Anyone else prefer DAO pistols?

[otis24]

A Model 60, NY-1 is my usual carry gun when not carrying under LEOSA for which I qualified with a semi-automatic.

It was designed for NYPD which 'banned' single action revolvers I am told.

I like it.

Be safe.

I commented on someone's recent post here regarding their Mod 64 NY-1. I stated that I was looking for a DAO pistol. Voila! I now own a S&W 3953.

 

[Racer X]

I have grown to appreciate the DAK trigger in my Sig P229 in .40. I may end up as my primary carry pistol, with my Taurus G2C in .40 as my summer shorts pocket carry. (uses the same magazine pattern as my Sig P226/229 pistols)

 

[CheyenneBodie]

I have a Beretta 92D with Wilson Combat trigger parts and it's one of my favorites. I call it my HiCap revolver --shoots to the sights, trigger pull like a well tuned S&W revolver and reliable. No safety lever/decocker-- a "slick slide". Draw and shoot.

 

[otis24]

I have a Beretta 92D with Wilson Combat trigger parts and it's one of my favorites. I call it my HiCap revolver --shoots to the sights, trigger pull like a well tuned S&W revolver and reliable. No safety lever/decocker-- a "slick slide". Draw and shoot.

A 92D was on my radar. I had been searching for one. But now that I've discovered the S&W 3953, my heart is content!

 

[Jon651]

I have a 4046TSW DAO that is my dedicated truck gun. I like the idea of a DAO because it takes a much more deliberate action to squeeze off a round when the pressure is on. I can understand why Brinks used the 4046 for this exact reason.

I have a 629 Classic as my bedside gun that I only shoot DA for that exact same reason. I don't want it to be too easy to squeeze off a round if I am woken up in the middle of the night and am still a bit loopy. It's not like a safety, but I have to really WANT to shoot if I'm ever put in that position. I like my 629 because whomever gets the honor of being on the receiving end will know beyond all doubt that they are being shot at!

 

[sipowicz]

I've recently made a P2000SK LEM my primary carry. I'm becoming more of a fan every time I go to the range.

When I feel like packing something a bit heartier than a snubby DS or J, I carry my LEM P2000. If you can master a double action revolver, like most of us here, the lighter LEM is a breeze to master. And as I mentioned in another post, I ignore the reset. I highly doubt in a pucker situation I would be able to use it. By the way, the full size is only a tad bigger than the SK but conceals very well.

 

[Sgt. Buzzard]

I have a preference for DAO, revolvers. Been shooting that way since 1973. Now retired my EDC is 442. In mid summer I sometimes switch to a G42 but striker fired make me nervous. My truck, home defense and range gun is a Kimber 3" DAO. With both of these revolvers I hit what I want.

Yeah, I have a few wonder nines with multiple big magazines. But I humped that stuff for the last 15 years on the job. Small, light and discreet is now my motto.

 

[chev37s]

I have carried a sig p250 in the past. It is double action only and I always liked it for concealed carry. I currently have one in 9 and 40 and they are both easy to shoot and very accurate. I actually like the triggers on them and they are very smooth and easy to shoot once you get used to them. I only stopped carrying them due to them being a bit heavier than something like the shield or equalizer.

 

[KSDeputy]

When we transitioned from .357 revolvers to semi-autos, we got the Model 645 which was DA/SA. I like the concept and have 3 of them. I have a full size uniform pistol, and two off duty pistols. All in .45acp. I have carried one for many years, and am quite fond of it. I have never shot a DAO pistol.

 

[HardToHandle]

I was issued a S&W 4046 when a LEO. I referred to it as the "Boat Anchor Model" and wasn't the only officer to feel that way…many others did.

My department used the same term. That was the kindest and most family friendly term used…

We eventually allowed Glocks as a private purchase. The 50-officer department was almost all Glocks in 18 months. As well, qualification scores went up. And went up even higher when 9mm was authorized.

DAO Smiths made a lot of sense intellectually. Unfortunately they weren't very useable in reality.

As someone noted above, the darn Smith slide was so slick. At the time we didn't know better, but it was a disaster of a gun for one handed reload drills. I can recall numerous training situations where I ended up with the gun eating some of my hand via the ejection port. Never had that happen with a Glock.