Double Action Only - Hammer Fired 9mm Pistol Recommendations

GolfR · Jan 30, 2017

There are a couple of revolvers that meet this criteria, specifically some that are specialized for carry.

rdc · Jan 30, 2017

I have a Sig 250 and it's kind of a turd. I'd get one of the 226/229 DAK versions before the 250.

CroftonBilly · Jan 30, 2017

MrBoh said:
The pistol must be:

1. Hammer Fired
2. Double Action Only
3. 9mm

Original Ruger LC9 meets those criteria, not newer LC9s.

While listed as DAO, it may actually be Double Action Kellerman (DAK) by how it resets with the slide.

protegeV · Jan 30, 2017

The p250 is not a bad gun. I don't prefer dao, but my wife bought it a long time ago as a carry gun and does well with it. As someone more accustomed to striker fired pistols, there are better options. But if it has to be dao with a hammer the p250 is solid.

MrBoh · Jan 30, 2017

mpdc4511 said:
Doesn't Ruger have a P series DAO?

Yeah P89 DAO

That's for the recommendation - I wasn't aware of this particular model from Ruger; some quick research shows that it's actually the P89M model which has a DAO Trigger System.

the P89 has a DA/SA Trigger System

the P89M has a DAO Trigger System - which is what I'm searching for.

Thanks again for the input - much appreciated!

Biggfoot44 · Jan 30, 2017

And any armorer or gunsmith can easily and quickly convert just about any conventional DA/SA to full stroke DAO .

And that begs the question of what type of DAO you have in mind. Full stroke vs partial aka hybred, restrike capability vs not ?

ohen cepel · Jan 30, 2017

Beretta makes/made several over the years. Will be used but may be worth a look. 92D as mentioned, Centurion (slightly shorter version of the 92FS) the Cougar (Stoeger makes now), and their Compact. Pretty sure their 9000 was also made in a D, local dealer has one but I can't recall his name. More than likely he'll be at the HoCo show if you go looking. He had it there last time as well as the Frederick show. The 9000 is a bit of an acquired taste.

Nice thing about the D's from them is they are slick sided so a bit thinner to carry since no safety on the sides (except for some rare D's which a certain police agency wanted the safety also on it.)

ADR · Jan 30, 2017

mopar92 said:
Smith and Wesson 3rd gens
Kahr Arms
Beretta Px4 storm
Beretta 92D

I'm guessing the DAO is an agency requirement for off duty?

Kahrs are DAO but not hammer fired. I believe the only Storms that are DAO are the type D models.

AssMan · Jan 30, 2017

There are 'type C' PX4's as well that might fit the bill.

http://blog.beretta.com/the-beretta-px4-type-c

george g. · Jan 30, 2017

The ruger lc9 feels like shooting a revolver in da.

DE21740 · Jan 30, 2017

go on gunbroker.com, go to handgun section and search for DAO
http://www.gunbroker.com/Semi-Auto-Pistols/BI.aspx?Keywords=dao&ca=5000193

for DA/SA with hammer there are a bunch. baby desert eagle iii falls into that category i think

INMY01TA · Jan 30, 2017

Keltec PF9

BMassBMore · Jan 30, 2017

I have a P229 DAK I'd be happy to let you play with if you want to try before you buy. PM me if interested (not offering to sell mine).

DaemonAssassin · Jan 30, 2017

Z_Man said:
the beretta 92D is double action only, as well as a a few in the 226/229 family, in addition to the 250.

there is also a model of the hk usp that is DAO. i think its the LEM trigger. you can also get the P30/P2000. it also exists the the sk variants. i assume you can get the LEM trigger in all of their hammer fired handguns.

there exists a CZ-75B DAO, they don't make it anymore, but they are out in the wild.

With respect to the HK P2000, the LEM trigger was first put in the P2000 V2 series. Every series after the V2 has the LEW trigger.

Minuteman · Jan 30, 2017

best part, just ahead to about 5:20.

You made the right choice already, go with the P250.

Just know it has been discontinued. Not much of an issue.

Boom Boom · Jan 31, 2017

PARA LDA Carry

MrBoh · Jan 31, 2017

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation to all those that have made recommendations thus far.

I'm currently researching and evaluating the different recommended handguns that have been suggested.

Specifically - what I am looking for is a 9mm conceal carry handgun that is:

A. Hammer Fired - (not interested at all in Striker Fire)
B. DAO or DAK - Double Action Only Trigger System- ( the handgun must have restrike capability).

At first glance, I thought that my options were going to be limited to just the Sig P250, but it now appears that I have many more options.

Once again - thanks so much for all of the recommendations thus far.

rico903 · Jan 31, 2017

Old Colt Pocket Nine

Biggfoot44 · Jan 31, 2017

Restrike capability leaves out the 4 Digit S&W's . Somebody probably already knows about restrike for DAK and LEM.

SIG offers (offered ?) old school DAO on the P Series since before there was a DAK ( think the NYPD approved version).

I haven't tried one, but people I respect sing the praises of the DAO PX4 in regards the trigger. ( As being as smooth as a S&W revolver, not as being an imitation Glock.)

The "best" DAO is both subjective, and a trivia contest . The most widely used DAO pistols by LE were the Berretta M92 and M96 , and hence the most numerous in circulation as used pistols

I have fired the P250 . To Me , coming from a background with DA revolvers in my formative years, I can relate, and found them plenty viable. Shooters with backgrounds in either striker fired, or 1911's find the P250 very different, and generally hate on them.

MrBoh · Jan 31, 2017

Biggfoot44 said:
Restrike capability leaves out the 4 Digit S&W's . Somebody probably already knows about restrike for DAK and LEM.

SIG offers (offered ?) old school DAO on the P Series since before there was a DAK ( think the NYPD approved version).

I haven't tried one, but people I respect sing the praises of the DAO PX4 in regards the trigger. ( As being as smooth as a S&W revolver, not as being an imitation Glock.)

The "best" DAO is both subjective, and a trivia contest . The most widely used DAO pistols by LE were the Berretta M92 and M96 , and hence the most numerous in circulation as used pistols

I have fired the P250 . To Me , coming from a background with DA revolvers in my formative years, I can relate, and found them plenty viable. Shooters with backgrounds in either striker fired, or 1911's find the P250 very different, and generally hate on them.

Thanks so much for your input and suggestions.

Through some of my research, I learned that some years ago, FN Herstal in Belgium (the manufacturer of the Browning SA Hi Power) had also manufactured some DAO 9mm handguns that were based on the Browning SA 9mm High Power.

The one in particular that caught my attention is the FN HP-DAO Compact / Browning BDAO Compact

http://modernfirearms.net/handguns/hg/be/fn-browning-hp-da-bda9-e.html

Unfortunately, the FN HP-DAO Compact is almost impossible to find in decent condition.

Double Action Only - Hammer Fired 9mm Pistol Recommendations

The #1 community for Gun Owners of the Northeast

Member Benefits:

Ultimate Member

Ultimate Member

Huge Member

Ready to go

Member

Ultimate Member

Ultimate Member

Ultimate Member

Meh...

Active Member

Member

Ultimate Member

Active Member

Why should we Free BSD?

Member

Hold my beer. Watch this.

Member

Ultimate Member

Ultimate Member

Member

Users who are viewing this thread

Log in

Forum statistics