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Manufacturer
	SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG More Info

About the Gun

The P229 M11-A1 is a modernized compact double-stack 9mm pistol based on the P229 platform. It features a stainless steel slide with black Nitron finish on a black hard-coat anodized aluminum alloy frame, a Short Reset Trigger (SRT), front slide cocking serrations, SIGLITE night sights, and military-style markings including "M11-A1" on the slide and MIL-STD UID label on the frame..

Production

Limited commercial production run from 2012 through 2015.

Market value

MSRP at production was around $1,199 – $1,299. Current used market value for examples in good to very good condition ranges $850 – $1,100.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	9 mm Luger
Alias:	9 mm Parabellum
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Analysis

The P229 M11-A1 was developed as a modernized upgrade based on the P229 platform to meet military standards while also being offered for commercial sale. It incorporated features such as the Short Reset Trigger, improved corrosion resistance, and military-style markings to appeal to both professionals and civilian shooters seeking a pistol with direct military heritage. Produced from 2012 to 2015, it provided many of the enhancements requested for military use in a commercially available package. The M11-A1 is valued by collectors and shooters as a bridge between the classic P228/M11 and modern compact 9mm pistols.