Double action (or double-action) refers to one of two systems in firearms where the trigger both cocks and releases the hammer.. Double-action only (DAO) firearms trigger: The trigger both cocks and releases the hammer. There is no single-action function and the hammer will return to its decocked position after each shot.. Double Action Kellerman (DAK): A varant of traditional double-action ... More @Wikipedia
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