Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P220 Carry DAK models utilize the same compact slide and 3.9-inch barrel on the full-size alloy frame as the standard P220 Carry but replace the conventional DA/SA trigger with the DAK double-action-only system. They were produced in both black Nitron and two-tone finishes during the mid-to-late 2000s period when SIG offered the DAK trigger option on select P-series pistols.

Production

Production of this firearm ran from 2005 through the early-to-mid 2010s.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,150. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $700–$950.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.45 Automatic
Alias:	.45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Analysis

The P220 Carry DAK variants provided a .45 Auto option that combined the carry-friendly shortened slide of the P220 Carry with a uniform trigger pull intended to simplify training and reduce the risk of unintentional discharges associated with lighter single-action pulls. The design retained the platform's locked-breech operation and full-size grip for magazine capacity and control, while the DAK mechanism delivered a smoother and lighter consistent pull than traditional heavy DAO systems of the era. These configurations saw limited adoption compared to standard DA/SA P220 Carry models, as the DAK system ultimately proved less popular with civilian shooters who preferred the versatility of DA/SA or the simplicity of striker-fired actions. Production of DAK-equipped P220 Carry pistols was relatively short-lived, ending as SIG Sauer shifted focus toward the P320 series and discontinued most classic metal-frame DAK offerings.