This isn't a troll post. I was just thinking about it the other day and I know there are a lot of round gun guys/gals that could educate me.
I have owned quite a few single action revolvers over the years. 2 Ruger Single Sixes, 2 Ruger Vaqueros (45 ACP/LC), 1 Ruger Blackhawk 44 Mag, 1 Ruger Blackhawk 9mm/38 standard frame and 1 with the new XR3'ish frame and a Colt Cowboy in .45C over the years.
All of them are gone now. I only have the Ruger Single Six that was my Dad's before he passed away anymore and honestly, if it weren't for the sentimental value of this revolver, I probably wouldn't have it.
A Smith/Ruger/Colt DA revolver with a hammer gives me the option to shoot in single action with the added benefit of being easier to load and having DA available.
Other than the nostalgia and/or cowboy action shooting requirement, what is the appeal of the single action?
I have read they are stronger and I know you can shoot 45 ACP without needing moon clips, I can see that but is there anything else that you gain by going single action that you cannot also get with a double action?
I still would like to have one of those Lipsey stainless special XR3 adjustable sight models in 45 ACP/LC but I can't think of a good reason to own one instead of getting something else as a big bore revolver.
(Either a Smith 69 or a Ruger 45 Colt)
So am I missing anything that I should contemplate?
(I have to spend 2 hours mowing the yard this afternoon and I always like to think about guns when mowing. )