Massachusetts buyers know how short the list of approved handguns can be, which is what makes this P226 MK25 worth a look. It is listed as MA compliant, with a 10+1 capacity to match the state's limits. The 9mm Luger chambering is the one most range and training ammunition is built around.

That frame finish stands up to holster wear and the slow rub of a daily carry gun. The MK25 name points to the P226 variant long associated with U.S. Navy use, a link that explains why the model has a loyal following. Match the holster to the exact model, because a loose fit is both slow and unsafe. Shoot a couple of magazines of your chosen ammunition before you trust it with anything important.

The P226 is a full-size pistol with a double-action first shot and a lighter single-action pull after that. Take time on the range to learn both. Most shooters settle into the transition faster than they expect.

Check your local rules before ordering, since compliance depends on where you live. The pistol is new and ships to your FFL dealer for the background check.