Zigana (pistol)

Zigana is a semi-automatic pistol produced by Turkish firearm manufacturing company TİSAŞ. The pistol began production in 2001 and is one of the first pistols from Turkey with an original design.[4] Zigana pistols have a locked-slide short recoil operating mechanism with a modified Browning-type locking system. In addition, these pistols also have an automatic firing pin block.[3] The Zigana PX-9 model is produced in Malaysia in partnership with Turkey. In Pakistan, unlicensed Zigana models are produced and sold by local workshops.[5]

Zigana PX-9
Zigana Sport
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Turkey
Service history
In service2001-Present
Used byMalaysian Army
Azerbaijani Armed Forces
Philippine National Police
Production history
DesignerTİSAŞ
ManufacturerTİSAŞ
VariantsVariants
Specifications
Width37 mm[1]
33 mm (M16)[2]
Height139 mm[1]
142 mm (M16)[2]
Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum[1]
9x21mm IMI
.40 S&W
.45 ACP
Feed system15 round magazine
SightsIron sights[3]

Variants
Model Barrel

length (mm)

 Length (mm) Weight (g) Magazine

capacity

Zigana K[6] 105 190 850 15
Zigana KC[7] 105 190 844 15
Zigana T[8] 130 220 918 15
Zigana F[1] 117 205 880 15
Zigana FC[9] 117 204 870 15
Zigana M16[2] 126 213 810 15
Zigana 63[10] 117 204 874 15
Zigana Sport[11] 130 214 920 15
Zigana PX-9[12] 102,5 180 720 18+1 Mec Gar Magazines made in Italy
Zigana P9L[13] 114,5 191,5 770 15
Zigana P9LC[14] 114,5 191,5 760 15


Zigana is imported by American Tactical Imports in the United States and marketed under the FS9 and FS40 names. In addition, the Zigana K and Zigana F models are licensed under the name of Zəfər, Zəfər-K and Inam by the Ministry of Defense Industry of the Republic of Azerbaijan.[15]

Users (non civil)

References
  1. "Zigana F". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  2. "Zigana M16". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  3. "Zigana pistol (Turkey)". Modern Firearms. 22 October 2010. Archived from the original on 16 June 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
  4. "TURKISH DEFENCE INDUSTRY PRODUCT CATALOGUE". www.ssb.gov.tr. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
  5. "Arşivlenmiş kopya". Archived from the original on 29 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  6. "Zigana K". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  7. "Zigana KC". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  8. "Zigana T". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  9. "Zigana FC". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  10. "Zigana 63". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  11. "Zigana Sport". TİSAŞ. Archived from the original on 12 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  12. "TİSAŞ | Trabzon Silah Sanayi A.Ş."
  13. "TİSAŞ | Trabzon Silah Sanayi A.Ş."
  14. "Arşivlenmiş kopya". Archived from the original on 29 February 2020. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  15. "TİSAŞ-dan 30 ölkəyə tapança" (in Azerbaijani). azeridefence.com. Archived from the original on 27 June 2017. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  16. Ordu; Ordu. ""Zəfər" yaxın döyüşün qorxunc silahıdır". Ordu.Az. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
  17. Caldwell, Virgil (2020-08-24). "Gun Review: Tisas Zigana PX-9 9mm Pistol". The Truth About Guns. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
  18. Acar, İbrahım (2019-04-08). "Turkish firearms firm to establish factory in Malaysia". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
  19. sabah, daily (2019-04-02). "Turkish firearms firm signs deal with Malaysian company for joint production of police weapons". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
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