Me said:First, there is no good use case for a DA/SA pistol. I’m sorry, but that needed said.
Weird to quote myself. I’m kind of interested in this. I’m not really trying to be all knowing……just trying to understand why DA/SA continues to exist.
IMO, the history is basically that most everyone used revolvers at one point. DA revolvers were an evolution of that. Without a manual safety, these proved to be safe tools. IME, a 12lb trigger on a 3lb gun is just hard to pull accidentally, but easy enough to pull with intent.
Out of that history and recognizing the benefits of magazines, DA pistols became popular. People recognize the easier shootability of the SA trigger. So, DA for revolver like safety and SA for improved shootability.
That is great, but DA to SA has proven difficult to master at speed. Really an unnecessary challenge. Many say they have mastered it, but measure shot to shot times and it is usually quite clear.
So, what is the case for DA/SA. I have nothing against it. I owned a CZ75 and a PT101. Both were miserable to me.
So I’m wondering what the continued demand that keeps the few DA/SA guns around?? I’m interested in the discussion because I must be missing something.