19 May 04

SIG's DAK System popularity Increasing, from friends in the Midwest and on the East Coast: "Virginia State Police are swapping their old DA/SA P229s (357SIG) for the DAK. Officially, the old guns are due for refurbishment at $200/pistol. SIG offered them a brand new 229/DAK, plus three new magazines, in exchange for the old pistol and $100, too good a deal to pass up! Troopers have the option of purchasing their old pistols.

Texas DPS is also moving to the DAK. Current 226s, used by uniformed guys, and 229s, used by investigators, will be traded for the DAK versions. They are continuing with 357SIG. Texas DPS has issued the 226 in 357SIG for over ten years now. They love this caliber!

Oklahoma Highway Patrol is trading their DA/SA P220s (45ACP) for 226/DAKs in 357SIG.

Chicago PD has also now approved the 226/DAK (9mm). The system will eventually replace all old SIG SA/DA pistols."

Comment: Of course, Glock continues to be potent in all sectors, but this new SIG trigger system is garnering strong attention from police executives. I predict the DAK and 357SIG caliber will continue to surge in popularity in the police market and, in a year or two, in the non-police market as well.

/John