If you like the P229 for carry, you will appreciate what the Extreme Nitron version does with the grip. The grips are G10, a material with a rough texture that holds well even when your hands are wet or gloved. The slide has a Nitron finish.

It is a P229 chambered in 9mm. The P229 has long been a favorite for people who want a compact, all-metal-feeling pistol with a good trigger. It is a double-action, single-action design, so the first shot is a longer pull and the rest are lighter. Run the slide by hand when it arrives and make sure it moves cleanly from end to end. A good holster and a sturdy belt matter as much as the pistol, so budget for both.

For daily carry, the shape of the P229 slide and frame fits inside the waistband without the printing that larger pistols cause. Fit a good holster and belt, and you can wear it all day. On the range, the pistol is steady and accurate when you do your part.

The pistol is new, ships to your FFL dealer, and requires the background check there.