I had that very same thought. It was never was feasible. For standing on a square range, yes that can work. For carrying it concealed or leaving it on the nightstand, that's a no go and I would never leave it hammer back since there is no safety. So say i do leave the hammer forward, making my first shot a DA 10 lb, long trigger pull....if something warrants me using that pistol, I don't want to pull the hammer back and then start firing shots. If I need to use it, I need it now. It's not like keeping a hammer back on a 1911 and then coming off thumb safety as part of your draw and presentation, which can all be a fluid motion and come natural. To me, keeping the hammer forward on a DA, only to plan on setting the Hammer if u need to get serious with it in a hurry, would almost kinda be along the lines of the guys who say ill carry on an empty chamber, and then just rack the slide real quick after i draw....Am I making any sense? Sure u could train over and over, and build muscle memory to make it more natural, but in a defensive pistol scenario, I want to get it out and start making hits as quickly as possible. I'd like to think that under high stress and adrenaline dump, I could cock a hammer back, but to me that's a fine motor skill which I try to avoid.
Hence why I mentioned the X5 Tactical. Different set of grips, and some Mec-Gar 20 rounders and you'll be good to go, single action with a thumb safety. How could it get any better?
I know there are those willing to put forth the time and effort to train with a DA/SA, but after getting into IDPA and IPSC, I quickly realized that for me, striker fired was the way to go. 1911s are good to go as well, for me. I like a consistent trigger pull right out of the gate.
Just my humble .02
