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I am aware of that but others with them don't seem to be complaining. Most likely gonna end up with a DA/SA P220 but it always helps to do research.
Opinions on DAK triggers
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that's a better choice.
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The best way to decide whether the DAK or traditional double action design in the Sig Sauer line is 'better' for someone probably involves that person trying representative examples on a range. Naturally, an existing good skillset foundation would be helpful in understanding the advantages & disadvantages of each design from a personal perspective.
From my perspective, I place the DAK as a distant second choice to a good TDA (traditional double action, or DA/SA), but then I've carried issued TDA pistols for 20 years and before that I carried issued revolvers. An initial DA trigger stroke isn't something that bothers me.
The primary trigger stroke of the Enhanced Double Action Only (what the DAK is called in the armorer manual material) requires approx. 6.6 pounds of pressure to function the trigger in the initial 'full length' trigger stroke.
The intermediate trigger stroke requires a partial reset of the trigger and a heavier (approx 8.3 pounds) amount of pressure to fire the pistol.
Granted, the primary trigger stroke actually tends to 'feel' lighter to many folks because of the excellent geometry of the design ... but it's long, too.
When I asked an armorer instructor why the shorter reset trigger stroke was heavier, he explained that the Sig engineers had decided that it was 'safer' to have the shorter trigger stroke require more effort on the part of the user/shooter (under the stress of the situation).
Remember, even though these pistols are sold in the commercial market, much of their intended market is military & LE contracts. Safety is a marketable attribute.
The DAK offers an alternative to their original DAO and their standard TDA guns for customers. Customers can choose the design that best suits their perceived needs.
From my perspective, I place the DAK as a distant second choice to a good TDA (traditional double action, or DA/SA), but then I've carried issued TDA pistols for 20 years and before that I carried issued revolvers. An initial DA trigger stroke isn't something that bothers me.
The primary trigger stroke of the Enhanced Double Action Only (what the DAK is called in the armorer manual material) requires approx. 6.6 pounds of pressure to function the trigger in the initial 'full length' trigger stroke.
The intermediate trigger stroke requires a partial reset of the trigger and a heavier (approx 8.3 pounds) amount of pressure to fire the pistol.
Granted, the primary trigger stroke actually tends to 'feel' lighter to many folks because of the excellent geometry of the design ... but it's long, too.
When I asked an armorer instructor why the shorter reset trigger stroke was heavier, he explained that the Sig engineers had decided that it was 'safer' to have the shorter trigger stroke require more effort on the part of the user/shooter (under the stress of the situation).
Remember, even though these pistols are sold in the commercial market, much of their intended market is military & LE contracts. Safety is a marketable attribute.
The DAK offers an alternative to their original DAO and their standard TDA guns for customers. Customers can choose the design that best suits their perceived needs.
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