Built like a race gun that happens to wear a SIG badge, the P226 X-Five STAS has a 5 inch steel bull barrel, a stainless optic-ready slide with serrations, a Picatinny rail, a beavertail frame and black Piranha G10 grips.

Every one of those features answers a competition need. The bull barrel is thicker at the muzzle, adding weight forward and settling the sights between shots. The beavertail keeps your hand high on the frame for a better grip on the trigger. The Picatinny rail is a mounting spot for a light, and the optic-ready slide lets you put on a red dot.

The magazine capacity is 10+1 in 9mm, and the pistol is new. The weight is what you would expect from an all-steel pistol, and it helps absorb recoil, so it is a better range companion than a pocket gun. If you plan on shooting matches or just like a stable, flat-shooting pistol, you will find a lot to enjoy.

It ships to a licensed dealer you choose, where you complete the background check and take delivery.