What is your favorite DA/SA pistol?

February 11, 2019, 07:35 PM

henryarnaud

Tough call...I'd have to say it's probably a tie between my Beretta 92FS and my Beretta PX4 Compact.

The PX4 would edge out the 92 for carry, though.

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February 12, 2019, 08:13 AM

soggy_spinout

Considering my striker tendencies I've wound up with some really nice ones over the years, but I keep coming back to the old P229R that started me down this road. A sentimental favorite that I shoot fairly good with.

But my M9A3 has been a rock star as well. As has my P229 CC. And then there's the Shadow...

So many good ones.

February 12, 2019, 08:13 AM

Lt CHEG

My Beretta/Wilson Brigadier Tactical, with Wilson trigger job is my favorite DA/SA without a doubt. I'd probably rate the Beretta 92 series pistols as a whole as my favorite DA/SA platform. I really like some of the last 4 digit S&W autos too. They were really spectacular guns when their production ended. The folded sheet metal slide SIGs deserve an honorable mention if they've had a short reset trigger by Grayguns. Without the short reset trigger I feel like those guns are outclassed by DA/SA guns with better trigger resets such as the Beretta 92 and 4 digit Smiths.

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February 12, 2019, 09:23 AM

Strambo

While my GGI tuned P226 is a personal favorite, I agree with Lt. Cheg that the 92 is a better stock trigger. All the M9s I've been issued have had decent triggers as they are old and well broken in. I haven't shot a tuned one, but a Wilson or LTT is on my want list.

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February 12, 2019, 10:34 AM

ruger357

Beretta 92 especially the WC Brig tac and Langdon LTT. I also have a centurion that I’m about to send to Wilson. I do like my HKs and Sigs too.

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February 12, 2019, 04:49 PM

pblanc

I don't own any pistols that are collector's items or family heirlooms.

My favorites are my SIG P229s chambered in .40 S&W and 357 SIG.

Second choice would be my modified Beretta 92FS in 9 mm Luger, obviously.

Third choice would be my Beretta Cougars, chambered in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.

February 13, 2019, 07:41 AM

paulbriand

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Originally posted by 12131:
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What is your favorite DA/SA pistol?

This one specifically, and all of its P228 brothers.

+1 on the nickel P228. What a beauty.

February 13, 2019, 02:56 PM

rat2306

Not to besmirch my SP2022, but due to my connection with them during my Reserve service years; my commercial Beretta M9.

February 13, 2019, 03:31 PM

Southflorida-law

As much as I love my 239, shooting my S&W 659 always brings a smile to my face!

Something about shooting a gun that weighs just under what a steel rim for a 1967 Buick does is fun!

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