Who Makes DAO .45 pistols (not striker fired)?

[Redcoat3340]

I'm thinking of a non-striker-fired DAO .45 to go with my DAO 9s (S&W 3953 and 6946, Sig 250) and DAO .40s (Smith 4046 and Sig 250) and I'm wondering who besides Sig and Smith & Wesson makes 'em.
I'm pretty partial to S&W and the Sig has about the smoothest DAO trigger I've ever shot.
But, I don't mind considering other manufactures...but a bit of googling hasn't helped too much; so I thought I'd ask here.

Suggestions?

 

[JTQ]

Not exactly DAO, but HK has their LEM guns available in USP ( https://hk-usa.com/hk-models/usp/ ) and HK45 ( https://hk-usa.com/hk-models/hk45/ )

 

[Zygodactyl]

AMT made DAO .45 backup. I wouldn't recommend it.

 

[JTQ]

The Beretta PX4 is available in DAO, and is also available in .45 Auto, so theoretically, there would be a PX4 Type D in .45 Auto. However, I've never personally seen a PX4 D in .45 Auto. The most common configuration is type "F" DA/SA. The type "D" models (the DAO) versions are pretty rare, and the .45 Auto versions in any trigger configuration are also not common.

The PX4 is also available in a Type "C" (don't confuse it with the Compact) "Constant" action, that isn't DAO, but more like a striker fired gun, but with a hammer.

https://www.beretta.com/en-us/px4-storm-full/

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

The P250 was also made in .45. There were DAK .45 P220s too.
I agree with you on the P250, best polymer gun trigger ever, though the P2022 was excellent as well.

On the S&W side there was the 4586 and 4566, pretty sure some others as well.

 

[aaaaa]

Not DAO but the Chief's Special is a great gun.
https://www.genitron.com/Handgun/Smith-Wesson/Pistol/CS45-(Chiefs-Special)/45-Auto/Variant-1

 

[jmr40]

I'm not aware of anything currently in production. I've seen a S&W or 2 over the years. You may have to shop around for something used.

 

[JR24]

Beretta PX4, HK USP/HK45 LEM, Sig 220 DAK (I assume it’s around somewhere) would be all I can think of these days.

 

[JR24]

I agree with you on the P250, best polymer gun trigger ever

Only gun I’ve ever consistently short stroked the reset.

I didn’t keep it long.

 

[5-SHOTS]

It's possible that Grand Power makes a DAO version of its P45. The decocker version of the K100 can shoot DAO all the time with the decocker in the down position.

 

[5-SHOTS]

One option I would consider is to convert an existent DA/SA pistol to a DAO pistol. I think for example that converting a SIG-Sauer P series is quite easy by simply removing the cock notch from the hammer by filing it and removing the decocker. I think the same thing can be done with other DA/SA pistols but it would be better to consult a gunsmith first to get a more precise opinion. In any case, I think you should choose a pistol equipped with a firing pin safety to try convert it.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Does Kahr count? Not sure if they are striker fired or not.

May be some old Beretta Cougars in 45 which were DOA.

 

[JTQ]

May be some old Beretta Cougars in 45 which were DOA.

Hey, Beretta made the Cougar for a few years, and they are still made by their subsidiary Stoeger, so I wouldn't say those DAO guns were DOA. That's just not fair.

 

[aaaaa]

Stoeger must not call them Cougars anymore so will have to sift though all their pistols to figure which are the old Cougars
https://stoegerindustries.com/
Also, I wonder if they are metal or plastic under Stoeger.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Hey, Beretta made the Cougar for a few years, and they are still made by their subsidiary Stoeger, so I wouldn't say those DAO guns were DOA. That's just not fair.

Stoeger must not call them Cougars anymore so will have to sift though all their pistols to figure which are the old Cougars
https://stoegerindustries.com/
Also, I wonder if they are metal or plastic under Stoeger.

They are only listing a very generic looking Turkish Glock clone now, nothing related to the old Cougar.
The Cougar kinda morphed into the PX4 in Berettas lineup, using the same rotating barrel setup- though, strangely the subcompact reverts to a conventional shelf-locking system.

 

[toivo]

I agree with you on the P250, best polymer gun trigger ever

Only gun I’ve ever consistently short stroked the reset.

To be fair, people who want a short reset don't typically look to DAO.

 

[Anchorite]

Kahr comes to mind.

 

[Elkins45]

I have a Sig P220 DAO. It’s a very nice trigger.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Stoeger called their Cougar version an 8000;
Stoeger Cougar 8000F 9mm W/ 2 15 Round Mags | Guns Warehouse

Not sure about if they made any DAO (got it right this time However, a nice thing is that you can make them G (decock only) if you like.

 

[zaitcev]

Boberg XR45-S was DAO. I saw it at a gun show once, it definitely existed.

You can also buy double action revolvers in .45 ACP. I used to have a Charter Arms Pitbull, which I even loaded from 1911 magazines, because it was a clipless type. I carried it in a shoulder rig with magazine pouches. Always a conversation starter!

Some of them are quite nice, for example Ruger Redhawk in .45 ACP was quite luxurious looking and had decent sights.

 

[.455_Hunter]

Kahr is NOT DAO!

 

[wnycollector]

There are at least two SIG P220 Carry DAK's on GunBroker currently. The P220 carry is pretty much the same size as a P229, making is a superb CCW.

 

[JR24]

There are at least two SIG P220 Carry DAK's on GunBroker currently. The P220 carry is pretty much the same size as a P229, making is a superb CCW.

220 carry still has the full length grip right? The compact is the one with the short grip, like the 245?

 

[WestKentucky]

I think there are some DAO version of the Tanfoglio guns. Probably some other CZ pattern guns made DAO. Not sure though.

 

[roo_ster]

Some traditional DA/SA hammer fired pistols can be made DAO with the removal of a few parts.