Double action semi-autos

[Boriqua]

Might be a bit pricey for a training tool but I know the gen 3 s&w' s are available in full time DAO. I had one in .45 and wish I had kept it

If DA/SA will work there are more options but all the ones I know will have hammers

 

[McKnight55]

Sig Sauer P250 is a DA semi-auto.

"Double Action Only Trigger: This is the heart of the design. Either you love this or you hate it. There’s no making it lighter, changing its travel or anything of the sort. It also is remarkably consistent with wear and tear on the gun. Whereas striker fired guns will smooth out and the trigger will change with use, this is like a fine revolver…it just is the way it always was, it will always be that way, okay?"

https://www.pewpewtactical.com/sig-p250/

I like the modularity of the P250.

"Modularity: This was the original swappable handgun. There’s only a single serialized controlled part on this gun and it is an excellent option for someone who lives in a state or region where handguns are difficult to get but you want several different sizes, calibers, or grip dimensions.
Caliber Selection: You can have this gun in all common self-defense calibers including the hard to find .357 sig and you can change them out in less than a minute once you’re good at it."

 

[laabstract]

Would the SIG DAK work for you? I only mention that because they are plentiful and can be found for cheap as many police departments adopted them.

 

[Gunslinger808]

Beretta 96D if you like the .40.

 

[Boriqua]

I am looking for a double action semi automatic to use in laser target shooting. Does as anyone know of a double action pistol besides a taurus G3?
Thanks

It might help if you told us what you were trying to get better at. A double action striker contraption is going to feel MUCH different than a hammer fired gun so might not be helpful. If your looking to get better at revolver though and the lazer thingy wont work with a revolver just do to mechanics then any of the DA/SA guns should work. CZ, Sig P series, Gen 3 smiths, Witness, berretta and so on.

Edited to add
Tristar CZ clones if you can get hold of one. Inexpensive and a TON of bang for the buck

 

[Boriqua]

Beretta 96D if you like the .40.

I never heard of the 96D but looked it up after your post ... 40 S&W and DAO ... how did I not hear of this one!!

Gonna have to do a little research because that is right in my wheel house! :dance:

 

[Gunslinger808]

The 96D is a good pistol.
Heavy, reliable, and accurate, I carried one on duty for about 4 years.
I just didn’t like it as they made me give up carrying a 1911 when it became mandatory to use only service issued firearms.

 

[McKnight55]

The Sig P250 has a Tac Pac which includes the laser/flashlight and a holster.

https://ross-elder.com/2014/03/16/te-sig-sauer-p250-compact-tacpac/

The TacPac is so named because of its inclusion of a tactical light/laser combo (SigTac STL900) and a “tactical” holster that allows for carry of the pistol with the light/laser combo still attached. The P250 version I selected was the compact model. It is available in full size, compact, and subcompact, with each available in the TacPac offering. To say that the 250 is a polymer framed pistol is misleading. In fact, it would be untrue. The 250 pistols are modular in design. The polymer lower portion of the pistol is just a grip that is replaceable and interchangeable. The fire control mechanism of the pistol, the legitimate “frame” that is serial numbered and registered, is removable from the polymer grip module and can be inserted into a new grip. So, the grip is just that: A grip. With three different barrel lengths, three different grip modules, and two different triggers available, the P250 is a very versatile and customizable design that many will be able to enjoy.

The P250 is a traditional, hammer/firing pin style pistol with a flat hammer that recesses into the slide. The trigger is double action only (DAO) and touts the well known, long trigger pull that seems to be a Sig trademark. But, due to the design of the pistol, Sig was able to use a much lighter trigger pull than is typical of their pistols. The trigger pull is very smooth and rivals the best double action trigger pull of any revolver I have fired. In fact, it surpasses them.

 

[Rock Hardson]

The 96D is a good pistol.
Heavy, reliable, and accurate, I carried one on duty for about 4 years.
I just didn’t like it as they made me give up carrying a 1911 when it became mandatory to use only service issued firearms.

The Taurus PT100 holds 2 more rounds than the Beretta 96 does, even though it is the same size gun, iirc.