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37-663: The Smith & Wesson Model 29 is a six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge and manufactured by the United States company Smith & Wesson . The Model 29 was offered with 3, 4, 5, 6,  6 + 1 ⁄ 2 ,  8 + 3 ⁄ 8 and 10 + 5 ⁄ 8  in (76, 102, 127, 152, 165, 213 and 270 mm) barrels as standard models. Other barrel lengths were available either by special order from Smith & Wesson's Custom Shop or custom built by gunsmiths . The 5-inch (130 mm) barreled variant had

74-445: A DA revolver , the hammer can be cocked first (single action), or the trigger can be pulled and it will cock and release the hammer (double action). Once the gun has fired, the hammer stays in the decocked position until the hammer is re-cocked (single action), or the trigger is pulled again (double action). With a DA semi-automatic pistol , the initial trigger pull will cock and release the hammer (double action). The blowback from

111-451: A full-length underlug. Finish options available included a highly polished blued or nickel - plated surface. At the time of its introduction, the Model 29 was the most powerful production handgun, although it was later overtaken by handguns chambered for the even larger .454 Casull , .50 Action Express , and .500 S&W Magnum cartridges. It was made famous worldwide by association with

148-459: A highly realistic simulated environment utilizing an interactive 3-D virtual aircraft environment. This realistic, 3-D virtual vehicle environment, as well as 2-D panels and displays allow students to navigate throughout the F-35 aircraft during maintenance training and select the virtual support equipment and tools required. A real F-35 portable maintenance aid is connected at each student station, allowing

185-582: A list of related items that share the same name (or similar names). If an internal link incorrectly led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. References [ edit ] ^ Barrett, Paul M.  Glock: The Rise of America's Gun . United States, Crown, 2013. 10. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Double_action&oldid=1250134351 " Category : Set index articles Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description

222-477: A long stroke with 29 N (6.5 lb f ) pull. However, if a user shooting under stress short-strokes the trigger by only releasing it halfway, the trigger will reset, but with a 38 N (8.5 lb f ) pull. This temporary increased trigger pull is intended to prevent negligent discharges. Double-action – firearms trigger: Pressing the trigger 1) cocks, and 2) drops the hammer. The hammer can also be cocked to fire in single-action (SA) mode. With

259-432: A pin driven through the frame and a notch in the barrel. "Recessed" denotes the rear of the bored cylinder holes being countersunk, so that, when loaded, the cartridge rims are fully enclosed by the cylinder. In 1982, the cost-cutting Model 29-3 dropped recessed cylinders and pinned barrels for crush-fit barrels. The -4 and -5, produced from 1988 and 1990, respectively had changes to improve durability for heavy use. In 1994,

296-507: A piston to trap the gases. This pistol was developed from 1967 to 1972 to be used by tunnel rats in the Vietnam War . The QSPR was tested on the battlefield in 1969, and an improvement and testing program ran from 1969 to 1972. It never officially entered service. The US withdrawal from Vietnam reduced interest in the QSPR weapon, and the program ended in 1972 although unsubstantiated rumors claim

333-729: A wide variety of operational systems. The Logistics & Technical Services business unit also provides depot maintenance equipment and services to domestic and international military aviation customers. AAI's test systems are used by every branch of the U.S. military. The Joint Systems Electronic Combat Systems Tester is part of the DoD's family of testers and currently supports flight-line electronic warfare testing for several U.S. military aircraft. The company's Advanced Boresight Equipment systems are used to align avionics and weapons systems onboard military aircraft and helicopters. AAI also produces radar simulators that simulate varied threat signals to test

370-418: Is a stainless steel version of the Model 29. The 629 model designation derives from Smith & Wesson's practice of denoting a stainless steel version of one of their already existing designs by placing a 6 in front of the model number of the original weapon. The 629 Classic variant features a full-length barrel underlug, other variants include the 629 Stealth Hunter. Some S&W model 29s were rebuilt by

407-560: Is a reprise of the original design. Early version 29-4 backpacker with 2.5" barrel (very rare). A Smith & Wesson Model 629 with a 3" barrel called the "Trail Boss" was produced for the distributor, RSR. Double-action (Redirected from Double-action ) For the system in steam and internal combustion engines, see Double-acting cylinder . [REDACTED] A M&P 1905 forth change lockwork with annotations Double action (or double-action ) refers to one of two systems in firearms where

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444-432: Is different from Wikidata All set index articles AAI Corporation AAI's products and services include unmanned aircraft and ground control technologies; training and simulation systems; automated aerospace test and maintenance equipment; armament systems; and logistical, engineering, supply chain and operational support services, multi-turreted tracked ground combat vehicles . The company's customers include

481-529: Is still registered as an active corporation in the State of Maryland under the name, AAI Corporation. AAI is one of a limited number of companies engaged in the design and full-rate production of a successfully fielded, operational unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for the DoD. AAI first began development work on the unmanned systems product line in 1985, winning a competitive fly-off with its Pioneer Remotely Piloted Vehicle. The company's unmanned aircraft systems include

518-623: Is the Aerosonde Mark 4.7 small unmanned aircraft system. In late 2009, AAI conducted a shipboard demonstration of the system aboard the M80 Stiletto ship. In September 2008, AAI announced that it had teamed with Aeronautics Ltd. to provide the Orbiter miniature UAS in selected markets. The company's One System Ground Control Station is fielded as part of the Shadow Tactical UAS, as well as

555-468: Is to be based on the Carter PAV . In 2014, Carter said they bought back the license from AAI and is seeking production partners outside USA. AAI was developing an RQ-7 Shadow , also with a Carter rotor on top for vertical take-off and landing , to fly in 2012. AAI also intends to use this technology as the basis for their proposal to DARPAs "Flying Humvee" Transformer program. In March 2019,

592-604: The AAI Corporation to make the Quiet Special Purpose Revolvers (QSPR). These had a new, short, smoothbore barrel length of 35 millimetres ( 1 + 3 ⁄ 8  in), with an overall length of 170 millimetres ( 6 + 3 ⁄ 4  in), and a 10 millimetres (0.39 in) bore, in addition to having the cylinder chambers reamed to accept the special QSPR ammunition which externally resembled metal-cased .410-bore shotgun shells, but internally worked as

629-524: The United States Department of Defense (DoD) and its prime contractors, allied foreign government ministries of defense, and other United States federal agencies. AAI Corporation originated as Aircraft Armaments, Inc. in August 1950, founded by six aviation and defense industry professionals. It was renamed AAI Corporation in the late 1950s. AAI's parent company, United Industrial Corporation (UIC),

666-452: The trigger both cocks and releases the hammer . Double-action only (DAO) firearms trigger: The trigger both cocks and releases the hammer. There is no single-action function and the hammer will return to its decocked position after each shot. Double Action Kellerman (DAK): A variant of traditional double-action used on certain SIG Sauer semi-automatic pistols. DAK triggers have

703-475: The 29-6 began production, now fitted as standard with rubber Monogrips from Hogue to replace the previous wooden items, standard tapped holes also being provided for attaching scope mounts . The 29-7 started production in 1998 with changes to the locking mechanism, the firing pin's attachment, and a hammer and trigger produced with a metal injection molding process. Introduced in 1978, the Smith & Wesson Model 629

740-436: The Model 29 designation was applied in 1957. At the time of its introduction, the Model 29 was the most powerful production handgun. There were a number of custom calibers that were more powerful, as in the old Howdah pistols of the 19th century. It remained primarily the province of some handgun enthusiasts, law enforcement personnel, and hunters until 1971, when Clint Eastwood made it famous as "the most powerful handgun in

777-490: The One System Portable Ground Control Station and One System Remote Video Terminal. On 16 November 2009, AAI entered a 40-year exclusive license agreement with Carter Aviation Technologies concerning a possible autonomous slowed rotor/compound aircraft with potential for increased speed (250 knots) and range (1300 nautical miles) delivering 3000 pounds cargo, compared to traditional rotorcraft. It

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814-569: The QSPR may have been used by CIA assassins during the Cold War and continues to be used by so-called "Black Book teams". A Russian handgun introduced in 2002, the OTs-38 Stechkin silent revolver , is described as using a system virtually identical to the QSPR. The Mountain Gun was introduced in 1989 as a lightweight version of the Model 29 designed to be "carried often and shot little". The barrel profile

851-556: The Shadow 200 Tactical UAS, which is designated RQ-7B by the U.S. Army, as well as the Shadow 400 and 600 systems. As of July, 2014, Shadow systems had accumulated more than 920,000 flight hours, with more than 90 percent of those hours in support of U.S. and allied combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The company's UAS capabilities expanded with the 2006 acquisition of Australian UAS manufacturer Aerosonde Pty. Ltd. This fleet's newest model

888-512: The U.S. Army selected Martin UAV and AAI Corporation to "provide unmanned aircraft systems for platoons to try out as candidates to replace the Shadow tactical UAS ." The companies signed a contract for delivery over a three-year period. They will deliver systems to six platoons in order to evaluate them during combat and training rotations. The Army seeks better acoustics and runway independence as compared to

925-727: The design, production, and sustainment of maintenance training devices such as the C-17 Globemaster , the F-22 Raptor , and most recently, the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. AAI modified and produced state-of-the-art, simulation-based maintenance training devices for the F-22 Raptor providing students with instruction in ground maintenance, aircraft servicing, and munitions loading. The armament training device provides hands-on skill development pertaining to

962-418: The fictional character "Dirty Harry" Callahan . The Model 29 will chamber and fire .44 Special and .44 Russian cartridges, as the .44 Magnum was developed from the .44 Special and the .44 Special was developed from the .44 Russian. The Magnum case is slightly longer to prevent magnum rounds from being chambered and fired in handguns chambered for the .44 Special. Elmer Keith 's achievements in maximizing

999-400: The firing mechanism automatically re-cocks the hammer after the gun is fired, such that each subsequent shot only requires the hammer to be released (single action). A decocker , if present on the pistol, can be used to return the hammer to its decocked position to prevent negligent discharges. [REDACTED] Index of articles associated with the same name This set index article includes

1036-530: The functionality of radar warning receivers and cockpit displays and controls. AAI acquired ESL Defence Limited in 2005. Based in the UK, ESL designs and manufactures electro-optical, infrared, and ultraviolet test and simulation/stimulation products for use on flight lines, in aircraft maintenance facilities, and at military test and evaluation ranges. AAI also provides functional automated test equipment for satellite, electronic and other systems. AAI has capabilities in

1073-689: The landing gear systems, environmental control systems, hydraulics, and electrical and electronic warfare systems. The device supports nose and right main landing gear operation, and an operational arresting hook. The aft fuselage training device is a mock-up of the left side wing, horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, engine bay, forward engine bay door, and aft engine bay door, as well as numerous light systems and engine bay area components for removal and installation task training. The F-35 Lightning II aircraft system maintenance trainer provides student maintainers comprehensive training on ground operation, maintenance, fault isolation, and testing procedures in

1110-416: The old Shadow. The Army is expected to decide "over the course of fiscal 2020" whether it will proceed in replacing Shadow. AAI provides a variety of engineering, logistical, maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the company's own platforms as well as those of other original equipment manufacturers. Its customers include the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps, for which the company supports

1147-437: The power and performance of the .44 Special was the inspiration and driving force behind the introduction of the .44 Magnum by Smith & Wesson. His intention for the new round was for it to be used in sidearms for hunters of large, dangerous game, rather than for self-defense, though with today's specialty cartridges, it can be a good defensive round. S&W's production of a large N-frame revolver in .44 Magnum began in 1955;

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1184-451: The removal, installation, inspection, operation, and checkout tasks of the gun, gun doors, left main weapons bay door system and launchers, left side weapons bay launcher, right wing pylon, partial fuel system, stores management system, and weapons safing system. The trainer uses real aircraft support equipment including munitions and the portable maintenance aid (PMA). The landing gear training device allows instruction on maintenance tasks on

1221-427: The student to monitor the virtual aircraft functions, run diagnostics, and display technical and task documentation. AAI's training systems are utilized by U.S. and allied international military customers. Products include naval, electronic warfare, air defense, radar, and UAS training systems. AAI's Advanced Systems unit primarily investigates and responds to new and emerging customer needs and markets. The company

1258-426: The world" in the movie Dirty Harry . After the release of the movie and its sequels , retailers had difficulty keeping the Model 29 in stock. In the late 1990s, Smith & Wesson discontinued production of many models of revolvers, including the "basic" Model 29; since then, at various times, the model, in limited or "custom" configurations, has been manufactured in as many as 10 evolutions. The original Model 29

1295-635: Was acquired by AAI. Textron acquired AAI and other subsidiaries of UIC with its purchase of the parent company for approximately $ 1.1 billion in 2007. AAI became part of Textron's helicopter subsidiary, Bell Textron, in the acquisition. Today, AAI owns or occupies more than 1,100,000 square feet (100,000 m ) of office and manufacturing space across Australia, the United Kingdom and the USA. As of May 2014, AAI had been made into three parts: Unmanned Systems, Support Solutions, and Electronic Systems. The company

1332-576: Was founded as Hayes Body Corporation in the early 1900s. Renamed many years later, UIC was admitted into the New York Stock Exchange for trading on December 15, 1964. From 1994 to 2004, AAI partnered with the Czech firm, Škoda , in a joint venture to manufacture trolley buses . The joint venture, named Electric Transit, Inc. , supplied 330 trolley buses to San Francisco and Dayton before being dissolved in 2004. On 22 June 2006 Aerosonde Ltd

1369-428: Was superseded by the Model 29–1 in 1960, with modifications made to the ejector-rod screw. The Model 29-2 replaced it the following year, with one screw that had secured the cylinder-stop spring being deleted. The barrel length was shortened from 6 + 1 ⁄ 2 to 6 inches (170 to 150 mm) in 1979. These two versions are known as "pinned and recessed". "Pinned" means that the barrels are screwed in and secured by

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