Why did they stop using the Double Action Pistol?

In this video, we take a closer look at the double-action pistol and why reports of its death have been greatly exaggerated. In a market dominated by striker-fired designs, the DA/SA hammer gun can look like a relic — but the shooters who understand it know there's more to the story. The heart of the DA/SA design is that first long, deliberate trigger pull, followed by lighter single-action shots once the hammer is back. That heavier first pull isn't a flaw — for many it's a built-in margin of safety, and paired with a decocker it offers a way of carrying and handling the pistol that plenty of professionals still prefer. These platforms also carry decades of proven reliability, and designs like the Beretta 92, SIG classics, and CZ 75 didn't earn their reputations by accident. We touch on double-action-only variants as well, since they share the same DNA and the same misunderstood appeal. We walk through what makes the DA/SA system work, the tradeoffs against striker-fired guns, and why it continues to hold ground with instructors, agencies, and shooters who value what it does well. The goal isn't to crown one system king — it's to understand why this one has outlasted so many predictions of its demise. 📚 TRAINING & RESOURCES: https://massadayoobgroup.com 👍 LIKE if you still appreciate a good hammer-fired pistol. 💬 COMMENT: Do you carry DA/SA, striker-fired, or both? What won you over? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more discussions on firearm design, history, and real-world considerations.