Single action revolvers?

I prefer single action revolvers for hunting. I don’t need to fire 6 times to kill a deer. The trigger pull is smoother on many single actions. They are less bulky and lighter than DA revolvers of the same caliber. I also prefer their balance over a DA revolver. There are less working parts to wear out and fewer parts you might have to replace.

I also think they look better.

I also enjoy cowboy action shooting with a revolver and a custom single action is so much fun!

Are you talking about SA revolvers for hunting, recreation, competition, self-defense, or what?

For hunting, it only matters what you prefer. Essentially any DA revolver can be fired SA, so long as it doesn't have a concealed hammer. By the way, many people prefer SA revolvers because of the lighter trigger pull (i.e. you don't have to work as hard to pull the trigger), but SA revolvers don't shoot as fast for most people because you have to pull the hammer back each time you shoot. A DA revolver can be fired simply by pulling the trigger.

For certain competition shooting types, SA pistols are almost required. Cowboy Action shooting generally requires a SA pistol, often one patterned after the Colt Single Action Army and often with a matched-caliber lever-action rifle.

For self-defense, DA is usually preferred, but SA is effective, too. Again, DA pistols can be fired by simply pulling the trigger (albeit with a much heavier trigger pull), which makes them quicker to fire, especially when the shooter is under stress. Then again, the best gun for self-defense is the gun you have with you at the time.

I've shot both single-action and double-action revolvers (as well as DA/SA semi-autos and my S&W Sigma, which is Double Action Only, or DAO), and every gun that I've shot that allowed SA fire has been slightly more accurate in my hands.

Just my $0.02!

I agree with the general idea that single action revolvers are most appropriate for target and hunting, but not personal defense. If you don't believe these answers, then you can "bing it"!

Maybe someone should report you for your RANT about people that respond "google it" (actually that happens very rarely to intelligent questions in this section). It doesn't go support your initial question and doesn't pose anything new.

I simply find single action revolvers more fun to shoot. I wouldn't want one as a defensive arm, but for just the range they're hard to beat.

Assuming, of course, that you've gotten over the "spray and pray" approach to plinking. I have a few friends who still think that way, and their time at the range can get expensive quickly.

i like the classic feel of single action

its good for a hunting weapon but like stated before i would never carry a single action for defense

also with the simpler single action revolvers you are bound to get less repairs needed

Report me? All revolvers in the beginning were single action--ALL of them, and it is classic-sorry you got kicked off because you were reported, can you tell how serious I am?