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Actually the Sig and the S&W semi-autos with the exception of the Sigma from S&W, have second strike capabilities in DAO form. The other weapons you describe fall into a striker fired system.(Glock,Kahr,Sigma) DAO refers to the fact that after firing a round the weapons mechanism returns to the hammer down position, ready to fire again. This is done to resemble the action of a revolver. The main difference is that the hammer cannot be cocked in the single action manner as with the traditional double action.
As to second strike capability, can someone explain the purpose of this in a combat or defensive pistol? If a round fails to fire on the first try, why try again. All the training I have dictates a failure drill and resume firing. I would rather take my chances with a fresh round than one that has just failed.
Be Safe
Mike
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