Sig Sauer P220 DAK grips
Sig Sauer P220 DAK grips
The Sig Sauer P220 DAK (Double Action Kellerman) is a specialized variant of the iconic P220 pistol, featuring SIG's exclusive DAK trigger system for consistent, safe operation
The base P220 launched in 1975 as Switzerland's Pistole 75 (P75), replacing the costly P210 with a lighter alloy frame, stamped slide, decocking lever, and revolutionary DA/SA trigger—pioneering modern service-pistol safety and speed via the SIG-Sauer partnership (1976)
By the early 2000s, SIG Sauer introduced the DAK trigger—named after designer Kellerman—as a double-action-only (DAO)-like system with unique partial reset. Pulling the trigger cocks and drops the hammer (~7–7.5 lb pull); after firing, the hammer follows forward safely (no decocker needed), and a short reset allows a lighter intermediate pull (~6.5 lb) for faster follow-ups while retaining DAO consistency—no manual safety or cocked hammer risk
Debuting around 2004–2005 on models like the P220 DAK, P220 Carry DAK, and SAS (Short Action System) anti-snag variants, it targeted law enforcement and users preferring uniform trigger feel over traditional DA/SA transitions. The system reduced second-shot pull from ~10 lb to ~6.5 lb, enhancing accuracy under stress
Offered primarily in .45 ACP (8+1 rounds), it retained legendary P220 accuracy, reliability, Nitron finish, and four-point safety (decocker absent in pure DAK)
Though less common today amid striker-fired trends, the P220 DAK remains prized for its smooth, predictable trigger—proof of SIG Sauer's innovation in refining hammer-fired ergonomics for modern defensive use