Yeah, I'm unfamiliar with the exact details, but pretty much every
revolver but an exact replica of something old will have some sort of
try-not-to-fire-if-dropped mechanism.

Some (S&Ws?) use a 'rebounding hammer' setup where the hammer backs off
from the firing pin once you let go of the trigger..

Eric Sowers wrote:
> 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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