West German and later unified German federal police adopted the P226 for state and federal agencies under agency procurement contracts. These specimens bear European magazine release, Beschussamt proof marks, and early SIG export markings, distinguishing them from US-market imports. Type: Semi-Automatic Pistol Action: Double-Action/Single-Action Caliber: 9mm Luger Capacity: 15 Year introduced: 1984, Germany Weight: 34 oz Overall length: 7.7" Status: Discontinued Intended use: law_enforcement