Striker Fired Pistols..
What NO ONE is telling you!(6 Facts) For those looking to purchase firearms, striker-fired
pistols have become increasingly popular.
Not only do they offer a sleek design, but they are also reliable and accurate.
However, there are certain aspects of these firearms that potential buyers should be aware
of before making their purchase.
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This is Bodhi from Click Clack.
And in this video, we will discuss all the things that you should need to know about
striker-fired pistols.
I will provide a comprehensive overview of the features and drawbacks of striker-fired
pistols and explain specific mechanisms about these firearms.
From understanding how striker-fired mechanisms work to the different types of striker-fired
pistols available on the market,this video will provide the information you need to make
an informed decision about your next firearm purchase.
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What Does Striker-Fired Mean?
The first thing that you need to know about striker-fired pistols is how they got their
name.
Of course, you are familiar with these striker-fired weapons, but do you really know how they came
to be?
Striker-fired refers to a type of firearm mechanism that uses a spring-loaded firing
pin, or striker, to ignite the cartridge.
This type of design is commonly used in semi-automatic pistols, as it offers a consistent trigger
pull and reset.
Striker-fired pistols often feature a pre-loaded striker, which is partially cocked when the
slide is cycled.
This reduces the trigger pull weight and allows for a faster rate of fire.
There's no such thing as a hammer that has to be pulled back and released.
Every time you pull the trigger, the striker is released, as well.
The pull weight is lighter than the standard double-action but slightly heavier than traditional
single-action mechanisms.
Some of the most notable striker-fired pistols are the Sig P320, Smith & Wesson M&P series,
Springfield XD, and Glocks.
These pistols are commonly used by civilians, but they also have law enforcement and military
variants.
History Of Striker-Fired Pistols Striker-fired pistols are also called hammerless
pistols (given that they don't use hammers) in their construction.
These semi-auto handguns gained traction in the firearm market after Gaston Glock launched
the Glock 17 in the 1980s.
Aside from being an affordable alternative to steel pistols, the Glock 17 also offered
reliability and accuracy.
However, it was not Gaston Glock who first manufactured a striker-fired pistol.
Instead, it was actually the legendary John Browning that patented the first design for
striker-fired actions.
By the way, John Browning is also the maker of the blueprint for the M1911 pistol, which
is also a hammer-fired weapon.
Striker-Fired Pistols Boasts Simplicity Striker-fired pistols are renowned for their
simplicity and ease of use.
They are simple to take apart, maintain, and put back together, making them a great choice
for gun owners who don't want to spend a lot of time on upkeep.
Because there aren't many parts involved in the construction of striker-fired pistols,
there's a minimal chance that they will experience malfunctions.
Furthermore, the striker-fired pistols are cost-efficient, given that they don't require
extensive machining.
A few components that manufacturers can save cost from fitting them.
With the simple construction of these striker-fired pistols, you will never find difficulties
in their maintenance and disassembly.
That makes them suitable for those who are still new to the world of firearms.
In fact, you can learn the fundamentals of fieldstripping by having a handy striker-fired
pistol.
You can complete the fieldstripping in a few steps.
Meanwhile, the disassembly is just a breeze.
Striker-Fired Weapons Have Sealed Actions Another aspect that you need to know about
these striker-fired pistols is that their actions have been completely sealed.
Because of this design, dirt and debris can't enter and compromise the action.
As a result, the action is impervious to malfunctions.
This particular mechanism enables these striker-fired pistols to possess impeccable durability and
reliability.
Of course, these features are highly essential for service pistols and personal defense weapons.
Trigger Pull Of Striker-Fired Pistols Despite all the advantages presented by these
striker-fired pistols, they also have their own share of disadvantages.
As I've mentioned earlier, these striker-fired pistols are known for their consistent trigger
pull.
However, keep in mind that consistency in the trigger pull will never be better than
the crisp breaks of a single-action mechanism.
Well, many argue that this is only true for those entry-level striker-fired pistols.
After all, those weapons are known for their gritty and spongy trigger pull.
But even the best striker-fired pistols out there can't match the crisp breaks of a standard
M1911 pistol.
Furthermore, these striker-fired weapons are common in polymer pistols.
Now, don't get me wrong.
I know that polymer pistols dominate the firearm market today.
They are cost-effective and offer a degree of reliability and accuracy.
Take the Glocks as a prime example.
On the flip side, for those who are searching for a firearm that is refined and well-detailed,
a hammer-fired weapon is the ideal candidate.
This analogy varies in some cases.
But most of the time, the trigger system of hammer-fired pistols provides a better experience
to their operators.
Safety Criticisms Another aspect of striker-fired pistols that
is often criticized is their safety.
One notable quality of these weapons is that they have a light trigger pull.
Sure.
That makes the pistols easy to shoot.
But at the same time, the light trigger means that they are prone to going off accidentally.
Furthermore, they don't usually have manual thumb safety.
Some models have this mechanism, but most of the striker-fired pistols--especially the
older models--lack it.
So as a piece of advice: don't take these striker-fired pistols lightly.
Handle them with care, which is something that you should do to all your weapons.
Be mindful whenever you are carrying or handling them.
At the same time, keep your finger away from the trigger unless you are planning to shoot
already.
Choosing between a striker-fired pistol and a hammer-fired pistol can be a little tricky.
However, if you are someone who wants manual safety and heavy trigger pull in your weapon,
then these striker-fired firearms aren't suitable for you.
That's it for now.
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