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Gents: I know nothing about handguns so a question: What is the third click when cocking the hammer on a Colt SAA? I just purchased a first generation .32-20. the first click of the hammer is the safety. The second click releases the cylinder so it will spin to load or unload. The fourth click locks the cyliner so it is ready to fire. But, what is the third click for? After the third click the hammer moves forward to the second click position. The cylinder locks after a slight movement. Thanks for yor time. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation ______________________________ | ||
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Cal, I think the four clicks you hear are: first click is bolt dropping (as you said, allowing cylinder to move), then passing half cock notch on hammer, then bolt rising and engaging cylinder and last is sear engaging full-cock notch. | |||
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I always liked those clicks. There's nothing like the sound of authenticity. Cal even though you were selling the 32-20 brass since you still have the Colt I assume you still want that ammo. I'm holding it for you until you come down in the spring. Never mistake motion for action. | |||
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ski1: thanks for the info. NC: I have a .32-20 in an 1873 Winchester and a just purchased SAA. I found 800 brass cases and sold half as I will never use that many. I will be down in the spring if I can get away (mom, 92, had a stroke and she comes home the end of October and I and a hire will care for her). Cheers, gents, Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation ______________________________ | |||
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Let me know when you're going to be here + an address + I'll send them to you. Best, R. Never mistake motion for action. | |||
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Five Clicks: Ok, here is what you are hearing; I have owned SAAs since 68; first one was a Ruger Single Six. Until 73 they were like Colts. At least 20 of them or so. First click: Trigger falls past "safety" notch. Second click: Trigger falls past half-cock notch. Third click: Cylinder bolt is released and hits the cylinder. Fourth click: Trigger falls into the full-cock notch. Fifth click: You may or may not hear: Locking bolt falls into a cylinder notch. This click is so close to, or in concert with, full cock that you might not hear it. Depends on how it is timed, or worn. | |||
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