Sig 228 question/info

[Judamonster]

I just picked up this used 228 from my local Cabelas. I have no information on it. The hammer does not hold back when trying to use it in single action. There is no decoding lever. What do I have here? Pistol is made in Germany. Magazine made in Germany and is marked "law enforcement use only". Is this damaged, or is this double action only? Any other cool info? Thank you!

 

[Basher]

Appears to be a DAK model (DA only). It can be converted to DA/SA with the rights parts, but it’ll cost you a bit if memory serves.

 

[Dean C.]

The Sig Armorer DA/SA Conversion Package | The Sig Armorer

www.thesigarmorer.com

Yep DAK strikes again, looks like $200 for the conversion. If you decide to do the work i would also reccomend looking into putting in the short reset trigger as well. Might also wane to remove those grips and give the gun a good scrub down, there looks like rust on the screws , never a good sign IMHO

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

That sure looks like a DAO to me. The DAK hammer would be different- yes/no?

It is a duo-tone though. Did you get a good deal on it?

 

[patience0830]

Double Action Kellerman model. Some folks like 'em.

 

[Judamonster]

That sure looks like a DAO to me. The DAK hammer would be different- yes/no?

It is a duo-tone though. Did you get a good deal on it?

I did get a good deal on it. I could get the conversion and may still be money ahead on it. Probably will do the conversion and upgrade the grips and would have a really nice shooter.

 

[88E30M50]

Nice find. The duo-tone guns are not too common. While doing the conversion, you can upgrade the trigger, strut and springs to end up with really nice shooter. My preference for sights are the Night Fision. They often run 30% off sales which makes for inexpensive but quality sights.

 

[Judamonster]

Anyone know how to tell if this is a DAK or DAO setup? Apparently there are differing needs for the conversion. I also want to be sure I do not have to cutout the frame before I go down this rabbit hole. Are there any variations where the frame needs to be cut or notched for the decoking lever?

 

[92FSTech]

Looks like a standard DAO to me, not a DAK. Most factory DAK guns had a bobbed hammer.

They way to tell is that the DAK has two reset points, while the DAO only has one. With an empty gun, pull the trigger and hold it to the rear. Cycle the slide, then slowly let the trigger out. Of there is a reset point before the trigger returns to its fully-forward position, then another at fully-forward, it's a DAK. If it's only got the one rest point at the fully-forward position, it's a DAO.

Either way, I'm jealous. I've been hunting an affordable P228 for years!

 

[Judamonster]

Looks like a standard DAO to me, not a DAK. Most factory DAK guns had a bobbed hammer.

They way to tell is that the DAK has two reset points, while the DAO only has one. With an empty gun, pull the trigger and hold it to the rear. Cycle the slide, then slowly let the trigger out. Of there is a reset point before the trigger returns to its fully-forward position, then another at fully-forward, it's a DAK. If it's only got the one rest point at the fully-forward position, it's a DAO.

Either way, I'm jealous. I've been hunting an affordable P228 for years!

Thanks! I will check it out tonight. I was planning on getting something more fun to shoot than my 365, but pistols are not really my thing. I am more of a hunting person-I don't really know what is a good deal and what is not. I knew this style of sig was desirable, but out of my price range. This popped up for a song so I grabbed it.

 

[Basher]

Doh! Yeah, forgot about the hammer differences on the DAK. Either way, glad you got a good deal, @Judamonster! I’ve wanted a P228 for years and really dig the two-tone models. Hope she’s a shooter!

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Be careful of the 'nickle' finish... It has been known to flake off in areas.

Very nice find.

 

[edporch]

That sure looks like a DAO to me. The DAK hammer would be different- yes/no?

It is a duo-tone though. Did you get a good deal on it?

Yes, the DAK hammer has no spur and is smooth rounded.

 

[drillsgt]

Yeah, looks like an old school standard DAO gun, you can get those pretty smooth though.

 

[92FSTech]

P Series double-acting triggers are excellent, especially the older ones like yours. The good news is, if it is indeed DAO and not DAK, and you want to convert it to DA/SA, I believe all you need is the DA/SA hammer and the decocker assembly. It's less involved to convert a DAO gun than a DAK.

 

[Judamonster]

Anyone know where I can find a nickel decocking lever? Everywhere I check online is out of stock.

 

[NyleRN]

Anyone know where I can find a nickel decocking lever? Everywhere I check online is out of stock.

Looks like they're discontinued. Might call Sig direct and ask them if they have one laying around. Or jump on Sig Forum and see if one pops up

 

[ECS686]

I’m late but you have a DAO NOT a DAK the DAK has a bobbed hammer and once you cycle the slide (like when you would load) the DAK trigger is lighter than the DAO version SIg

DAO versions of Sig P series were not nearly as plentiful as the DAK versions as several agencies were issued the DAK. NYPD with the 226 DAO back I. The day were the biggest purchasers of Sig DAO.

 

[Judamonster]

I got the parts in. Could not find a nickel decocking lever, so I went with black until I find one. Installed a short reset trigger wile I was in there. I cannot wait for better weather to try this out. The action is so much better for me. It was all a really simple swap. I appreciate everyone's input. FYI, 18 round magazine, SRT kit, and parts for the SA/ DA conversion were $170 to my door.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Looks great! I did the name on a P220 a couple years ago...

Now that you've done the SRT... Take a look at these goodies from Armory Craft...

https://www.armorycraft.com/product-page/p-series-Trigger-Pull-Reduction-Kit

along with the dual adjustable flat trigger...
https://www.armorycraft.com/product-page/sig-p220-p226-p227-p228-p229-adjustable-flat-trigger

With the SRT, the reduced pull kit and trigger will make your 228 a sweet(er) shooter.