Springfield Armory XD(M) OSP 9mm Black Pistol

A: Similar but not identical Greg. Although both the double-action-only and striker-fired pistols are recommended action types for concealed handguns, the ease of firing the striker-fired cannot be matched by the double action only. Most striker fired pistols, particularly Glocks, cannot be de-cocked. It takes much more time to master the ability to fire the double-action-only pistol, and this should play a part in your selection process. There is no reason to make things more complicated, especially if you're starting out. A very good read with details is : https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2016/3/22/rifleman-qa-double-action-single-action-dasa-dao-striker-fired/

A: the terms single action and double action really don't fit striker fired guns, some have the trigger full retracted and when the trigger is pull they are released to hit the primer. Some striker fired have the firing pin partially retracted to a middle or in the ready position. The trigger pulls the firing pin back the rest of the way and releases it to fire the gun. the cycling of the gun returns it to that middle position article https://loadoutroom.com/thearmsguide/how-it-works-striker-fired-pistols/

A: Hi Greg, Most striker fired pistols, particularly Glocks, cannot be de-cocked. In the M&P designs, the cycling of the slide fully loads the striker. The trigger is not used or designed to add any additional significant striker spring compression. It performs no function of any double action mechanism. All M&P pistols are DAO (Double Action Only) , although I can see why some folks believe otherwise, since the pre-set striker is only pushed back a short distance during the trigger press and there's no second strike provision. I'm fairly certain that all M&P revolvers are DAO, also. https://loadoutroom.com/thearmsguide/how-it-works-striker-fired-pistols/

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