poor instruction.
Also, from 17 seconds to 26 seconds in this video was all "aaaaaahhhhm, errr,," and blank stares, and a "tough trigger pull" Wow, great description of a double action trigger pull.