Half the Gun World Is Arguing… Nobody Explains This

Everybody argues about striker fired vs hammer fired… but most people couldn’t actually explain the difference if you paid them in ammo.

So let’s fix that.

In this video, I break down the real differences using actual FN pistols — no Reddit essays, no internet myths, just practical explanation you can actually understand.

We’re covering:

Striker fired (FN 509) – simple, consistent, pull → bang → repeat

Single Action Only (FN Five-seveN) – crisp, performance-driven trigger

Double Action / Single Action (FNX 45 Tactical) – long first pull, short follow-ups

Hybrid internal hammer (FN Reflex) – feels striker-fired… but isn’t

And we’ll talk about what actually matters:

Trigger consistency

First-shot differences

Why police departments favor striker guns

Why some shooters prefer DA/SA

Why the FN Reflex breaks the mold

The action type has nothing to do with recoil, caliber, or how “deadly” a gun is. It’s simply the mechanism that makes the gun fire when you pull the trigger.

Once you understand that, the internet debate starts to look a little ridiculous.

By the end of this video, when someone asks what action your pistol uses, you won’t have to shrug and say, “Uh… normal.”

You’ll actually know.

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Striker fired?

Hammer fired?

DA/SA loyalist?

Let’s hear it.

Intro + quick overview of striker, single action, DA/SA, and hybrid systems using the FN 509, FN Five-seveN, FNX 45 Tactical, and FN Reflex.

Deep dive into how each action functions, trigger feel differences, and why police departments favor striker-fired pistols.

Overview of the AKT1 Blackout wireless in-ear hearing protection and features.

FN Reflex breakdown, double-action only explanation, and final summary of which action type fits different shooters.