High Standard Double Nine Safety

[AL45]

I have a High Standard Double Nine W-100 .22 LR. My 21 year old daughter loves shooting it, but I was wondering about the safety of it. Specifically, does the hammer rest against the case and if it was dropped would it fire? I have always been partial to Ruger's transfer bar system and am considering buying her a Single Six. But if the Double Nine is not going to fire if dropped or if the hammer is struck, she would probably prefer it. Thanks

 

[Pahoo]

Go for it !!!

he only real issue I have, is the general one about the normal side-splatter. Other than that, you should be good to go. However, I would use any excuse to buy a new Single-Six ....

Be Safe !!!

 

[AL45]

I have noticed a lot of side splatter. But I make sure everyone wears safety glasses any time we shoot anything.

 

[James K]

The High Standard Double Nine is really a decked out Sentinel, and has a hammer block safety that prevents the gun from firing if the hammer is struck. This is not a transfer bar like the Ruger uses, but is a hammer block system like those used by S&W and Colt for a century.

Unless somehow deactivated or tampered with, it will provide good safety.

Jim