[Jbernard]

Thanks everyone for the variation of opinions and reasons for them. I think I've decided to go with the DA/SA for the simple reason that the gun will be used as a home defense weapon and never carried. Knowing that, I will have it ready to shoot in my nightstand, and I do like the idea of the harder initial trigger pull being the only thing I need to navigate before I might have to stop an unwanted intruder. I also like the de-cock feature to safely de-escalate a situation when the nerves are high, which in all honesty would certainly be the case in the event of a real or perceived break-in. Having kept a Glock racked and ready to go in the nightstand for many years, I guess I just felt that having an SAO gun with the safety off would be no different. However, I have to admit that I have always wondered about the possibility of nerves in a real-danger situation causing an accidental discharge (you can never know for sure no matter how much you train if you've never been in that situation), so the added amount of trigger pull to send off the first shot is a welcome addition of added safety in comparison to the Glock.

And by the way, I live alone, and when I do have visitors over especially if they have kids, my home defense gun is safely secured. My carry gun is a P365XL Spectre, which I carry IWB and just behind the hip.

 

[fotog]

Thanks everyone for the variation of opinions and reasons for them. I think I've decided to go with the DA/SA for the simple reason that the gun will be used as a home defense weapon and never carried. Knowing that, I will have it ready to shoot in my nightstand, and I do like the idea of the harder initial trigger pull being the only thing I need to navigate before I might have to stop an unwanted intruder. I also like the de-cock feature to safely de-escalate a situation when the nerves are high, which in all honesty would certainly be the case in the event of a real or perceived break-in. Having kept a Glock racked and ready to go in the nightstand for many years, I guess I just felt that having an SAO gun with the safety off would be no different. However, I have to admit that I have always wondered about the possibility of nerves in a real-danger situation causing an accidental discharge (you can never know for sure no matter how much you train if you've never been in that situation), so the added amount of trigger pull to send off the first shot is a welcome addition of added safety in comparison to the Glock.

And by the way, I live alone, and when I do have visitors over especially if they have kids, my home defense gun is safely secured. My carry gun is a P365XL Spectre, which I carry IWB and just behind the hip.

A well reasoned decision...

 

[theLBC]

personally i like the extra safety of that heavy first pull for home defense.

 

[jthrelf]

In a home defense situation I would not want to have to hand cock the pistol after each shot. I know the typical situation does not involve a lot of shots, but two or three could be enough for the bad guy/s to get you.

Unsure what you're saying... Hand cock after each shot? That's the beauty of both options being autoloaders..

 

[12131]

Unsure what you're saying... Hand cock after each shot? That's the beauty of both options being autoloaders..

Maybe he's talking about SAO....................revolver.

 

[Dumbdumb]

Most will notice my near constant emphasis on training. "You will not rise to the situation, but fail to your level of training." Whether this was said first by seals or some other group of well trained fighters, it is absolutely true. Hollywood loves to show the hero rising to the situation, but that almost never happens. Train hard, dry practice often and get very smooth in your gun handling and manipulation. The action of the gun is just knowing how to use the chosen tool.

 

[tahmail]

I prefer no manual safety on a carry firearm. No problem either way with range arms.

 

[GoneBallisticInAlabama]

I like DA/SA. No matter how much training and practice we are still human and humans make mistakes. If I get into a position where I have to draw the weapon and the adrenalin is flowing, I like the extra "forgiveness" of a long first double-action stroke should my reflexes act a tiny bit faster than my analytical brain can determine that it may not be a threat I want to shoot, rather than the hair-trigger of a 1911.
That's just me and my personal preference.

I also don't want a manual safety on a gun I use for defense. If it has one, it stays off.

 

[theLBC]

I like DA/SA. No matter how much training and practice we are still human and humans make mistakes. If I get into a position where I have to draw the weapon and the adrenalin is flowing, I like the extra "forgiveness" of a long first double-action stroke should my reflexes act a tiny bit faster than my analytical brain can determine that it may not be a threat I want to shoot, rather than the hair-trigger of a 1911.
That's just me and my personal preference.

I also don't want a manual safety on a gun I use for defense. If it has one, it stays off.

pretty much explained my answer in more detail.
plus, i have pulled the DA trigger so many times in laser dry fire, i don't consider myself less accurate than SA.
this makes shooting long range precision rifle a cakewalk as far as trigger control with a 2-stage trigger

 

[vsimmons]

I am personally 100% committed to the SADA. I think unless you're willing to train properly and thoroughly with that platform (it will require probably 3 times more effort to master: 2 trigger pulls and a transition between 2 totally different pulls) go with the SAO

 

[esh21167]

Here's my .02 from someone who doesn't shoot or practice enough: neither.

I'm no tactical operator. In a high stress situation, I'd probably forget the safety on a SAO gun and get killed. On a DA/SA gun, my first shot would probably be in the ground because of the heavy trigger pull, and again, I get killed.

For a carry gun for me (and if we're honest, many, many others), I want no safety and the same trigger pull on every shot. So striker (my preference) or maybe even DAO.

 

[jthrelf]

Maybe he's talking about SAO....................revolver.

Maybe I missed the sarcasm/humor!

 

[Redfish]

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[Redfish]

Here's my .02 from someone who doesn't shoot or practice enough: neither.

I'm no tactical operator. In a high stress situation, I'd probably forget the safety on a SAO gun and get killed. On a DA/SA gun, my first shot would probably be in the ground because of the heavy trigger pull, and again, I get killed.

For a carry gun for me (and if we're honest, many, many others), I want no safety and the same trigger pull on every shot. So strier (my preference) or maybe even DAO.

A DAO weapon is a good choice. The key is about 2000 rep of any action to develop muscle memory, For me I carry mostly DA/SA and I have done it so much that I probably would decock to soon in a emergency. When loading I decock so quickly I don't even think about it. I think you are under estimating your ability with a first shot going into the ground. Under stress you are never going to notice the difference.

 

[Taskotzke59]

It took me several sessions to get properly acquainted with DA. I’ve perfected it. Now it’s a natural feel. I don’t even think about it now.

 

[Firearms Collector]

Since You've been using a Glock so much, Go with the SAO.

 

[boriqua]

Hey everyone, I'm deciding on whether to purchase a P220 Legion .45 in a DA/SA model or the SAO model. The gun will be used almost exclusively for home defense and occasional target practice to keep my skills sharp. I would love to hear your opinions on which model you would prefer for this and why.

Side note, I am a former Glock 32 owner, so I am at least somewhat comfortable with the SAO model. I'm really just looking for the pros and cons of each from experienced gun owners.

Ok now to help you spend some of your money ... 😜

Pick up a descent revolver .. doesnt have to cost a fortune. Used market is good. I like ruger and old smiths but there may be others that fit the bill .. spend some time with them .. Learn to love that Double action ... and that DA on the sig wont mean a thing .. I think there is a song there but .. not sure!!

 

[Nev]

DA/SA always.
For all the reasons stated.
But also: if you're drawing to fire in the same motion that's an intense situation, good luck to all no matter what. If you, or I, have a moment or two as the situation unfolds, manually dropping the hammer is not an insurmountable or even time consuming effort, I'm talking a few extra seconds. I regularly practice dropping the hammer first shot.

 

[Hammer]

Too many people really overthink it. Focus on the fundamentals - proper sight alignment and smooth trigger press, repeat as necessary.

 

[loadedround]

All you have to do is think 1911A1 for home defense and make your decesion accordingly!