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Single or Double Action recoil?
I have heard that the recoil from shooting single action is less than the recoil from shooting double action. This claim was made specifically in regard to the Super Redhawk .44 magnum. I does not seem logical or reasonable to me. Is there any truth to the claim?
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12-02-2010, 10:30 PM
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The grip of the firearm MAY play with how the recoil is felt. Other factors include the weight of the firearm, ammo, etc...
The single action grip will normally allow the firearm to rotate upwards. The double action will not.
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12-02-2010, 11:00 PM
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Now,let me see if I've got this right. Recoil,from the same gun,is different shooting single action then double action? I have NEVER heard that. I'd like to know if its true as well. I don't have any wheel guns though. I wonder if semi autos could act the same?
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12-02-2010, 11:09 PM
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Actually I saw a video on U Tube where the shooter explained that single action was less recoil, then shot double action and claimed there was much more recoil. I don't understand that at all.
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I notice that in the process of operating the trigger on some DA revolvers, especially larger caliber handguns, my grip changes. This becomes uncomfortable for me and I find myself firing the weapon as a SA to afford better control. Could be the grips aren't what would be ideal, for me, or the shifting of the weapon when fired. It is worse weak side than strong side and doesn't occur with a classic two handed grip.
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The only thing I've heard is about the single action grip allowing the gun to rotate in your hand and reduces felt recoil but as dan mentioned there are other factors. Once I get a chance to shoot my Super Blackhawk I can compare it to my 629 and let you know.
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Once I get a chance to shoot my Super Blackhawk I can compare it to my 629 and let you know.
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Those will differ greatly, Spitty, even when shooting the 629 in SA mode.
The differences in SA vs. DA in respect to the same gun will differ only in the hand of the shooter. The gun will recoil the same every time it is shot with a common round. It feels greater in DA, because your hand is in motion, you are more stable usually in SA and many other reasons that are simply physiological.
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the recoil forces are the exact same. laws of physics dont change by pulling a trigger. percieved recoil could if the gun grip doesnt fit you for the singl vs double.
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When I shoot my revolver single or double action I can't tell the difference in recoil......but, that being said, I'm not an experienced enough shooter to notice subtle differences. I do like single action better simply because of the ease of the trigger squeeze.
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Originally Posted by JonM
the recoil forces are the exact same.
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Given the same load in the same gun. . . . yes. 
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