DAO pistols

[1986s4]

After shooting pistols for many years both in training and competition I have noticed I have an affinity for DA revolvers. The long smooth pull just works for me and I have been focusing on revolver shooting for my competitive needs.

I have a DA/SA pistol that I carry for lightness, capacity, firepower and reloading speed. But I've been wondering about a DA only pistol. More of a traditional DAO pistol along the lines of a Smith 5943 or something similar. I've tried Glocks, several times but just left frustrated, I score much better with a revolver, DA/SA or SAO. I don't like the M&P line. I haven't tried a VP-9 yet but I want to stay with as much a revolver like trigger as possible for carry safety.

What else is there?

Thanks

[Kyle Reese]

Buy a Beretta 92D, install Wilson Combat's new trigger bar with 12# mainspring and you're in business...


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[YVK]

Kahrs. Shot my MK9 just this weekend, incredible DAO trigger.

[Up1911Fan]

Kahrs. Shot my MK9 just this weekend, incredible DAO trigger.

I though Kahr's were stirker fired?

[45dotACP]

I kinda like the Sig DAK pistols.

[LSP972]

I though Kahr's were stirker fired?

They are, but feature a long, trigger-cocking stroke quite similar to that of a DA revolver or the 3rd gen S&W "DAO" pistols. Its actually quite a decent trigger, but is totally different from most other semi-auto ignition systems, which can lead to "training scars", etc., etc. This is why I didn't keep my two (P45, PM9). Both were excellent guns in their own right- yeah, I know Kahr's QC record isn't the greatest, but mine were fine- however, to me the Kahr action is very much like the HK staple gun (P7) in that it is a unique critter, and mixing it up with other carry guns can cause a brain-fade when you least need one.

YMMV, of course…


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[EricM]

If you're interested in a polymer gun, the Sig P250 has an excellent DAO trigger. Significantly lighter and smoother than a DAK or DA/SA Sig or HK. Lots of options in terms of size and caliber. Uses the same grip modules as the more popular striker-fired P320 and may even share holsters, not certain. Some of the really early ones had some extraction issues but recent guns are said to be solid.

[YVK]

I though Kahr's were stirker fired?

You're absolutely right, they are, I stand corrected. The trigger action is like a perfect DAO though.

[JR1572]

92D Centurion. I've been having this one since 1997.

JR1572

[BehindBlueI's]

Just out of curiosity, why not carry a revolver?