Smith_&_Wesson_459

Smith & Wesson 459

Smith & Wesson 459

Weapon

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.

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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.

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References

  1. [1]
    "The American Cowboy Chronicles: Smith & Wesson - A Tough Success Story - Part 3". www.americancowboychronicles.com. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
  2. [2]
    Dockery, Kevin (2007). Future Weapons. Berkley. ISBN 978-0425217504.
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