The P229 Nitron .40 S&W is the standard-finish compact DA/SA in the original P229 chambering, representing the baseline .40 S&W P229 as produced from the late 1990s through the present. SIGLITE night sights and Nitron finish are standard. The most common .40 S&W compact DA/SA pistol in US law enforcement service over a 30-year production run, issued by more agencies than any other .40 S&W pistol. Type: Semi-Auto Pistol Action: DA/SA Caliber: .40 S&W Capacity: 12 Year introduced: 2000, USA Weight: 32 oz Overall length: 7.1" Status: Active Intended use: duty, law_enforcement