Operation & Cleaning
What does releasing the cylinder latch on a double-action revolver do?
Answer
It allows the cylinder to swing out for loading, unloading, and inspection
Releasing the cylinder latch allows the cylinder to swing out for loading, unloading and inspection.
Source: Chapter 3: Revolver Parts and Operation
Not the answer
- It drops the hammer
- It engages the safety
- It ejects all the cartridges at once
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