The M9A1 Tactical is a full-size 9mm pistol with a 4.9-inch barrel, a 15+1 capacity and a polymer grip. It weighs 33.9 ounces and measures 8.5 inches overall, and two magazines come in the box. The frame carries a MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail for a light or laser, and the ambidextrous manual safety and fixed 3-dot sights are standard.

The double-action trigger and rail make this pistol a fit for a shooter who wants one gun for range work, training and home defense. The federal buying steps are the same in every state: a licensed dealer, a completed ATF Form 4473, a background check, and a minimum age of 21 for a handgun from a dealer. Roughly a third of states add a permit, a wait or a capacity limit on top of that.

Key features

• 9mm, 15+1 capacity, two magazines included
• 4.9-inch barrel, 33.9 ounces
• MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail
• Ambidextrous manual safety
• Double-action trigger with polymer grip

This pistol ships to the FFL dealer you choose, where you complete Form 4473 and pass a background check before pickup.