Ruger P-94DAO 9mm Pistol

Posted: 02/09/2026

Ruger P-94DAO 9mm Pistol

The Ruger P94 DAO (Double-Action Only) is a 9mm, recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol produced between 1994 and 2004, often favored by law enforcement. It features a 4.2–4.3 inch barrel, aluminum alloy frame, 15+1 capacity, and a spurless hammer with a consistent trigger pull.

Specifications:

  • Action: DAO (Double-Action Only)
  • Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19mm)
  • Capacity: 15+1 rounds
  • Barrel Length: 4.2 – 4.3 inches
  • Overall Length: Approximately 7.5 inches
  • Weight: ~33-34 oz (unloaded)
  • Frame Material: Investment-cast aluminum alloy
  • Slide Material: Chrome-molybdenum steel or Stainless steel
  • Sights: Drift-adjustable square notch rear sight, three-dot configuration
  • Safety: No external safety lever (DAO mechanism)