Smith & Wesson Sigma
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| general information | |
| Developer / Manufacturer: | Smith & Wesson |
| Manufacturer country: | United States |
| Production time: | since 1994 |
| Weapon Category: | Self-loading pistol |
| Furnishing | |
| Weight: (unloaded) | 0.74 kg (F versions), others: 0.70 kg |
| Barrel length : | 114 mm (F versions), others: 102 mm |
| Technical specifications | |
| Caliber : |
.40 S&W (SW40X), 9mm Parabellum (SW9X), .357 SIG (SW357X), .380 ACP (SW380X) |
| Possible magazine fillings : | 16 (9mm), 15 (.40) cartridges |
| Ammunition supply : | Bar magazine |
| Number of trains : | 6th |
| Twist : | right |
| Closure : | modified Browning system |
| Charging principle: | Recoil loader |
| Lists on the subject | |
Smith & Wesson Sigma is the name for a series of modern self-loading pistols from the USA.
technology
The Sigma series originated at Smith & Wesson in response to the hugely successful Glock pistol , which received wide acclaim from police forces and federal agencies such as the FBI . As with the Glock, there is no safety lever and no external cock, but a hammer inside the slide. The hammer is always partially preloaded. In contrast to conventional pistols with a double action trigger, the trigger resistance is always the same. The grip is made of high-strength polymer , which keeps the weight of the weapon low. The apparently similar technology compared to the Austrian competitor model prompted the Glock company to file a lawsuit for infringement of patent law. Glock and Smith & Wesson reached an out-of-court settlement in 1997 so that after paying a license fee and making design changes to the weapon, production could continue. A feature of later models is the mounting rail under the barrel, to which accessories such as lamps can be attached.
Web links
- Smith & Wesson (manufacturer) (English)