The SIG P225 (German designation P6) was adopted by West German federal and state police forces in 1975, selected through a joint evaluation process. It is a compact version of the P220 chambered exclusively in 9mm. The P6 designation comes from the German police competition it won. Police-surplus P6 pistols flooded the US market in the 1990s and 2000s as Germany transitioned to newer designs. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 1975, Germany Weight: 26.1 oz Overall length: 7.09" Status: Discontinued Intended use: law_enforcement, civilian, collector