The SIG P226 narrowly lost the US Army M9 competition to the Beretta 92 on price alone, but was subsequently adopted by the US Navy SEALs, FBI, and numerous elite law enforcement units worldwide. A full-size double-action pistol with a decocking lever and no manual safety, it became one of the most trusted service pistols of the late Cold War period. Type: Pistol Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 9mm Parabellum Capacity: 15 Year introduced: 1983, Germany Weight: 34 oz Overall length: 7.72" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Law Enforcement