The P229 R in .40 S&W is the railed, .40-caliber compact DA/SA that remains the backbone of federal law enforcement carry across multiple agencies. It combines the original P229 .40-caliber design with an accessory rail for weapons light use, the standard specification for modern law enforcement duty carry. The most widely issued .40 S&W compact pistol in US federal government service. Type: Semi-Auto Pistol Action: DA/SA Caliber: .40 S&W Capacity: 12 Year introduced: 2005, USA Weight: 32 oz Overall length: 7.1" Status: Active Intended use: duty, law_enforcement