Best I can recall, the 52 was SA or DA; I never heard of anyone who was happy with the DA or who didn't regret going to DA. When you make the change (a set screw IIRC), you mess up all the SA settings.I'll be watching for a S&W Model 52. Is there a big difference between the -1 and the -2?
Have always favored semi autos (especially Mr. J.M. Browning's design) and SAAs above DAs. That's not to say I don't have an itch for a S&W Model 57 or DW Model 15 or 'in a perfect world' a DW Model 15 in 41 Mag. with a set of 3", 6" and 8" barrels.Ah . . . Silly silhouette shooter me. When I read DW for some reason only "revolver" came to mind.
Living in America is sure sweet huh? Don't think doing that in CA would be a good plan.