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These sources claim that the first widely used DA revolver (sometimes called the first "modern" revolver) was the Colt M1889.38 Government (.38 Long Colt) used by the Navy, and/or the improved version for the Navy and Army, the Colt M1892, because, despite wide adoption, the 1889 model was produced in relatively low numbers.
Astra-Unceta y Cia SA.41 Magnum.44 Magnum.45 Long Colt: 6 Spain: 1980–1989 Beaumont–Adams revolver: Robert Adams of London.479 inch.338 inch.442 Webley: 5 United Kingdom: 1862-1880 Beretta Laramie: Fabbrica d' Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A..45 Long Colt.38 Special: 6 Italy: Beretta Stampede: Fabbrica d' Armi Pietro Beretta S.p.A..45 Long Colt ...
The 6900-series is a third-generation version of Smith & Wesson's 69 series, which were compact 9mm pistols with double-column magazines. The 69-series pistols were designed to be small enough for easy concealed carry , but possessed considerable firepower, making them suitable as service weapons.
The Smith & Wesson Models 908, 908s, 909, 910, and 915 are 9×19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger), short-recoil-operated double-action/single action (DA/SA) semi-automatic pistols Value Series pistols. All of these pistols utilize a stainless barrel, an aluminum alloy frame, and either a carbon steel or stainless steel slide.
It was only available with a DA/SA trigger, decocker, and a manual safety. The P85 was affordable, initially retailing for just $295, about $100 cheaper than its nearest competitors. The Ruger P85 is a full-sized DA/SA alloy-framed service pistol originally designed to compete in the 1984 U.S. military pistol trials.
ASP pistol: Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP) 9×19mm Parabellum United States: 1970s Astra 300: Astra-Unceta y Cia SA.32 ACP.380 ACP Spain: 1923 Astra 400: Astra-Unceta y Cia SA: 9×23mm Largo Spain: 1921 Astra 600: Astra-Unceta y Cia SA: 9×19mm Parabellum Spain: 1943 Astra A-60: Astra-Unceta y Cia SA.32 ACP.380 ACP Spain: 1969 Astra A-70 ...
In 2011 the P30 NL (H3) variant was among a few pistols under consideration for Dutch police service. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] However in October 2012 the Walther P99Q NL (H3) was selected to succeed the Walther P5 and Glock 17 pistols previously in use, in 2013-2014.
The Smith & Wesson Model 52, sometimes referred to as the 38 Master, is a semi-automatic pistol developed by Smith & Wesson for Bullseye shooting. It was one of the first semiautomatic pistols chambered in .38 Special with flush-seated, full wadcutter bullets. The shape of the rimmed cartridge limited the magazine capacity to five rounds.