And, inevitably, the next question is, which is better?
Apples & Oranges
So, what is the difference, and which is better?
To start off, lets tackle that first part.
That firing pin impacts the primer of the chambered round, causing the pistol to fire.
A pistol like the 1911 is a single-action, which means that the trigger merely releases a cocked hammer.
Striking Difference
A striker-fired pistol is a different animal altogether.
With this system, the striker inside the slide is under spring pressure.
As the pistol is fired, the retracted striker is released to strike the chambered cartridges primer.
So, which is better?
Thats not an easy question to answer.
Both systems have their pros and cons, and their supporters and detractors.
Or, just do what I did buy one of each!
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