Correct. On a common revolver, say a .38 revolver, you use your thumb or preferably your other hand to cock the hammer and then you squeeze the trigger.
With a .45 semiautomatic you can pull the trigger slightly, hear the click of the hammer cocking, and then squeeze the trigger completely and fire.
24 posted on 08/04/2006 9:46:49 AM PDT by wideawake
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