Compact, low in the hand and built in Germany, the P229 answers the full-size P226, and it has a long record with federal and state agencies. It carries a traditional double-action, single-action trigger, a decocker, and a slide that sits low in the hand. If you shoot .40 S&W, the all-metal frame helps tame the snap that lighter pistols can have.

This pistol is described by the seller as compact, in near excellent condition, with minor wear on the barrel. It was originally made in Germany, and it comes with the Sigarms box and the original manual. Three 10-round magazines are included, which is useful because magazines for this model are not cheap to replace.

The finish is black and the barrel is 3.75 inches. Because it is a used gun, take a close look at the wear the seller mentions on the barrel and compare it to the photos. A quick function check is smart on any trade-in. Rack the slide, test the decocker, and run the trigger in both double-action and single-action mode.

Buyers who want a proven duty-style pistol with documents and original packaging will appreciate this one. It is sold as described and ships to your FFL dealer, where the background check is completed.