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Sig Sauer P226
This is my favorite handgun and also one of the most popular Sig Sauer pistols carried by police officers and the military. The 9mm holds 15 rounds, and weighs 34 ounces with a full magazine. It is also available in .40 and .357 caliber. It retails for $800 to $900, but in this case you are getting what you pay for. OL
Some may consider this subcompact pistol a "Baby Glock," but can you really call anything firing a .45-caliber round "baby"? I think not. It is a slim pistol that leaves my pinky finger squeezing air on the grip, but it's great for concealed carry. It weighs a mere 27 ounces (with a full magazine of six rounds) thanks largely to its lightweight composite frame. It retails right around $500. OL
This full-sized 9mm is bigger than the Glock 36, and it is another popular handgun with law enforcement officers. It weighs in at 32 ounces with a full magazine of 17 rounds. The heavier overall weight means reduced recoil, making this handgun a great choice for new shooters. The average retail price is about $440. Take care of this gun and it will take care of you, for a long, long time. OL
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