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.
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
United States: Used by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
References
- ^ "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.
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