The DEA issued the P229 in .357 SIG to its special agents, following the trend of federal law enforcement adopting the high-velocity cartridge. The P229 .357 SIG provided agents with a compact pistol delivering magnum-level performance. Type: Semi-Auto Pistol Action: Double/Single-Action Caliber: 357 SIG Capacity: 12 Year introduced: 2000, USA/Germany Weight: 32.4 oz Overall length: 7.1" Status: Active Intended use: Law Enforcement, Duty