Double action revolver question???

[jrebel]

This question is reference the hammerless models such as the Ruger LCR or Smith Bodyguard.  Would you carry with the cylinder full or with one empty on the hammer?  My practice with revolvers has always been to leave an open cylinder so that you did not have an accidental discharge.  I only have experience with hammered revolvers. 

Thanks

Johnny

[netcoyote]

Most modern revolvers use some type of transfer bar safety mechanism which makes it impossible for the hammer to engage the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled. The old method of carrying with the hammer over an empty chamber went back to the days when the firing pin was built into the hammer.

Check your user manual before taking any advice.

[Huntbear]

This question is reference the hammerless models such as the Ruger LCR or Smith Bodyguard.  Would you carry with the cylinder full or with one empty on the hammer?  My practice with revolvers has always been to leave an open cylinder so that you did not have an accidental discharge.  I only have experience with hammered revolvers. 

Thanks

Johnny

Absolutely carry the cylinder full.  The Ruger and the Smith are completely safe to carry that way.  You literally HAVE to have the trigger pulled ALL the way back before the hammer strikes the firing pin.  If you are actually fast enough (and I have seen it done) you can pull the trigger and not have the gun fire, buy short stroking it. 

[ghosthunter]

The only difference it will make is that you will have one less shot. Because when you cock it or pull the trigger it will rotate to the live cylinder any how.

[Biggerhammer]

Gas it all the way up!!!!

[gadwall]

Most modern revolvers use some type of transfer bar safety mechanism which makes it impossible for the hammer to engage the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled. The old method of carrying with the hammer over an empty chamber went back to the days when the firing pin was built into the hammer.

Check your user manual before taking any advice.