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Sig Sauer P229 Nitron CompactvsSmith & Wesson Model 986 2.5"

Sig Sauer P229 Nitron Compact facing right

Sig SauerP229 Nitron Compact

DA/SA Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger, 357 Sig, 40 S&W
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Smith & Wesson Model 986 2.5" facing left

Smith & WessonModel 986 2.5"

DA/SA K/L-Frame Revolver Chambered in 9mm Luger

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
P229 Nitron Compact7.1 in5.4 in1.5 in34.4 oz
Model 986 2.5"7.5 in6 in1.55 in31.7 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
P229 Nitron Compact3.9 inDA/SAsigsauer.com
Model 986 2.5"2.5 inDA/SAsmith-wesson.com

Capacity

 9mm Luger357 Sig40 S&W9mm Luger
P229 Nitron Compact10 , 15 (+1)10 (+1)10 , 12 (+1)10 , 15 (+1)
Model 986 2.5"7--7

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