The Smith and Wesson 459 is an updated version of the Model 59 with adjustable sights and checkered nylon grips. It was created for the US XM9 Pistol trials.[1] It was a 9mm double/single action handgun with locked breech short recoil action.
| Smith & Wesson 459 | |
|---|---|
 A S&W 459 in the museum at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, MD | |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Smith & Wesson |
| Designed | 1984-1988 |
| Manufacturer | Smith & Wesson |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 9 x 19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Short recoil, locked breech |
| Feed system | 14-round box magazine |
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This handgun did not complete the test and so was not considered.[citation needed] Testing procedures are discussed in the book Future Weapons.[2] and also at Firearms Radio XM9 Testing
This model was discontinued in 1988. 803 units were produced in a brush finish with special grips made to FBI specifications.
Users edit
United States: Used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
References edit
- ^ "The American Cowboy Chronicles: Smith & Wesson - A Tough Success Story - Part 3". www.americancowboychronicles.com. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
- ^ Dockery, Kevin (2007). Future Weapons. Berkley. ISBN 978-0425217504.