When a pistol shows up with three magazines and its factory box, it usually tells me the owner took care of it. This Smith & Wesson M&P9 Plus is chambered in 9mm and sold used, with all of that included. It is a polymer, striker-fired pistol from a line that departments and civilians have shot for years.

The Plus designation points to a bigger magazine capacity than the standard compact M&P. That is useful for both a nightstand gun and a range gun. The grip texture gives you a firm hold, and the frame is set up with interchangeable palm swells so you can adjust how it fits.

A good trade-in check takes about five minutes. Lock the slide to the rear and look down the barrel. Make sure the sights are straight and the slide moves smoothly. Seat each of the three magazines, drop them out, and see that they feed and lock the slide back. Dry fire a few times and confirm the trigger resets properly.

At this price, it makes a fine first duty-style pistol or a backup for the range bag. It is sold as described, in used condition. The pistol ships to your local FFL dealer, and the background check is completed there.