What revolver has the lightest trigger pull?

Speaking from my own experience, S&W 686 in Single Action is very light trigger at 3 1/2 lbs, the Charter Arms in . 44 special or . 38 has a trigger pull of just over 3 lbs in SA.

Do you need to pull the hammer back on a revolver?

On a single action revolver you must pull the hammer back cocking the revolver for each shot. A double action revolver will pull the hammer back and release it with each pull of the trigger. Most double action revolvers can also be fired as single action by cocking the hammer prior to pulling the trigger.

What does hairpin trigger mean?

: a trigger on a gun that needs very little pressure to cause the gun to shoot.

What revolver has the best trigger?

Off the shelf, the Ruger LCR (Light Compact Revolver) is often rated as having the best factory trigger of any revolver.

Is a revolver easier to shoot?

One advantage of the revolver in home defense is that it is easier to operate and learn to shoot. There isn’t much to shooting a revolver: simply open the cylinder, insert bullets, close the cylinder and pull the trigger. Revolvers are limited to a handful of bullets, typically six.

What is the purpose of a hammer on a revolver?

The hammer is a part of a firearm that is used to strike the percussion cap/primer, or a separate firing pin, to ignite the propellant and fire the projectile. It is so called due to the fact that it resembles a hammer in both form and function.

What is DAO trigger?

A double-action trigger, also known as double-action only (DAO) to prevent confusion with the more common hybrid DA/SA designs, is a trigger that must perform the double function of both cocking and releasing the hammer/striker.

What is hair trigger controller?

Hair Trigger Locks stop the trigger movement after the shot and get you ready for the next one. Simply flip the switch again to get back to full-range trigger motion, or use the app to further fine-tune your settings.