The Beretta M9A3 is the ultimate evolution of one of the most widely utilized combat pistols ever produced. This is a fully functional SA/DA semi-automatic 9mm pistol. It has all the standard features of the traditional M9, like the open slide design and the solid alloy frame. It has a reversible oversized magazine release, ambidextrous decocker and tritium night sights. The M9A3 features a barrel threaded 1/2x28 TPI and a picatinny rail for your tactical light or laser accessory. You know that you can rely on this handgun to defend your life. You know that you have one of the best pistols available. The M9A3 sports a durable tan and flat dark earth finish with checkered front and back straps. Thin Vertec styled vertical grips are comfortable even in smaller hands and allow for a more natural instinctive point. This gives you a faster more consistent sight picture and when combine with a removable dove tail front sight it becomes the ideal competition platform. The thinner profile is easy to handle and easier to conceal for the legally armed citizen.