LeMat revolvers are made from a combination of material and components. The overall length is around thirty-five inches and the weight is approximately four and a half ounces. As most revolvers of this type come with a single or two round chambers.
The basic parts are stainless steel with grips or other designs made of leather. There are also metallic finishes and leather with silver finishes. Most are square in shape with a comfortable grip surface on one side and a solid cylinder with a trigger guard on the other.
The only real part that may vary is the safety which is usually a latch that may be left off in some models or has been moved to another part of the entire revolver. The safety allows the shooter to place a finger on the cylinder to hold the trigger without accidentally firing the gun. This is considered one of the main selling points of the LeMat design.
With the LeMat, the firing pin is concealed in the cylinder at the front end of the barrel. It is forced through a thin metal pin called the striker that rests between the cylinder block. When the striker strikes the primer, it can make the bullet fly forward which is what causes the gun to fire.
There is a small percussion cap that can be placed in front of the firing pin. There is no need to remove this cap until the primer is completely ignited. After the primer ignites, the striker pushes the firing pin down and out of the cylinder.
There are many different designs available. A single action model is used by the majority of these guns. They are similar to lever-action revolvers but the firing pin is situated in a hole in the end of the barrel. Since the firing pin is hidden in the cylinder, the hammer has to be cocked when the trigger is pulled.
The two-stage firing mechanism has a lever that pulls the hammer back and then a small lever that locks the hammer back. This second stage functions like a switch which activates the firing pin. The mechanism allows the user to fire the gun manually, allowing them to not rely on the firing pin.
If you are looking for a gun that can be used for several purposes, there is another model of LeMat revolver called the "Demiliner". This one has two stages of functioning. It comes with a rear cocking serrated part to permit the rear part of the revolver to be removed and shot with buckshot without using a gun safe.
The other most popular version of the LeMat is the "Mancini". These have a double action trigger that operates the hammer and a single stage cylinder that allow the user to cock and un-cock the gun. It does not come with a safety as the triggers are very small.
In the event you decide to make your LeMat more of a hunting tool, there is another version of the LeMat called the "Jubilee". This uses a four-inch cylinder and the hammer can be cocked and uncocked to fire the gun. There is also a night sight available on the revolvers that allows the user to track the movement of a long light beam.
There are still many models of LeMat revolvers that are sold today. The popular version that they sell is the "SlingShot". This type of gun comes with a variety of different firing mechanisms which allow the user to select the type of function they prefer.
Since so many people like this type of gun, the LeMat will always be available. Even if they change their model name, it will still be available for sale. So whether you want to shoot regular cartridges or a special cartridge, the LeMat is ready to shoot.