Okay, here I go with a question that to me is NOT dumb. Just ignorant of the true definition of a "self opener and assisted self opener." Will someone please explain to me with a degree of courtesy to one asking a question that is usually shown by most on this board just what exactly IS a self opener? Does it just open after both barrels have been fired or does it drop open with the actuation of the opening lever.......What?? Thanks in advance for an answer. I have to admit I have seen this phrase applied to guns for years and have always wondered what it meant but never asked until now. Forgive my ignorance on the subject, but I would now really like to understand the term. Thank.


Perry M. Kissam
NRA Patron Life Member