single and double action pistols differences
A single action pistol (for example 1911A1 or Browning High Power) must be manually cocked in order for the first shot to be fired. A double action pistol is self cocking i.e. pulling the trigger cocks and fires the weapon.
723. A single action pistol (for example 1911A1 or Browning High Power) must be manually cocked in order for the first shot to be fired. A double action pistol is self cocking i.e. pulling the trigger cocks and fires the weapon.