Selected Handgun Detail

Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The full-size P220 DAK incorporates the Double Action Kellerman trigger system into the established P220 design, featuring a stainless steel slide and alloy frame in configurations that include a black Nitron or two-tone finish. Introduced as part of SIG Sauer's expansion of trigger options on the platform, the DAK version provides a uniform trigger stroke across all shots, with production focused on U.S. assembly during a period when the P220 served as a primary metal-frame offering in .45 ACP before the company shifted resources to newer designs.

Production

Production ran from the mid-2000s into the early 2020s.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,200. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $700–$900.

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

The P220 DAK models reflect SIG Sauer's effort to accommodate shooter preferences for a consistent trigger pull without the step between double-action and single-action shots found on standard DA/SA versions. The Kellerman design delivers a smoother, lighter double-action-only pull—typically in the 6- to 8-pound range—along with a short-reset capability that allows users to manage follow-up shots through either full trigger release or a partial stroke. This setup appealed to users who favored a revolver-like manual of arms on a semiautomatic platform while retaining the locked-breech short-recoil operation and overall handling characteristics of the base P220. The variants appeared during the 2000s and 2010s as law enforcement agencies and civilian owners evaluated different trigger systems amid the broader transition from metal-frame DA/SA pistols toward polymer striker-fired options. The DAK configurations maintained the platform's established accuracy and durability without introducing changes to the core mechanical layout, and they represent one branch of the trigger variations offered before production emphasis moved elsewhere.