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Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P239 is a compact, single-stack, double-action/single-action pistol available in three calibers. It features a stainless steel slide over an aluminum alloy frame and follows SIG’s traditional DA/SA operating system with a decock lever. The Nitron models have a black finish, while the Two-Tone versions feature a natural stainless slide with a black frame. The Rainbow Titanium variant adds a distinctive multi-colored finish on the .40 S&W model.

Production

Production ran from 2004 through 2018.

Market value

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Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	357 SIG
Alias:	N/A
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Analysis

The DAK (Double Action Kellermann) trigger system was developed for the P239 as a law-enforcement-oriented option that delivers a consistent, longer double-action pull throughout the trigger stroke. This design responded to agency and user feedback favoring simplicity and predictability in high-stress situations, avoiding the double-to-single action transition found in traditional DA/SA models. The P239 DAK was offered alongside standard DA/SA versions and remained in production until the platform ended in 2018, maintaining the same compact single-stack design across 9mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG while offering a distinct trigger characteristic preferred by some departments and shooters.