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Offline Lawdog

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« on: November 08, 2005, 11:09:57 AM »
Strictly for hunting use only which do you prefer, Single Action or Double Action?  For me itÂ’s my scoped Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 magnum that gets the nod.  Lawdog
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« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2005, 11:41:15 AM »
Since I only have a 44 Redhawk I'll have to say double.  Of course I may buy a Blackhawk next week and change my mind.  There was this SSBH I saw down at.........
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« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2005, 11:51:28 AM »
If not my Contender or Encore, my 6" GP 100 357 DA.
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« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2005, 11:52:55 AM »
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Single actions for me...Blackhawk, Vaquero, T/C Encore.
I just like the feel, the natural (for me) pointability, and the "roll" factor for handling the "hot stuff". (as I sit here ironically nursing a scuffed thumb from my .45 Vaquero this A.M.  :) )
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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2005, 12:21:28 PM »
I hunt with TC Contenders so they are technically single actions.  In revolvers I've owned three different Ruger single actions and sold them all off, I'm a double action revolver person.
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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2005, 01:38:19 PM »
When strictly hunting, it is my TC's all the way. As far as revolvers while hunting, it is usually double action. One of the areas I hunt in involves going into one area and then driving to another. It is easier to load and unload a DA with speedloaders than an SA. But I do like SA's and would never get rid of one.
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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2005, 02:15:23 PM »
I use both. I have a BFR in 500 Mag and will be using my S&W460 Mag for deer hunting. I also have my S&W 44 Mag or my FA 454 Casull.  :D  What ever the mood strikes me is what I use.  :D
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« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2005, 03:08:01 PM »
Single action only for me...
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« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2005, 04:39:50 PM »
I use all three, Single Action,Double Action and T/C Contender.

If I had a 10mm Glock I would use it also.
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« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2005, 05:02:48 PM »
I just can't get over single actions & still dearly love my 1860 army & 36 cal navy colts (cap & Ball of course)
Those single actions seem to get where you can operate them subconsiencly just like the manual transmission in your vehicle (Still have one of those too) :)
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« Reply #10 on: November 09, 2005, 04:22:34 AM »
I prefer my S&W 29, 8 3\8 for its handling and the way it recoils but I use my single actions more because they can be loaded warmer for hunting and I don't want to harm that 29. I love it. I can't keep it out of the field for very long.

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« Reply #11 on: November 09, 2005, 05:18:50 AM »
I hunt with S&W wheelguns and a Desert Eagle, but I usually cock the hammer and FIRE in single action mode when trying to fill a tag.
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« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2005, 10:36:23 AM »
I have no preference...I own a single action but that doesn't mean that I would only buy single actions...Although, even if I owned a double action I would still shoot it single action for hunting purposes...
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« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2005, 11:58:10 AM »
Single action.

I've had a Ruger Redhawk, Colt Anaconda and a Smith 629 and like most people I see with larger caliber DA's at the range or in the field I shot them all single action 95% of the time.

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« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2005, 11:58:42 AM »
For me it is either SA (Ruger 22, 22mag, 45 or BFR 475) or else it is lever action (Marlin 45/70)  I guess I an an old fart at heart.  Like the traditional stuff but like em in Stainless.  Go figure!
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« Reply #15 on: November 09, 2005, 04:14:57 PM »
i prefer double action recoil verses s.a..  with that being said,  i hunt with a single action freedom arms 44.  

i really liked the way my contenders recoiled with pachmayer grips on, too.
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« Reply #16 on: November 10, 2005, 11:15:28 AM »
Single action for me with any revolver, I shoot better groups.
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« Reply #17 on: November 12, 2005, 03:16:31 AM »
As long as both are quality guns, either. Personally, I prefer the double action grip frames.
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« Reply #18 on: November 13, 2005, 02:13:25 PM »
Double actions. I like the way the recoil doesn't hurt my elbow.

Well, I gotta edit this, 'cause I just got an Encore! It doesn't hurt my elbow either!
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« Reply #19 on: November 13, 2005, 02:35:45 PM »
Single action for me.SBH .44 mag.If I used a double,I'd cock the hammer anyway :lol: ...........Rick  "What recoil"????? :eek:
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« Reply #20 on: November 14, 2005, 02:07:44 PM »
I gotta say its single action revolvers all the way for me. ( ihuntbucks ) I realy like your Avatar. :D  :D  :D ........Joe.........
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« Reply #21 on: November 14, 2005, 04:49:50 PM »
Single Action! I love my .44 Mag SBH.
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« Reply #22 on: November 14, 2005, 11:55:44 PM »
Looks like we've got a few "Traveling Men" onboard.

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« Reply #23 on: November 15, 2005, 02:28:24 AM »
I have a choise of witch gun I could use for hunting. The one I'll be using
is double action, My S&W500. :D
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« Reply #24 on: November 15, 2005, 02:49:13 AM »
Quote from: IKE
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« Reply #25 on: November 16, 2005, 04:28:32 AM »
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I use all three, Single Action,Double Action and T/C Contender.

If I had a 10mm Glock I would use it also.



I've used all these as well and prefer double actions in 7.5" SRH 454 Casull or 6" 629 44 mag the most.  I usually carry my 7.5" Ruger SRH 454 Casull with 360gr C/P WLNGC's @ 1520fps because I live where the big bears play.

My single actions right now are 2 s/s 5.5" Ruger Bisley Vaquero's in 45 Colt with 300gr XTP's @ 1280fps that will group 10" @ 100 yards.

I also have 2 10mm's a G20 with a 5" KKM barrel and a Colt Delta Elite with a 6" Barsto barrel. I carry these only when I have a rifle along or I'm jumping in and out of the truck alot.
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« Reply #26 on: November 16, 2005, 08:38:56 AM »
Both of my hunting handguns are double action. Seems that when we have deer hunting in SD. you have to have gloves on. I guess I am just more comfortable with the double action long squeeze.

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« Reply #27 on: February 03, 2006, 04:05:40 PM »
I have taken deer with both. I prefer my ruger black hawk with 4.5 inch barrel in 45 long colt.  Effective on deer. Very Compact and carryable. Iron sights. Great gun! Also used cast bullets with 45 lc.
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« Reply #28 on: February 03, 2006, 04:40:48 PM »
Pictures Where's the pictures?
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« Reply #29 on: February 03, 2006, 09:49:34 PM »
both depending on the mood
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