Favorite DA/SA Firearm

[Dat_Ginga]

Recently my DA/SA guns have been going with me to the range more often than any other handguns in my collection. I’ve been shooting berettas a lot more but can never put down my CZ Shadow 2.

How many of you shoot those DA/SA guns still and why are they your favorite? Also, what DA/SA guns fly under the radar that you think should get more attention?

 

[Basher]

If I HAD to pick just one, it would be Beretta. A 96FS was my first centerfire handgun, and I’ve always loved them. As a younger dude, the factory grips were a wee tad large for me, but as an adult they’re fine.

BUT, the thin grips VZ puts out (and that WC and LTT both use) absolutely transform them and make them even better!

But I gotta admit I’m digging my Sigs (a gun I never thought I’d like when I was younger due to the decocker and slide release locations) and my lone CZ, a PCR (really want to try an SP01 soon!).

So on short, while I tend to carry a Glock more often than not, my appreciation for, and use of, DA/SA stuff has been on the rise quite a bit lately, something I don’t see changing any time soon! Next on the list is a P228 and that SP01, then I wanna jump into S&W 3rd Gen stuff! Who says DA/SA stuff is dead?!

 

[Suck My Glock]

Not to try to bash this thread or the concept,...but ever since converting to the Church of Glock, I've not bothered to touch a DA/SA auto since the early 90s. Being originally a 1911 fanboy (and still loving and appreciating a finely tuned one), I'm forever spoiled on what a PROPER SA trigger pull should be. And as well, having had S&W revolvers with tuned actions, I also know what a PROPER DA trigger pull should be. So I have NEVER experienced any DA/SA auto that had either worth a damn. For me, the Glock triggers, when reduced to the 5.5 or 4.5 lb triggers are close enough to a good SA release that I have never looked back.

I sold off my Taurus 92 and Ruger P89 and S&W 5906 in the 90s and haven't missed them at all.

But,...with that said,...if anyone can tell me of a DA/SA auto that actually has a decent trigger, I'd be curious to try it out. But I'm doubtful one exists.

 

[Dat_Ginga]

If I HAD to pick just one, it would be Beretta. A 96FS was my first centerfire handgun, and I’ve always loved them. As a younger dude, the factory grips were a wee tad large for me, but as an adult they’re fine.

BUT, the thin grips VZ puts out (and that WC and LTT both use) absolutely transform them and make them even better!

But I gotta admit I’m digging my Sigs (a gun I never thought I’d like when I was younger due to the decocker and slide release locations) and my lone CZ, a PCR (really want to try an SP01 soon!).

So on short, while I tend to carry a Glock more often than not, my appreciation for, and use of, DA/SA stuff has been on the rise quite a bit lately, something I don’t see changing any time soon! Next on the list is a P228 and that SP01, then I wanna jump into S&W 3rd Gen stuff! Who says DA/SA stuff is dead?!

I do love those thin grips on both the LTT and Wilson berettas. I’m going to pick either one up whenever I find one. If you’re interested in the SP01 Northwest Armory in Scottsdale just got the SP01 in red and blue so they come with those aluminum grips in either color and have excellent triggers from the factory. I think they are part of their competition line.

 

[Dat_Ginga]

Not to try to bash this thread or the concept,...but ever since converting to the Church of Glock, I've not bothered to touch a DA/SA auto since the early 90s. Being originally a 1911 fanboy (and still loving and appreciating a finely tuned one), I'm forever spoiled on what a PROPER SA trigger pull should be. And as well, having had S&W revolvers with tuned actions, I also know what a PROPER DA trigger pull should be. So I have NEVER experienced any DA/SA auto that had either worth a damn. For me, the Glock triggers, when reduced to the 5.5 or 4.5 lb triggers are close enough to a good SA release that I have never looked back.

I sold off my Taurus 92 and Ruger P89 and S&W 5906 in the 90s and haven't missed them at all.

But,...with that said,...if anyone can tell me of a DA/SA auto that actually has a decent trigger, I'd be curious to try it out. But I'm doubtful one exists.

I have plenty of Glocks and carry one every day for the most part when I’m not carrying a Sig 365XL. I don’t think they are bad guns and my Glock 17 has about 25k rounds through it from the years I’ve owned it and used it in many local competitions around the valley. I think they are fine guns and for most people getting into the firearms world or wanting a do it all gun I do think Glocks are an excellent option. They are the king of aftermarket parts and accessories so it only proves that Glocks are popular.

I’ve really liked the feel of the CZ’s custom shop triggers on their shadow series of guns and Wilson and Langdon Tactical both do a great job on berettas. I recommend those if you haven’t tried them.

 

[AZ_Five56]

I've always been a big Sig fan. The P220, P226, and P229 come to mind, but I don't give the DA/SA guns as much love anymore. I've been spending more time with guns that I carry, and I hate carrying a DA/SA. I'm mostly shooting a Glock and a P226 SAO.

I have carried a DA/SA in the past, but it was a V1 USP compact and you could carry that locked and cocked. I've never owned one, but I've loved shooting the HKs with the LEM triggers. To me, the LEM seemed like the best of both worlds with having the long initial trigger pull, but without the heaviness. They feel more like a striker fired gun to me.

 

[XJThrottle]

Only ever shot my blued P89.. :confusion-shrug:

 

[Boriqua]

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[Basher]

Not to try to bash this thread or the concept,...but ever since converting to the Church of Glock, I've not bothered to touch a DA/SA auto since the early 90s. Being originally a 1911 fanboy (and still loving and appreciating a finely tuned one), I'm forever spoiled on what a PROPER SA trigger pull should be. And as well, having had S&W revolvers with tuned actions, I also know what a PROPER DA trigger pull should be. So I have NEVER experienced any DA/SA auto that had either worth a damn. For me, the Glock triggers, when reduced to the 5.5 or 4.5 lb triggers are close enough to a good SA release that I have never looked back.

I sold off my Taurus 92 and Ruger P89 and S&W 5906 in the 90s and haven't missed them at all.

But,...with that said,...if anyone can tell me of a DA/SA auto that actually has a decent trigger, I'd be curious to try it out. But I'm doubtful one exists.

The Langdon Trigger Job In A Bag does a pretty good job, actually. My LTT Elite has a very smooth DA, and while there’s more takeup on the SA than you’d find on a finely-tuned SAO gun, it’s very light and crisp with minimal over-travel. The reset is also insanely short for a DA/SA gun.

That being said, nothing beats the Beretta 92FS Compact Type M I had years ago. The DA pull couldn’t have been more than an out-of-this-world smooth 6lbs, and SA was maybe 2lbs. I don’t know who did the trigger job on it, but it was the best DA/SA trigger I’ve ever felt. Short of a S&W 66-2 I also had, it was probably the best DA trigger I’ve ever felt.

So yeah, in skilled hands, a DA/SA can be tuned quite nicely, IMO!

 

[pneuby]

Mine would be the Smiths. More trim and compact than the Sig series, Beretta, HK, etc. The OEM DA pull is only matched/exceeded by a GrayGuns Sig, or a Langdon 92/96. Still, I've longed warmed to the classic SA 1911 and 1935, and most modern striker stuff.

 

[Bullzaye]

But,...with that said,...if anyone can tell me of a DA/SA auto that actually has a decent trigger, I'd be curious to try it out. But I'm doubtful one exists.

Walther P5 and P88.

FWIW, the worst DA/SA I've ever shot was the Detonics Pocket 9.

 

[Razai]

The P220 has a fantastic SA pull. I also love my CZ P-01 Compact’s trigger.
To each his own, but I have tried almost every trigger offered for Glocks and have yet to like any of them (and I do like Glocks). In the polymer world, the Walther PPQ reigns supreme, the the P320 and M&P 2.0 close behind.
Again…opinions.

 

[samnev]

W. German P226 and CZ 75.

 

[Boriqua]

Mine would be the Smiths. More trim and compact than the Sig series, Beretta, HK, etc. The OEM DA pull is only matched/exceeded by a GrayGuns Sig, or a Langdon 92/96. Still, I've longed warmed to the classic SA 1911 and 1935, and most modern striker stuff.

I had a well loved Third gen in 45 DAO .. that gun was so damn sweet. I still keep a crooked I out for a 40 or 45 but pricing has gone through the roof and mags are near impossible to find but ... yup Sweet guns

 

[Dat_Ginga]

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A lot of Sig love on here. Those two are good looking guns.

 

[h8pvmnt]

Star Megastar (Model 50) .45/10MM, Three pound tank of a gun, DA trigger sucks but its about as cool and unique as one can get in a DA/SA gun. It was too late to the market to make a hit. No real niche to fill. But was the only 10mm at the time that could handle all the full power loads you could run through it. I have one in .45 but have not been lucky enough to find one in 10MM. I do like my Ruger, Smith and Colt DA/SA Revolvers but i am sure that was not the intent of this thread.

 

[superduty38]

My Sig P229 with some Gray Guns parts. I have two that I built to be pretty much identical. They are my EDC's. I expect never to have a reason to switch back to a striker fired gun.

 

[Boriqua]

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A lot of Sig love on here. Those two are good looking guns.

I dont know if this is my Favorite since I think I equally love my 226 but .. this is my sparse daily EDC so ... I guess I could say the 229



Smooth like butter. I am sad to see the DA/SA's going away. Especially the metal ones. I have a glock 23 .. nice gun and it shoots well and everyone should have at least one plastic gun but .. I prefer the DA/SA only because a revolver only holds 6 rounds :mrgreen:

Might be an HK 45 LEM in my future

 

[Boriqua]

Star Megastar (Model 50) .45/10MM, Three pound tank of a gun, DA trigger sucks but its about as cool and unique as one can get in a DA/SA gun. It was too late to the market to make a hit. No real niche to fill. But was the only 10mm at the time that could handle all the full power loads you could run through it. I have one in .45 but have not been lucky enough to find one in 10MM. I do like my Ruger, Smith and Colt DA/SA Revolvers but i am sure that was not the intent of this thread.

I have never heard of Star. I had to look it up .. sounds awful neat!! Found this site with an old Advertisement.

http://www.star-firearms.com/firearms/guns/megastar/index.shtml

Cool provenance too.

http://www.star9mm.com/2017/08/history-of-star-firearms-company.html

You have cool stuff!! :mrgreen:

 

[Basher]

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A lot of Sig love on here. Those two are good looking guns.

I dont know if this is my Favorite since I think I equally love my 226 but .. this is my sparse daily EDC so ... I guess I could say the 229

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Smooth like butter. I am sad to see the DA/SA's going away. Especially the metal ones. I have a glock 23 .. nice gun and it shoots well and everyone should have at least one plastic gun but .. I prefer the DA/SA only because a revolver only holds 6 rounds :mrgreen:

Might be an HK 45 LEM in my future

What do you mean by the DA/SAs “going away?”