hand gun mechanics
Question
Is there a hand gun that can load a round from the clip with only a pull of the trigger? (ex: no round in the chamber, clip is inserted, rail is forward. all you have to do is pull the trigger and a round will load wihtout cocking the gun)
Answer
Kyle,
This would truly be the 'magic' gun. What you are looking for is a 'semi auto' that will automatically load the chamber with a trigger pull.
To my knowledge, such a gun does not exist. The mechanics of what the gun would have to do on the trigger pull just don't work. Semi-automatic handguns are designed to operated with a closed breach. The gun you describe would have to ratchet back the slide far enough to allow a round to load and then allow it to fall forward, closing the breach. This is too complex to achieve any level of reliability in my opinion. I suspect that most gun manufacturers agree with me which is why it doesn't exist.
If your concern is carrying with a round in the chamber, please understand that if done properly, it is perfectly safe. If you carry a pistol with a safety in a holster that covers the trigger area, there is virtually no chance of an unintentional discharge. Even Glock pistols which only have a trigger safety can be safely carried with a round in the chamber as long as the trigger is covered.
Anyway, hope this has answered your question...
Regards,
Doug
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