RIA SAO/DAO Question?

[RodsnRides]

Hello to All -

I am looking at the Rock Island Armory offerings. I note that some are "Single Action Only" (SAO) and "Double Action Only" (DAO).

I know what this means in terms of revolvers (aka wheel guns), but what exactly does it mean for the 1911 style .45 semi-automatic?

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Rick

[Cuda66]

Never heard of RIA offering a DAO 1911...link, please?

If they are, I'd wager to guess it's something like Para's LDA...

[MA2]

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[Cuda66]

Originally Posted by MA2

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If so, those wouldn't be 1911's...those are CZ75 clones.

[RodsnRides]

Originally Posted by Cuda66

Never heard of RIA offering a DAO 1911...link, please?

If they are, I'd wager to guess it's something like Para's LDA...

Here is SAO - Guns America # 914278645:

GunsAmerica - Rock Island Armory 1911 .45ACP Pistol - 1911 Pistol Copies (non-Colt) - Guns For Sale & Gun Auctions B"H

Here is DAO - Guns America # 949401942:

GunsAmerica - Rock Island Armory 1911 .45 ACP - 1911 Pistol Copies (non-Colt) - Guns For Sale & Gun Auctions B"H

The 1911 I will get will be standard 5" barrel. So, what is the deal with single action vs. double action on a semi-auto...?

Anyone?...Bueller?

[Joeywhat]

It's a mistake in the ad.

[Red82]

six hundred bucks is a lot for a RIA in my opinion.

[Palmguy]

Originally Posted by RodsnRides

Hello to All -

I am looking at the Rock Island Armory offerings. I note that some are "Single Action Only" (SAO) and "Double Action Only" (DAO).

I know what this means in terms of revolvers (aka wheel guns), but what exactly does it mean for the 1911 style .45 semi-automatic?

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Rick

Rock Island only makes single action 1911s. If a gun is really a 1911-style pistol, it will be single action only.

Might bother some here to say this, but one of the huge advantages of a 1911 is the sweet single action trigger. Don't waste your time with a double action 1911 like Para's LDA.

[RodsnRides]

Originally Posted by Red82

six hundred bucks is a lot for a RIA in my opinion.

Agreed. I am getting mine for a lot less:

http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/trading...kewood-co.html

Doesn't state action type, but the price seems right-$380.

[RodsnRides]

Well, I was able to answer the question, so I thought I would share with others:

"The 1911 is 'single action' only in that it requires the hammer to be cocked before the trigger is pulled for it to fire. Single action is as the name denotes - it does one thing...releases the hammer (or in some cases, the striker depending on the firearm). Double action, in the case of some semi autos and many revolvers, is that the trigger pull serves two functions - it both cocks the hammer and releases the hammer in one pull. 2 actions in one, basically.

The only 1911 I know of that offers a double action feature is made by Para Ordinance, and you can tell when you look at the unorthodox trigger as compared to regular 1911s. One nice thing about the 1911 is that its trigger system is one of the most customize-abe by a competent gunsmith for feel and weight. Actually, if you're entering the world of 1911s for the first time, you'll find that just about everything is customize-able, which is one of the reasons they are so fun."

Hope this is helpful to you.