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ClydeFrog · June 26, 2010, 07:43 AM

Depending on a few factors like your budget, skill level and uses for the pistol, I would suggest a new DA only, hammer fired design like the SIG Sauer DAK, Beretta PX4 C or D format(C for constant, D for full DA only) HK P2000, HK45, USP LEM(law enforcement modification). The Para-USA LDA models are hammer fired DA only type pistols too but I do not have any detailed history with the line.
Hammer fired DA only pistols conceal well and you can train to hold the hammer down as you holster.
Striker fired systems like the M&P models with ambi safeties or the Glocks can be safe too but I prefer the SIG, Beretta & HK DA only pistols.

June 26, 2010, 07:43 AM	#12
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	handgun picks; DA only(hammer fired)... Depending on a few factors like your budget, skill level and uses for the pistol, I would suggest a new DA only, hammer fired design like the SIG Sauer DAK, Beretta PX4 C or D format(C for constant, D for full DA only) HK P2000, HK45, USP LEM(law enforcement modification). The Para-USA LDA models are hammer fired DA only type pistols too but I do not have any detailed history with the line. Hammer fired DA only pistols conceal well and you can train to hold the hammer down as you holster. Striker fired systems like the M&P models with ambi safeties or the Glocks can be safe too but I prefer the SIG, Beretta & HK DA only pistols.