The new Ruger Pocket Revolver is here: Ruger LCR

[SigShooter]

To make it DAO WITHOUT a hammer would require redesigning the pistol. If you want a striker fired pistol buy one. Even with a hammer shroud there is still going to be a hammer, except if it "got locked back in some odd way" you have NO way to uncock it until you disassemble the pistol.

I've never heard of an internal hammer getting cocked into single action before, but since the cyclinder cannot be opened on an exposed hammer gun when it's cocked, then you would be really screwed if it was loaded. Then again, you'd probably be at the range since it would most likely occur there during an aborted trigger press, so send it down range when you discover the problem and send the empty gun to a smith or factory.

[tombogan03884]

I was thinking more of the Smiths and Taurus's that simply have a shroud over the normal hammer.

[ellis4538]

I would also suggest that you have your GS remove the single action notch (or what ever it is called) fron the hammer after he removes the hammer spur.  I assume that all this tinkering with things voids the warranty though!

FWIW

Richard

[Michael Bane]

In general. I believe (and teach) that DA revolvers should be shot DA except in very extenuating circumstances...for instance in an upcoming THE BEST DEFENSE on being safe on the trail, Rob Pincus and I suggest that should you be stalked by a lion — something that is becoming increasingly common here in the Front Range and in California — and a warning shot doesn't scare Mr. Beastie off, take the long shot...and take it single action.

Otherwise, learn to shoot the gun DA. I have no problem with a 10-pound DA trigger as long as it's smooth. That's because I love the big frame Smiths and Rugers, and when you're pushing that much mass in a cylinder 10 pounds is about as good as you can get — unless you sent your revolver to Randy Lee about 3 years ago, when Randy was still accepting guns to overhaul. He can do the best DA trigger on earth, and his personal guns, including N-frames, have DA trigger pulls that are nothing short of amazing.

Michael B

[ericire12]

In general. I believe (and teach) that DA revolvers should be shot DA except in very extenuating circumstances...for instance in an upcoming THE BEST DEFENSE on being safe on the trail, Rob Pincus and I suggest that should you be stalked by a lion — something that is becoming increasingly common here in the Front Range and in California — and a warning shot doesn't scare Mr. Beastie off, take the long shot...and take it single action.

Otherwise, learn to shoot the gun DA. I have no problem with a 10-pound DA trigger as long as it's smooth. That's because I love the big frame Smiths and Rugers, and when you're pushing that much mass in a cylinder 10 pounds is about as good as you can get — unless you sent your revolver to Randy Lee about 3 years ago, when Randy was still accepting guns to overhaul. He can do the best DA trigger on earth, and his personal guns, including N-frames, have DA trigger pulls that are nothing short of amazing.

Michael B

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[Rob10ring]

In general. I believe (and teach) that DA revolvers should be shot DA except in very extenuating circumstances...for instance in an upcoming THE BEST DEFENSE on being safe on the trail, Rob Pincus and I suggest that should you be stalked by a lion — something that is becoming increasingly common here in the Front Range and in California — and a warning shot doesn't scare Mr. Beastie off, take the long shot...and take it single action.

Otherwise, learn to shoot the gun DA. I have no problem with a 10-pound DA trigger as long as it's smooth. That's because I love the big frame Smiths and Rugers, and when you're pushing that much mass in a cylinder 10 pounds is about as good as you can get — unless you sent your revolver to Randy Lee about 3 years ago, when Randy was still accepting guns to overhaul. He can do the best DA trigger on earth, and his personal guns, including N-frames, have DA trigger pulls that are nothing short of amazing.

Michael B

In 2004, I was hiking in Whiting Ranch (Orange County) on a day when one male mountain biker was basically eaten and another female had her face pulled off by the same mountain lion. It's a large park and I had no idea of these attacks until I'd gotten back down to the entrance and saw all of the police. CCW is virtually non-existent  in California, so I won't say whether or not I was packing a 3 inch SP101 .357, but would that have been enough gun. We had another attack in the same park this past summer. Some bonehead wanted to pet some cubs.

[Texas_Bryan]

I don't know much about revolvers, do they make DA/SA revolvers???

[ericire12]

In 2004, I was hiking in Whiting Ranch (Orange County) on a day when one male mountain biker was basically eaten and another female had her face pulled off by the same mountain lion. It's a large park and I had no idea of these attacks until I'd gotten back down to the entrance and saw all of the police. CCW is virtually non-existent  in California, so I won't say whether or not I was packing a 3 inch SP101 .357, but would that have been enough gun. We had another attack in the same park this past summer. Some bonehead wanted to pet some cubs.

I would say, yes. Mountain lions range from 100-165 lbs...... so pretty much anything that is a man stopper would probably also be a lion stopper. You still would probably want to err on the side of caution if given a choice between something like a .380 or a .45 -- it is still a damn mountain lion!

[Timothy]

I would say, yes. Mountain lions range from 100-165 lbs...... so pretty much anything that is a man stopper would probably also be a lion stopper. You still would probably want to err on the side of caution if given a choice between something like a .380 or a .45 -- it is still a damn mountain lion!

I lived in Northern California in the late seventies while in the Navy.  Basic daily sidearm while in the coastal area was a .357 mag and when we ventured into the mountains, pretty much guarenteed that at least one of us had a .44 Mag.  Silly to let the critters eat ya when you have an alternative.  One close call walking down the freeway between Ferndale and Fortuna when a big cat (puma, mountain lion, cougar) came off the hill on the north side of the road and crossed in front of me about 20 feet away...made for a heart pumping walk to say the least...

Never let the revolver out of my hand the rest of the way...

[ericire12]

The Tarus Judge would be a n ice choice too