A pistol built around the idea of daily carry, the P229 Classic Carry TALO has a short list of features that all earn their place. The alloy frame is hard coat anodized, the Nitron-finished slide resists wear, and the textured G10 grips give a firm hold even when your hands are damp. SIGLITE night sights come on the gun.

The numbers are simple. It is chambered in 9mm Luger, holds 13 rounds, and has a 3.9 inch barrel, which keeps the overall package compact without giving up much sight radius. The frame-mounted decocker lets you lower the hammer safely on a loaded chamber, and the short reset trigger helps you run quick strings. Wipe it down, put a drop of oil on the rails, and it should give you years of steady service.

The P229 action has a long record with federal agencies, and the listing notes use by the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard. If you want to carry a proven double-single design, this is the kind of pistol worth a close look.

It is a used firearm and is sold as described. It ships to your FFL dealer, where the background check is completed.