Anyone gravitate back to DAO for carry?

[Blue Heeler]

I really like the DA/SA with decocker. Liked the feel at first so bought one. Really started appreciating it as it replaced my 1911 for carry. I am scared of striker fires, but everyone has their own experience. I try and live within my own limitations and comfort levels.

I agree. The striker fired guns are fine handguns and great carry guns but take some getting used to. When I transitioned over to a Glock 19, it was the idea of not having a safety on a loaded weapon in the holster more than the actual gun being loaded with no safety on (I think that is Condition 0"?) that hung me up at first. Like many, I had carried either a Colt 1911 or a Browning Hi Power cocked and locked or a SIG P220 (DA/SA). Going to the Glock 19 just didn't seem natural without a safety. But I learned that if you keep your finger off the trigger, they do run as advertised.

That said, while the Glock 19 could well be a perfect combat handgun, I sold mine to my son and now I carry either a SIG P220 or SIG P225A1 (both tuned by the Sig Armorer (he can make a great gun even better). Occasionally I will go to 1911 Colt or 1911 Dan Wesson. For a "mouse gun", I really like the DAO Remington RM380.

 

[aarondhgraham]

What is the opposition to kydex?

Just pure traditionalism,,,
And a liking for aesthetics,,,
Guns and leather just go together.

Kydex is perfectly functional,,,
It just ain't pretty is all.

Aarond

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[aarondhgraham]

I started carrying with a revolver,,,
Then upgraded to an exposed hammer DA/SA semi-auto.

I was an absolute snob of a proponent of DA/SA with exposed hammer.

When I handled a Ruger EC9s I liked it,,,
So I used the upgrading from .380 to 9mm excuse.

It wasn't because of the action type though,,,
It was the more powerful cartridge,,,
I had to get used to the DAO.

It didn't take long,,,
And was as effortless as breathing.

Aarond

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[Chaparral]

Wears the finish off. My farm pistol looks horrible. But it functions very well even carried in a less than ideal situation. Over the years the Blackhawk carrier has “polished” off the black on my pistol. I do not plan to sell it so do not care. I am just anal in ensuring the trigger is locked and blocked. And clean it often.

 

[Dmc707]

I went the opposite direction

from a 229 with a DAK trigger back to an Officers size 1911

 

[DavidMcmillan]

Occasionally I will carry a DAO ... my Remington RM380. Excellent shooting pocket 380ACP. The trigger on this was great out of the box but was enhanced significantly when I installed the Galloway Precision kit. DA trigger pull on this lil' mouse gun is on par with my Sig Armorer tuned SIG P220 and P225A1.

I had a RM380 a few years ago, and traded it for something (I don't remember what). I now pocket carry a Kahr CW380, a very nice piece, but I wish I still had the Remington. I like the DAO idea for pockets since pocket openings, sizes, location, etc. change with each piece of clothing.

 

[T. MIKE SMITH]

I don't like the trigger slack and probably why I am most fond of Glocks, but made a trade on a Sig P365, and while I have used several Sigs, had not really checked out the 365. Went out to the farm and ran a couple mags through it and surprisingly it worked pretty smooth. It holds 10+1 and I have a 15 round backup mag. The size is pretty close to the G43 I was carrying which is a 7+1 with a 10-round extended mag I bought. I hate to think I would need 26 rounds for anything, but who knows.

 

[Blue Heeler]

I had a RM380 a few years ago, and traded it for something (I don't remember what). I now pocket carry a Kahr CW380, a very nice piece, but I wish I still had the Remington. I like the DAO idea for pockets since pocket openings, sizes, location, etc. change with each piece of clothing.

I agree on how well the RM380 carries.

Will add … The “Galloway Precision“ spring kit made a really good gun even better. If they start to make this gun again, I highly recommend the spring kit. The trigger is so smooth it rivals my tuned Sig 220 and 225A1.

 

[Veritas]

I went back to SAO. I can run my wheel guns in DAO very well but if given a choice I want a lightweight all-metal, red dot-ready, SAO 9mm with decent capacity.