The M9A3 features a thin grip with a removable, modular wrap-around grip, MILSTD- 1913 accessory rail, convertible safety/decocker lever to decocker - only lever, removable front and rear tritium sights, extended and threaded barrel for suppressor use, 17- round sand resistant magazine, and numerous improved small components to increase durability and ergonomics, all in an earth tone finish. Features: Threaded barrel. Removable front dovetail sight. Flat Dark Earth. Cerakote, anodizing, Bruniton, black oxide, PVD. Advanced coatings provide high lubricity, corrosion resistance and excellent wear resistance. Reduced visual and IR signature. Chromelined bore and chamber. Universal slide design – interchangeable ‘F’ and ‘G’ style levers. Tritium night sights (front and rear). Over-center safety levers (or optional decocker-only lever). 3 slot MIL-STD-1913 rail. Anodized earth tone finish. Oversized magazine button. Wrap-around backstrap grip unit. Vertec thin grip panels. Beveled magazine well. Sand resistant 17-round magazine. Improved durability internal components. MAGAZINE CAPACITY 17 rounds standard. Optional 15, 20 and 30 round magazines available. EXTERNAL HAMMER: Provides the energy to the firing pin, virtually elminating the possibility of misfires due to light primer strikes, even in adverse conditions. Also provides an immediate visual and tactile indicator as to the cocked/uncocked status of the pistol.