TRUE Double Action Only

[fastbolt]

Sig DAK is not DAO, it's kind of a hybrid DA/SA with a hammer that stays down, but the mechanism is cocked ...

See, this is one of those instances where someone may take issue with the definition used by a manufacturer (which isn't uncommon among owners, users and enthusiasts, in general, BTW). In the Sig pistol armorer manual I received in the armorer class the insert for the DAK specifically called it their "Enhanced Double Action Only (DAK) Trigger Function". They designed and made it, so I'm not inclined to take issue with how they decided to define it.

But yes, it does function differently than their original DAO model.

Then again, Glock has described their "Safe Action" design as "constant double action mode" for years ... and I'm likewise not going to try to convince them that they should call it something else.

The manufacturers and BATFE can define the various designs and actions according to their preferred definitions for all I care.

The potential purchaser can study the various pistol offerings and decide which is more preferable to their needs ... according to their whims.

There's always the subject of how some revolver owners wanted to stick to calling DA revolvers "trigger cocking", as opposed to "thumb cocking" SA models ... and then the appellation of "traditional double action" came around to differentiate older style DA revolvers from the newer DAO guns.

 

[Trumac]

Someone already mentioned it, but before Sig came out with the DAK they had DAO. I have a p228 from 1990 that is DAO. If you have shot the DA/SA Sigs it's the same trigger pull as the first DA shot. It's long and a little heavy but its smooth.

 

[FullEffect1911]

I am of the same opinion of liking a long relatively heavy trigger, I feel it keeps my focused on my trigger pull and actually results in better groups for me while also improving on my flinch and trigger discipline.

I went with the Sig P250. The trigger pull and reset is very similar to a Revolver shot in double action, however the trigger pull is about 6 or 7 pounds. So think of it like the finest broken in revolver trigger for weight. However while the trigger is smooth it still does not match a good S&W revolver trigger.

With that said it is still my current favorite semi auto trigger I've shot. And fwiw mine has been flawless for function (newest gen .45 full size).

 

[armoredman]

The CZ-100 is a true DAO, and of all the CZs I have known, the only one I will never have again. That trigger is TERRIBLE! The hard to find Colt Z-40 had a sweeeeet DAO trigger. The CZ75DAO is still made, I think.

 

[joe_security]

No mention of the Kahr ?

 

[9mmepiphany]

No mention of the Kahr ?

I want a full-size 9mm or 40S&W semi-auto with a 8 to 10 lb trigger that has "second-strike" (hate that term).

While I'm a big fan of the Kahr platform, the OP's two requirements (bolded above) pretty much exclude the Kahrs

 

[Onward Allusion]

I'm really just looking for a full sized but prettier version of the P-11 with a rail.

 

[Welding Rod]

I have a Sig P250 9mm that has a great DAO trigger... very smooth and reasonably light.

I bought it only because a small dealer was simply trying to get it off his shelf after it sat for some time. I got what seemed like a very good deal.

I only have shot 6 or 7 boxes of ammo through it but so far it has been flawless and I do really like the trigger.