Good question.I've been interested in a DAO for a while but not a lot of current production options.
What model(s) fit the bill here?
Any Kahr but with the caveat of not have having a hammer to thumb during re-holstering or 2nd strike capable.
And most SCCYs (Keltec P11 clones) but with a long/heavy (9#) trigger and a hammer that's barely thumb-able.
There are aftermarket trigger parts/springs for the SCCYs to remedy that, and the guns are so cheap ($169), trigger parts are a viable option.
The SCCY trigger is the most DA revolver-like I have experienced, and I consider that a plus. (for safety and simplicity of operation.).
I also consider the HKs with the Lem trigger to fall into this category but do not have all the characteristics described.
And I'm not a fan of the mag release lever but training could remedy that.
The M&P Sheild Plus has DAO listed in its specs. but I don't believe it is in the traditional sense and have never handled one yet to confirm.
From the review vids I have watched, it looks to be simply a long/light take-up.
So, no safety lever, no de-cocking lever, and a longer trigger travel for simple/safe operation.
Yeh, not a lot of options in the current sea of Glock clones on the market.
I'm sure there are others, please post any that I may have missed.
jmo,
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Edit: I left out the Sig P250, I mentioned it before, and is at the top of my list, but only available as "used".
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