Smith & Wesson 459
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 |
This handgun did not complete the test and so was not considered. 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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