What does SAO mean on a Sig Sauer?

What does SAO mean on a Sig Sauer?

What does SAO mean on a Sig Sauer?

Abbreviated Discussion of How a SIG SAO Action Works A SAO version of a pistol operates, as its name implies, only in single action mode.

What does SAO mean in pistols?

Single Action semi-automatics are still the same as far as 1 trigger pull = 1 fired shot and needing to have the hammer manually pulled back before the first shot, but they differ from single-action revolvers in that the recoil from the fired round will cock the hammer for follow-up shots.

What is SFDA trigger?

The trigger assembly called SFDA (Striker Fire Double Action) by CZ is a partially pre-tensioned system, as we know from GLOCK pistols. Here, part of the force is stored into the striker spring by the forward slide movement. The remainder is then transferred via the trigger finger over the trigger bar to the striker.

What is the difference between double-action and striker fired?

Double-action-only means that the trigger must cock and release the firing mechanism every time a shot is fired. Double-action/single-action means the first shot out of the gun is fired by cocking and releasing the firing mechanism — hammer or striker — with the first trigger pull.

What is a Sao?

Security Assistance Office/Officer (US DoD) SAO.

What is trigger overtravel?

Overtravel is the characteristic of a trigger to continue its rearward motion after the sear releases the hammer/firing pin/striker. Overtravel reduction is the attempt to eliminate post-release movement of the trigger, through a variety of components and/or assemblies.

What does Vrmmo stand for?

Acronym. Definition. VRMMORPG. Virtual Reality Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game.

What is DAO trigger?

Double action (or double-action) refers to one of two systems in firearms where the trigger both cocks and releases the hammer. Double-action only (DAO) firearms trigger: The trigger both cocks and releases the hammer.