SIG's Custom Works team tunes the P226-XFive into a high-performance target pistol, and this new stainless version holds 20 rounds of 9mm. It has a 5 inch barrel and a custom-tuned single-action trigger for a light, short pull.

The pistol weighs 2.89 pounds, a figure that explains why it is so calm in recoil. A heavy steel build gives you a platform that returns to the target quickly. Twenty rounds lets you run a long stage without a reload. Check your state's magazine limits before ordering.

Single-action pistols ask for good safe handling habits. Learn the safety and keep your finger off the trigger until the sights are on target. Once you do, the pull is a pleasure. This pistol belongs at the range. It also makes a good competition entry gun, since the X-Five has been a regular at matches for years.

Stainless steel looks bright and resists corrosion, and the pistol cleans up easily after a day of shooting. It ships to a licensed dealer you choose, where you finish the background check and pick it up.