Double Action: Classic Revolvers for Target Shooting, Hunting, and Security. Cet article n’est pas disponible.Double Action: Classic Revolvers for Target Shooting, Hunting, and Security

This superb reference book describes the most popular of these revolvers Colt, Smith & Wesson, Sturm-Ruger, Taurus and others in words and superb, high-quality photographs, documenting their design, technology, and how they shoot. It also describes what they can achieve in precision shooting and discusses trigger pull weight and groups. Double action revolvers in which the trigger cocks and drops the hammer are more popular and much favoured by bodyguards and security service personnel, where having a weapon that is both inconspicuous and handy counts more than firepower or the quickest reload. These weapons are also favoured by hunters who can get five or seven shots in a powerful calibre, even with a feather-light titanium snub nose.

Ulrich Schwab has written and photographed several books on firearms. He has also won thirteen titles at German pistol and revolver shooting championships. He lives in Stuttgart, Germany.