Ok, I need the scoop on hammerless revolvers. I know nothing about them. Thanks.
OK, I will be the first smartass, they don't have an exposed hammer.
I think the easiest way to describe it is that a hammerless revolver will be pure double action. A revolver with an exposed hammer can typically be both a single action (you cock the hammer back manually) or double action (squeezing the trigger both cocks the hammer and rotates the cylinder). Pros of the hammerless in my opinion would be you would not have the exposed hammer to catch on your clothing, and a consistent trigger pull, albiet a little harder than your trigger pull once you have cocked an exposed hammer model. Make sense?
Sounds like a good excuse to go shopping and find one you can squeeze. You may find that due to the larger frame of your .357 it is harder to utilize the double action than it would be with a smaller framed weapon. Sounds like you are probaly a smaller woman or just have small hands? Not saying that is a bad thing... Maybe go with a semi auto instead..
J, I'll be honest with you, I'm kinda afraid of them. I trust my life on the revolver I own, not so much on a semi.
The biggest advantage is that they can be shot from your pocket or purse without fear of something getting in front of the hammer and keeping the gun from firing.
Right. I've had them jam and if I have to pull a gun (which I have before) I want to absolutely know without a doubt that it is going to fire.
I trust revolvers and to me, the trust is half the battle.
Diane what kind of revolver is your .357?
I would go to your closest fun shop and dry fire as many as possible and see.
Hmm, so I can do that? Buckeye Outdoors is close to us.
Explain you concern about trigger pull and ask permission to dry fire, the answer should be yes but it's courteous to ask.