Sig DAK Trigger

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Nick_C_S

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Can someone tell me what the Sig Sauer DAK trigger is all about?

I've never had my hands on one. How is it different than say, a Glock trigger (I'm familiar with those; as I own a couple of them)?
 
I guess wikipedia really does have everything. :) I just assumed the subject was too obscure for it to be covered there. Thanks.
 
Nick, I am a Sig Armorer and carry a P229 DAK daily. My own opinion is that the DAK really is a nice double action system. On a new gun it may feel a bit heavy, but most will settle in to about 5.5 to 6 lbs. The trigger stroke is smooth and consistent all the way through. The other two main features are 1)restrike capability. If a round does not go bang the first time, pull the trigger again with no need to reset or rack the slide. If it was a light primer strike/dirt etc the round may go bang on the second strike. 2) The DAK trigger has two distinct resets. If you only release the trigger to the first reset the pull will be about 3/4 to 1 lb heavier, as you have less leverage. However, most of the folks I work with carrying this system learn to only release the trigger to that point. IMHO it makes for a more consistent follow up shot. And, you can both feel and hear both reset points.

In my line of work the DAK fits the bill nicely. It also makes a nice concealed carry gun as there is no safety to disengage, and little to think about aside from pulling the trigger. No decocking to do, and less chance of an AD on a follow up shot. Overall I think it's a nice system, but find someone who has a DAK and shoot it, see if you like it and feel comfortable with it.
 
Thanks for the info Malibru. That was a good explanation. And from what you described, it may fit my shooting style. I shoot a lot of revolver, so a trigger that's a little heavy is no big deal to me - I rather like it, actually. Smooth is far more important than light.

Thanks again.
 
Nick, I also shoot a lot of DA revolvers. I also carry a 229 SAS DAK, little big and bulky, but reminds me that its there. I like the trigger as it feels like a really smooth revolver in DA mode. Heck I traded a Colt LE6920 for my 229, I better love it lol.
 
Nick, yes I think the DAK would be a good fit for anyone who shoots revolver regularly. The nice thing about it is the consistency (caveat: always letting the trigger to return to a specific reset point). But I think it would make the transition easy for you.

If you but a new DAK, don't be turned off by the out-of-box feel to the trigger pull. Run several hundred rounds through it and then give it an honest re-evaluation. If you can find someone with a used DAK, try that out to get an honest feel for the trigger system. For what it's worth, I know of an L.E. agency that was sold the "wrong" double action system on their Sig 229's. Sig actually makes a "regular" double action (non DAK) which is IMHO, quite lousy especially when compared to the DAK. I'm not sure if it is still in the Sig catalog or if they have dropped it entirely at this point.

Worst case, You can get a DAK pistol and if you completely hate it, convert to a standard SA/DA configuration. However that requries some spendy parts; namely the sear and hammer. But you would probably find a buyer online for your DAK parts to offset the cost. Good luck and hope you find one to shoot!
 
I carry a P239 off duty all the time. And, I carry appendix. I like the DAK trigger. I like the fact that its a hammer down design. I agree with everything above. For me, the P239 is like a very flat revolver with a really good trigger.
 
One thing about the DAK is that it will force a shooter to pay close attention to triggering habits if he/she has bad ones. For range plinking, if the shooter yanks the trigger and does a full release (and cannot break himself of that habit) then the DAK probably wont do him/her much good. For our guys who have a problem with the transition- I encourage them to fire, keep the trigger all the way to the rear, and then slowly release it til they feel the first click once they've gotten back on target.

I still don't know why it's so hard for folks to learn good trigger follow-through. It's not a race to see who can turn loose of the trigger the fastest.
 
Interesting. I prefer to shoot it like a revolver with the full release. I would rather have a slightly longer and smoother trigger than a shorter heavier one.

I always thought of the first reset as a fail safe if you short stroked the trigger.
 
To Sgt127, you would love the trigger of the Sig P250 as it is your kind of trigger, also with a hammer and second strike capability.
 
SGT- you would like the P250. I had the first gen and even shot it in a few USPSA matches. It is long but smooth. I never even use the short reset on my P229 SAS DAK.
 
I always thought of the first reset as a fail safe if you short stroked the trigger.
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SGT, I s'pose it would work that way, but wouldn't the short reset trigger then serve the same use? Interesting story on the DAK- we had 6 spare 15rnd magazines to burn off at a qual range a couple of months ago. Using the reset, I was able to 'milk' off the rounds so fast, I found myself using my support hand to hold the weapon down as it was want to climb in the same manner as a slow rpm smg. But, it did take a heap of concentration not to go past that first reset click. And yes, a 229 will get muey caliente!
 
I dunno. I'll try it at the short reset. I'm a revolver shooter at heart, after the shot, while the gun is recoiling and I'm trying to settle the sights, I'm already taking up the trigger for the next shot. The smoother, lighter long trigger pull feels good to me.
 
really?...even more intriguing. I just looked at the price though, and it looks like ill just have to stay curious for the remainder of my life.
 
You might call Sig up on the phone and ask them about a DAK parts kit. Once I quit, get fired, retire, move on to another job, or croak- I'll have to give my Sig DAK up... it's department owned.

Maybe some day I'll be able to find one used- or see if they'll sell me a parts kit for a Sig I already own.
 
when I posted that I had only looked on Bud's and they were all about 1000$, but I just jumped on armslist and used they are all going in the 550$ range, not too bad at all. so maybe one day, I would to find a range that can rent me one for an hour
 
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