I believe that all modern revolvers, even the new Colt Peacemakers,
come with a transfer bar or some similar system.

I've not shot the GP100 but have shot the 686 a lot and it's my
favorite handgun, replacing the Colt 1911A1 in that regard.


On May 25, 2009, at 10:58 AM, Roger Metzger wrote:

>
>
> According to Ruger, their "transfer bar" system is designed to prevent
> accidental firing from (1) a blow to the back of the hammer spur (if
> the gun
> is dropped, for example), (2) accidently dropping the hammer on a
> chambered
> round (if you are preparing to shoot single-action and your thumb
> slips off
> the hammer spur, for example or if the hammer spur is accidently
> snagged on
> something). Can someone please tell me whether the Smith & Wesson 686
> and/or other S &W revolvers have a similar safety system? If so,
> does it
> work essentially the same way as the Ruger system? Have you shot the
> GP100
> and the 686 so you can give me your impression of the advantages of
> each?
>
> I have owned two CO2 handguns, a PPK replica and a Colt double-
> action .357
> replica. Both had screw-type tighteners for installing the CO2
> cartridges,
> but both of the tighteners tended to push the cartridge to one side
> enough
> to make it difficlut, and eventually impossible, to keep the grip side
> panels on the guns. Several years ago, when we were still living in
> Utah, I
> saw a CO2 handgun with a system that looked like it would prevent this
> problem. As I recall, the gun was designed so the pearcing of the CO2
> Cartridge occured BEFORE the cartridge was inserrted into the gun.
> Does
> anyone know which brand or brands of CO2 guns are designed to
> prevent the
> problem I had with mine? Stores in this part of Michigan don't seem to
> stockl CO2 handguns anymore and I haven't been able to find the
> information
> on the online gunstore sites.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Roger Metzger
>
> On Mon, Apr 27, 2009 at 5:56 PM, Xela <julcaesar@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Should go without saying :)
> >
> > Thanks to all for their input.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Xela
> >
> > --- In guntotingliberals@yahoogroups.com<guntotingliberals
> %40yahoogroups.com>,
> > Roger Metzger <r.metzger44@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks for the tip. I think I'll try that today. R.M.
> > >
> > > On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 5:52 PM, <Brandon.Chase@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I actually had a problem with all my shots grouping from 7-8
> o'clock
> > > > when I first got my glock 19. I cured it with lots of dry fire
> > > > practice, but in particular I focused on the "tennis ball
> squeeze" and
> > > > starting my trigger pull from the back of my shooting hand. It
> feels
> > > > strange at first, but I think it helps you squeeze the trigger
> straight
> > > > back instead of jerking it, as I haven't had any problems with
> jerking
> > > > shots since.
> > > >
> > > > On 04/22/09 12:03, Xela wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > RE: Dryfire
> > > > >
> > > > > Could you expand on your exercises? How long do you do it per
> > session?
> > > > > How many times a week/month/day? Breathing? Revolver/Auto?
> > > > >
> > > > > If auto, DA or SA?
> > > > >
> > > > > I've been trying to beat a bad case of the "jerking
> trigger". Been
> > > > > shooting at 7-8 o'clock at 7 yards.
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm kinda anal and use snapcaps.
> > > > >
> > > > > Yes, always check to make sure it's unloaded :)
> > > > >
> > > > > Xela
> > > > >
> > > > > --- In guntotingliberals@yahoogroups.com<guntotingliberals
> %40yahoogroups.com>
> > <guntotingliberals%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > > <mailto:guntotingliberals%40yahoogroups.com<guntotingliberals
> %2540yahoogroups.com>
> > <guntotingliberals%2540yahoogroups.com>>,
> >
> > > > "chemsoldier2001"
> > > > > <el_jefe99@> wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Maybe it is because my gun collection has been at the size
> it needs
> > > > > to be (though I would always like more), maybe it is because
> I am in
> > > > > the military, but I have been on a training kick for the
> last few
> > > > > years. When I first got into guns it was all about the metal
> (and
> > wood
> > > > > and polymer) I read lots of reviews and shot lots of
> different guns
> > > > > and was looking for those 1-4% increases in performance.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Now I am more into the software side. I train, I compete
> (when work
> > > > > allows) and try to attend formalized trianing when
> circumstances (and
> > > > > money) allow.
> > > > > > Two easy things I would like the advocate to everyone is:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 1. Dry fire- Once you know the basics and you have been
> shown how
> > to
> > > > > do it right, you can improve dramatically with dry fire
> practice in
> > > > > your own home. With the exception of rimfires all modern
> quality
> > > > > handguns can be dry fired thousands and thousands of time
> with no
> > > > > issues. However if you are anal you can get snap caps. You
> would be
> > > > > amazed how much you can improve without spending a dime or
> driving
> > > > > anywhere. Make sure the bloody gun is unloaded!
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 2. Airsoft- They are not cheap toys anymore. High end
> airsoft guns
> > > > > are the same size, controls, some have the same triggers as
> real
> > guns.
> > > > > The compact glock airsoft I own is the same size, weight and
> controls
> > > > > of my carry gun. It fits in the same holsters. I use it in
> my garage
> > > > > when I want to accuracy check without a range trip. The
> pellets and
> > > > > gas cost peanuts. A great way to practice perishable skills
> before
> > you
> > > > > expend costly ammo at the range. I use it to work on my one
> handed
> > and
> > > > > weak handed shooting before I go to the range. Saves me much
> > > > embarassment.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Anyone else with ideas or techniques to keep to the skills
> sharp?
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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