The M&P9 M2.0 Metal Heavy Duty is Smith & Wesson's full-size, steel-framed version of the M&P9, a striker-fired 9mm with a 5-inch barrel. The slide is optics ready and carries a tritium front sight, the trigger has a flat face, the frame has an accessory rail, and the whole pistol wears an Armonite finish. Two 17-round magazines come with it. UPC 022188904888; the listing photo is a stock image.

A steel frame and a 5-inch barrel put this in the home-defense and range column for Pennsylvania buyers rather than daily concealed carry; the weight of a steel frame is welcome in long practice sessions, and the rail takes a light for the nightstand. The tritium front sight works in a dark hallway and the optics cut lets you add a red dot later. Pennsylvania requires no permit to purchase, no registration and no waiting period; the dealer handles Form 4473, the state Record of Sale and a PICS check.

Key features

• 9mm striker-fired, steel frame, 5-inch barrel
• Optics-ready slide, tritium front sight
• Flat-face trigger, accessory rail
• Armonite finish
• Two 17-round magazines included

It ships to a Pennsylvania FFL dealer, where you complete Form 4473 and the Record of Sale and the dealer runs PICS; you must be 21 or older.