Sig P226 DAO vs. DAK

mattfra · January 2, 2008, 06:02 PM

I'm looking at a decent Sig P226 for sale that is what I believe an older DAO pistol. It has more of a prominent hammer verses the 'flat' hammer of the DAK models. What's the trigger pull like on the DAO model verses the DAK pistols?
I've heard that older P226's cannot be converted to DAK.
But...can the older DAO models be converted back to SA/DA?

Anyone?

Thanks!!
Matt

Harry Bonar · January 3, 2008, 01:49 PM

Sir:
I know I'll get it again but it just doesn't bother me anymore - don't bother that trigger! All "trigger jobs" are fraught with disaster! Yes, you can get a good trigger job, but it must either be done by the factory or a master experienced nationaly known smith who is an expert on your particular package!
Most factories will not do one and I know of a National Guard armorer who has stopped doing all 1911 triggers! Never, never OIL or LUBRICATE A TRIGGER MECHANISM! Lube will not give you a good trigger just like you can't get an engine overhaul out of a can!
Harry B.

mattfra · January 3, 2008, 05:50 PM

Mr. Bonar,

I wasn't planning on doing a trigger job. Just wondering what the pull difference was (in pounds) between the DAO and DAK models.

Thanks,
Matt

January 2, 2008, 06:02 PM	#1
mattfra Member Join Date: July 3, 1999 Posts: 93	Sig P226 DAO vs. DAK I'm looking at a decent Sig P226 for sale that is what I believe an older DAO pistol. It has more of a prominent hammer verses the 'flat' hammer of the DAK models. What's the trigger pull like on the DAO model verses the DAK pistols? I've heard that older P226's cannot be converted to DAK. But...can the older DAO models be converted back to SA/DA? Anyone? Thanks!! Matt __________________ matt

January 3, 2008, 01:49 PM	#2
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	trigger Sir: I know I'll get it again but it just doesn't bother me anymore - don't bother that trigger! All "trigger jobs" are fraught with disaster! Yes, you can get a good trigger job, but it must either be done by the factory or a master experienced nationaly known smith who is an expert on your particular package! Most factories will not do one and I know of a National Guard armorer who has stopped doing all 1911 triggers! Never, never OIL or LUBRICATE A TRIGGER MECHANISM! Lube will not give you a good trigger just like you can't get an engine overhaul out of a can! Harry B.

January 3, 2008, 05:50 PM	#3
mattfra Member Join Date: July 3, 1999 Posts: 93	DAO vs. DAK Mr. Bonar, I wasn't planning on doing a trigger job. Just wondering what the pull difference was (in pounds) between the DAO and DAK models. Thanks, Matt __________________ matt Last edited by mattfra; January 3, 2008 at 09:01 PM.