Double Action Semi-Autos for Trigger Practice

[Chris_S]

I've seen double action revolvers mentioned quite a few times by people as a solid way to help develop good trigger manipulation skills. I was wondering if a double action only semi-auto (true DAO, not LEM/DAK) would be as good of a choice, if not better, since you could shoot it in a thumbs forward grip and not worry about the cylinder gap. I was curious since I'd only ever see the revolvers mentioned and I've seen a deal on an LE trade-in DAO Sig. $400 isn't a bad price, but if it's better put towards a S&W 617 or the like, I'd appreciate the input.

[JodyH]

I shoot my j-frame. 357's thumbs forward with no damage other than they get really dirty.
I only shoot fmj ammo and my guns are in time with in spec cylinder gaps.
I also wash them ASAP after shooting to cut down on lead exposure.
YMMV of course.

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[LOKNLOD]

I think the aspect of it being a .22 DA revolver plays big into the benefits. Shooting it on the cheap factors in heavily.

[Chris_S]

Thanks for the input. Not having shot revolvers before (other than a friend's stepfather seeing how much I liked his bear defense 44 mag loads through a model 29) I guess I was being overly paranoid about my thumbs and the cylinder gap on a .22 revolver. I'll be keeping an eye out for a good price on a used 617 or the like.

[Timbonez]

It wasn't until the last couple of months that I started shooting with a thumbs forward grip on revolvers. I have medium-ish (closer to small, maybe) sized hands and with a K-Frame I am no where near the gap between the cylinder and forcing cone. Even with a J-Frame my thumb doesn't get close to the gap. Unless you have overly large hands, I would think it is a non-issue.