Sig p229 DAK, have you seen one in stock anywhere?
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I would strongly recommend to start with one of those P229 chambered in 22 lr from Questar. You won't learn all that much starting with 9mm. You will need to train a lot and nothing can beat the price of 22 lr. Good luck.
Thanks for the suggestion, but I will get comfortable with a .22 too quickly. The only thing I think will be the biggest issue for me will be overcoming the height over bore ratio with the Sig 9mm.. Are they quite "snappy" compared with for example a Glock or M&P?
In 9 mm nearly any gun will be easy to control. SIG is not exception.
I did start with 22 in the Army. Anything wrong with that?
Army pays for the ammo, so You don't have to care about the costs.
When You on your own, money matters.
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Actually the DAK trigger is worse than double action only (DAO).
If you allow the DAK trigger to fully come forward after each shot the trigger pull is consistent and the same.
If after the first shot you use the shorter trigger reset the trigger pull increases by two pounds.
I'm still trying to figure out why a shorter trigger pull needs to be heavier.
Did you check P&D? Just click on their logo at top of page. They had something like that there for a bit can't remember exactly what it was.....
Yesir, I've checked every gun shop with a website I could find, to no avail though... My local gun store is ordering me in a Sig p226 DAK actually now. Apparently the 229 DAK cannot be imported into Canada which seems weird to me, because the other models of 229 can be...
Anyways thanks for the suggestions!
So homer76, the DAK trigger pull is then essentially opposite of a da/sa pull? Bizarre!
Anyways thanks for the suggestions!
So homer76, the DAK trigger pull is then essentially opposite of a da/sa pull? Bizarre!
The 229 is prohib, and the barrel is replaced stateside with a 226 barrel to make it restricted, from what I've been told. From Questar's website it seems that they charge you about $200 for the barrel on top of the price for the gun. Epp's did have a new 229, but it wasn't a DAK, and if I recall it was about $950. It's next on my list
I do find that Sigs have more flip than most 9's. For me my gen4 G22 .40 is easier to control than my P226 9mm. 2 other noobs I took shooting felt the same way.
Nothing's wrong with the Sig but I would recommend to skip on the DAK trigger. It will only make it more difficult to shoot it accurately.
Ah sheesh decisions decisions 
My other choice besides a Sig DAK would be a Tanfoglio Stock III, but I want to train hard with a weapon that can take some punishment... and not be worried about babying it, hence wanting a Sig. Thoughts?
Glock 17 gen4 9mm is still in the back of my mind, but I've heard that because of the new recoil spring the trigger pull is heavier than normal, which is why I'd opt to go for something that appeals to me more anyway like a Sig DAK.
My other choice besides a Sig DAK would be a Tanfoglio Stock III, but I want to train hard with a weapon that can take some punishment... and not be worried about babying it, hence wanting a Sig. Thoughts? Glock 17 gen4 9mm is still in the back of my mind, but I've heard that because of the new recoil spring the trigger pull is heavier than normal, which is why I'd opt to go for something that appeals to me more anyway like a Sig DAK.
DAK's are hard to find in Canada. I picked up a 229 DAK in .40 from Questar about a year ago and it came with the "Canadian" barrel but I see that some of the pistols they sell don't and require you to buy the "correct" barrel.
It's possible to convert a DA/SA to DAK and I have done quite a few as Rivalen pointed out it's just a matter of getting the parts.
Don't be put off by the "haters" and uninformed the DAK system is fantastic and is well worth looking and waiting for.
It's possible to convert a DA/SA to DAK and I have done quite a few as Rivalen pointed out it's just a matter of getting the parts.
Don't be put off by the "haters" and uninformed the DAK system is fantastic and is well worth looking and waiting for.
That's a fine looking gun! Thanks for the post
Interesting, I had no idea. Thanks partner!
Well you put my mind at ease. I'm still waiting to hear back from Questar as of now... Have you noticed what was mentioned before about the shorter trigger reset being heavier than the first? Will it be manageable over time with practice in your opinion?
