Restrike Capability - The Firearms Forum

durk · 11-04-2006, 11:24 PM

Hi again all. I'm sure everyone else knows the answer to this but me, so I have to ask so I can know also. This is a feature on the Kimber KPD .40 cal (Double action trigger pull is consistent at 8-9 pounds and offers restrike capability. )
What does (restrike capability) mean?
Thanks.

JohnK3 · 11-05-2006, 01:21 AM

It means that if the round doesn't go off the first time you pull the trigger, you can pull the trigger a second time to try again.

lead · 11-05-2006, 09:57 AM

It's also a feature on the Pro versions of the new Taurus pistols.

Pistolenschutze · 11-05-2006, 11:26 AM

JohnK3 has the right of it, durk. A restrike capability is a feature not often found on auto pistols; i.e., the trigger does not reset automatically after it is squeezed--the pistol has to be re-racked to cock it again. Thus if you have a bad round, or if the pistol experiences an FTF (failure to fire) for any reason, it has to be cleared before it may be discharged again. Generally, this is an inherent weakness in an auto that does not affect a revolver and why some prefer a revolver over an auto for defensive purposes.

johnston3407 · 11-05-2006, 11:43 AM

I guess it only applies to double action without exposed hammer?

southernshooter · 11-05-2006, 09:56 PM

VegasTech702 · 11-06-2006, 12:20 AM

Both my pistols can do that. Beretta 92FS and Bersa Thunder .380. I love my DA/SA stuff.

southernshooter · 11-06-2006, 12:47 AM

Restrike aren't hard if it has a hammer but on a DAO it gives a second chance on a round with out having to rack the slide a feed a new round.
On a SA/DAO all you have to do pull the hammer back again without losing your firing stance

VegasTech702 · 11-06-2006, 01:52 PM

No, I would just pull the trigger to cock the hammer and release it causing a restrike.

durk · 11-06-2006, 06:43 PM

Thanks everyone! I'm slowly getting up to speed on this gun stuff.

11-04-2006, 11:24 PM	#1
durk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,026	Restrike Capability Hi again all. I'm sure everyone else knows the answer to this but me, so I have to ask so I can know also. This is a feature on the Kimber KPD .40 cal (Double action trigger pull is consistent at 8-9 pounds and offers restrike capability. ) What does (restrike capability) mean? Thanks. __________________ Durk -->

11-05-2006, 01:21 AM	#2
JohnK3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,636	Re: Restrike Capability It means that if the round doesn't go off the first time you pull the trigger, you can pull the trigger a second time to try again.

11-05-2006, 09:57 AM	#3
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: Restrike Capability It's also a feature on the Pro versions of the new Taurus pistols. __________________ The best things in life, are not things.

11-05-2006, 11:26 AM	#4
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Restrike Capability JohnK3 has the right of it, durk. A restrike capability is a feature not often found on auto pistols; i.e., the trigger does not reset automatically after it is squeezed--the pistol has to be re-racked to cock it again. Thus if you have a bad round, or if the pistol experiences an FTF (failure to fire) for any reason, it has to be cleared before it may be discharged again. Generally, this is an inherent weakness in an auto that does not affect a revolver and why some prefer a revolver over an auto for defensive purposes. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

11-05-2006, 11:43 AM	#5
johnston3407 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Coast of Mississippi Posts: 592	Re: Restrike Capability I guess it only applies to double action without exposed hammer?

11-05-2006, 09:56 PM	#6
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Restrike Capability 10-4 __________________ Only you can see this

11-06-2006, 12:20 AM	#7
VegasTech702 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 360	Re: Restrike Capability Both my pistols can do that. Beretta 92FS and Bersa Thunder .380. I love my DA/SA stuff.

11-06-2006, 12:47 AM	#8
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Restrike Capability Restrike aren't hard if it has a hammer but on a DAO it gives a second chance on a round with out having to rack the slide a feed a new round. On a SA/DAO all you have to do pull the hammer back again without losing your firing stance __________________ Only you can see this

11-06-2006, 01:52 PM	#9
VegasTech702 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 360	Re: Restrike Capability No, I would just pull the trigger to cock the hammer and release it causing a restrike.

11-06-2006, 06:43 PM	#10
durk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,026	Re: Restrike Capability Thanks everyone! I'm slowly getting up to speed on this gun stuff. __________________ Durk