Looking to pick up a 229. Is it just personal preference between the two? Would like to know why you would pick one over the other.
Suppressors Sig P229 SA/DA or DAO
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Re: Sig P229 SA/DA or DAO
Understand the SA trigger pull. I guess what I want to know is why make a DAO handgun?
Understand the SA trigger pull. I guess what I want to know is why make a DAO handgun?
Re: Sig P229 SA/DA or DAO
A lot of people like to have the same trigger pull throughout the magazine. That being said, I think it's basically personal preference.
My vote is for DA/SA, but keep in mind that's what I learned and train on, so I'm probably a little biased. Try them both if you can and pick the one you like the best. Good luck.
A lot of people like to have the same trigger pull throughout the magazine. That being said, I think it's basically personal preference.
My vote is for DA/SA, but keep in mind that's what I learned and train on, so I'm probably a little biased. Try them both if you can and pick the one you like the best. Good luck.
Re: Sig P229 SA/DA or DAO
The Sig DAK is a long trigger pull, but it's not as long as a Sig DAO trigger pull. We issue DAK's in my agency and once you get used to it, it's a nice pull. It's been particularly helpful with infrequent shooters because they're not throwing the first round of a string of fire on a qualification course with the DA portion of the DA/SA. If you shoot a lot, either one would work fine, but go with the DAK over the DAO.
The Sig DAK is a long trigger pull, but it's not as long as a Sig DAO trigger pull. We issue DAK's in my agency and once you get used to it, it's a nice pull. It's been particularly helpful with infrequent shooters because they're not throwing the first round of a string of fire on a qualification course with the DA portion of the DA/SA. If you shoot a lot, either one would work fine, but go with the DAK over the DAO.
Re: Sig P229 SA/DA or DAO
I'd prefer neither, but having owned both, I'd buy the DA/SA. I despise having two triggers, but neither DAO nor DAK can be fired fast and accurately. I don't care how good you are....you will not see these guns at matches. They're designed for lawyers and safety fanatics, not shooters. Double action is a solution to a non-existent problem.
At least DA/SA, you only suffer for one shot instead of the whole magazine.
I'd prefer neither, but having owned both, I'd buy the DA/SA. I despise having two triggers, but neither DAO nor DAK can be fired fast and accurately. I don't care how good you are....you will not see these guns at matches. They're designed for lawyers and safety fanatics, not shooters. Double action is a solution to a non-existent problem.
At least DA/SA, you only suffer for one shot instead of the whole magazine.
Re: Sig P229 SA/DA or DAO
I'd submit that the DAO/DAK are designed for poor/indifferent/infrequent shooters in that they provide one constant trigger pull. While my DAK is not a match gun, I have confidence in my ability to defend myself with it. The DAK trigger pull is 6 pounds, and after having run probably 4000 rounds through mine, it's smooth. Long, but smooth. If you are a frequent shooter who is continuing to develop their skill, you will probably be eventually more accurate with the DA/SA. If you hit the range once every six months or less, the DAK is probably a better bet.
I'd submit that the DAO/DAK are designed for poor/indifferent/infrequent shooters in that they provide one constant trigger pull. While my DAK is not a match gun, I have confidence in my ability to defend myself with it. The DAK trigger pull is 6 pounds, and after having run probably 4000 rounds through mine, it's smooth. Long, but smooth. If you are a frequent shooter who is continuing to develop their skill, you will probably be eventually more accurate with the DA/SA. If you hit the range once every six months or less, the DAK is probably a better bet.
Re: Sig P229 SA/DA or DAO
I have owned both in a P226.
I thought DAK would be great because it allows you to carry hammer down, but gives one consistent trigger pull. I thought it'd be like a Glock or M&P.
It wasn't, so I sold it. 6 pounds is generous. It's more like 8 pounds if it's "set" and 10-12 on the second strike if the round doesn't go off.
I wish I knew why police agencies insist on issuing guns that are very difficult to train on and shoot well. DAO, DAK, and DA/SA are all less than ideal.
To the original poster:
I think the reason this is a difficult decision is that none of these trigger systems are ideal. All of them have caveats that a striker fired or single action gun does not have.
My suggestion is that you find another gun, comparable in size to the P229, that has a more ergonomic trigger system. The compact Glocks (19/23) come to mind first, as well as the M&P, XD, XD(m), etc. To add insult to injury, they are less expensive, just as reliable if not more so, and I guarantee that you will shoot them better.
If you look at the guns shot in USPSA Production and IDPA at the nationals, you certainly will see the occasional HK, Beretta, Sig, etc. But there's a reason why these guns--while perfectly capable in the correct hands--are not the norm. Specifically speaking with respect to this class of guns, striker fired offers a shorter, lighter trigger pull that is consistent from shot to shot, with a comparable reset to the DA/SA gun.
I really think you'd be better off choosing a striker-fired gun over the P229.
I have owned both in a P226.
I thought DAK would be great because it allows you to carry hammer down, but gives one consistent trigger pull. I thought it'd be like a Glock or M&P.
It wasn't, so I sold it. 6 pounds is generous. It's more like 8 pounds if it's "set" and 10-12 on the second strike if the round doesn't go off.
I wish I knew why police agencies insist on issuing guns that are very difficult to train on and shoot well. DAO, DAK, and DA/SA are all less than ideal.
To the original poster:
I think the reason this is a difficult decision is that none of these trigger systems are ideal. All of them have caveats that a striker fired or single action gun does not have.
My suggestion is that you find another gun, comparable in size to the P229, that has a more ergonomic trigger system. The compact Glocks (19/23) come to mind first, as well as the M&P, XD, XD(m), etc. To add insult to injury, they are less expensive, just as reliable if not more so, and I guarantee that you will shoot them better.
If you look at the guns shot in USPSA Production and IDPA at the nationals, you certainly will see the occasional HK, Beretta, Sig, etc. But there's a reason why these guns--while perfectly capable in the correct hands--are not the norm. Specifically speaking with respect to this class of guns, striker fired offers a shorter, lighter trigger pull that is consistent from shot to shot, with a comparable reset to the DA/SA gun.
I really think you'd be better off choosing a striker-fired gun over the P229.
Re: Sig P229 SA/DA or DAO
I will not carry concealed a striker fired handgun with a rd in the chamber. I feel safe with a DA handgun loaded up and the 229 has the reputation to back it up. I love Glocks, have several of them, but unless its on my thigh rig, I'm just not comfortable with it.
Good info on the difference between the two triggers though, probably go with a DA/SA.
I will not carry concealed a striker fired handgun with a rd in the chamber. I feel safe with a DA handgun loaded up and the 229 has the reputation to back it up. I love Glocks, have several of them, but unless its on my thigh rig, I'm just not comfortable with it.
Good info on the difference between the two triggers though, probably go with a DA/SA.
Re: Sig P229 SA/DA or DAO
Between the two actions, I prefer the DA/SA. With practice, the long DA press can yield consistent successful results. Once in SA, your ability to produce faster, accurate hits will increase. I have well over 10,000 rounds through my Sig P226 DA/SA with no issues. Although I don't carry it concealed as much as I used to, I will still compete with it. It has never let me down.
Good luck with your decision.
Between the two actions, I prefer the DA/SA. With practice, the long DA press can yield consistent successful results. Once in SA, your ability to produce faster, accurate hits will increase. I have well over 10,000 rounds through my Sig P226 DA/SA with no issues. Although I don't carry it concealed as much as I used to, I will still compete with it. It has never let me down.
Good luck with your decision.
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