Carry Gun RSD Question?

[SGTTOM]

My situation is that my current job required me to purchase and carry a Sig P229 DAO. The pistol was accidentally ordered as a DA/SA and my company had Sig replace the trigger mechanism with the DAK trigger. Now, my pistol is a DAO model; for the academy and duty I would like a DA/SA. Would the dept authorize me to have Sig re-install the factory SA trigger and still use and carry the weapon?

Thanks!

[9mmepiphany]

Why would you need the department to authorize it?

They either allow DA/SA or they don't. Both the DA/SA and the DAK pistols are built on the same frame and the parts can be installed easily are the field level...any armorer can do it; as can most serious hobbyist .

Personally I think it is easier to train with a DAK, because of it's consistent trigger pull...plus you have the backup of the shorter reset point. You're not giving up any accuracy or speed between shots to the DA/SA

[SGTTOM]

I jsut want to be sure that having the trigger altered even though it is a factory option wouldn't be an issue. I agree with the fact that the DAK is a great training tool, it has really helped me become a better shooter and my trigger pull is excellent. I just feel that if I am going to use the weapon as my duty weapon I rather have a single action pistol. I have fired both models and I still feel the DA/SA is a better set up, both are excellent though. If I could have I would have kept mine DA/SA, but my employer only allows DAK for our duty weapons. I think that it's personnal preference between the two. Thank you for the information.

[ak_in_ca]

RSD will authorize any modifications as long as they are factory authorized modifications done by a factory authorized armorer, also that it does not drop single action trigger weight below 3.5 lbs

[SGTTOM]

Thank you very much, that was exactly the info I needed.

[BoJackUSMC]

Hey Sgt Tom, do you know what type of handgun we will be using for Riverside County Sheriff's Academy? I am guessing either Glock or M&P?

[SGTTOM]

Yeah guess again, they issue a revolver believe it or not. I highly suggest buying your own. I will be using my Sig P229.

[BoJackUSMC]

Yeah guess again, they issue a revolver believe it or not. I highly suggest buying your own. I will be using my Sig P229.

I don't think we can use our own gun at the academy. Maybe I am wrong.

[ls2monaro]

You are wrong. You use your own gun... unless you want the dept issued six shooter

[ak_in_ca]

RSO you must purchase your own duty weapon caliber may be 9, 40 , 45 for semi and 38 or 357 for revolver. Can be from the following manufacturers and must be DAO or DA/SA with a barrel length of 3.5" + for primary carry.

-Colt
-Springfield
-Glock
-S&W
-Sig
-Beretta
-H&K

Lights are allowed from Streamlight or Surefire typical holster with RSO is the Safariland 6280.

[BoJackUSMC]

Thank you for all your help. Do I need to buy my gun before the academy?
Thank you again. Most likely I will either buy M&P or Sig P226.

[SGTTOM]

I would say you would be best off buying it before, so you won't have to worry about it during and can take it to the range and put a few rounds through it before we start. Pistols are personal preferrence, I personally love my Sig P229. Not a huge Glock fan but they are great. I have liked the Springfield XD's I have shot, and 1911's. My dad has an issued H&K USP .40 from his dept and I like that but they are pricey. I personnally like .40 to begin with because it is becoming a very common round in Law Enforcement, also better than a 9mm but better mag cap than a .45, and more economical to shoot.

[SGTTOM]

Also Bo, if you wait until you get the call and you are officially hired you can get the Sig, or Glock LE/Mil discount. Glock will give you a screaming deal on a pistol plus three high-cap mags.

[BoJackUSMC]

I would say you would be best off buying it before, so you won't have to worry about it during and can take it to the range and put a few rounds through it before we start. Pistols are personal preferrence, I personally love my Sig P229. Not a huge Glock fan but they are great. I have liked the Springfield XD's I have shot, and 1911's. My dad has an issued H&K USP .40 from his dept and I like that but they are pricey. I personnally like .40 to begin with because it is becoming a very common round in Law Enforcement, also better than a 9mm but better mag cap than a .45, and more economical to shoot.

So I am guessing we will be using regular 10 round magazine until we graduate from the academy. I am thinking about either buying M&P or Sig p226. However, Sig P226 cost $$$$$ compare to M&P.

[SGTTOM]

RSO you must purchase your own duty weapon caliber may be 9, 40 , 45 for semi and 38 or 357 for revolver. Can be from the following manufacturers and must be DAO or DA/SA with a barrel length of 3.5" + for primary carry.

-Colt
-Springfield
-Glock
-S&W
-Sig
-Beretta
-H&K

Lights are allowed from Streamlight or Surefire typical holster with RSO is the Safariland 6280.

Thanks for the information, I didn't know that much detail about it. Holster and light info is good stuff too.

Also, I already use a Blackhawk Serpa that my company issued. I really like it and would like to use it still. Would that be okay?