Golan
K.S.N. Industries Ltd. · Pistol · Discontinued · 1996
Also known as: KSN Golan, The Hebrew Hammer
Overview
The Golan is an Israeli double-action/single-action semi-automatic pistol manufactured by K.S.N. Industries of Kfar Saba. Chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, it is a licensed derivative of the Zastava CZ99, itself a design that pairs a SIG Sauer P226-style slide with a Walther P88-influenced aluminum-alloy frame. The Golan uses a Browning-type locked-breech action, ambidextrous decocker and magazine release, and a 15-round magazine, feeding from a chrome-lined steel barrel.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 822 g (29.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 190 mm (7.48") |
| Barrel Length | 99 mm (3.90") |
| Height | 137 mm (5.39") |
| Width | 35 mm (1.38") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 360 m/s (1181 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 481 J (355 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Decocker, Loaded Chamber Indicator, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Ambidextrous Decocker, Ambidextrous Magazine Release, Chrome Lined Barrel, Ergonomic Grips
Service history
Operators
- Israel Police
Production
Production years: 1996-2000s
Produced under license derived from the Zastava CZ99 during the 1990s; later imported into the U.S. as police and military surplus.
Origin
Country of origin: Israel
Notes
Field-strips similarly to the SIG P226. Sold in the United States as police trade-in and military surplus, often marketed under the nickname 'The Hebrew Hammer'. U.S.-market examples were frequently supplied with 10-round magazines to comply with capacity restrictions.
Background
The Golan reached the design lineage of the Yugoslav Zastava CZ99 via licensed production in Israel during the 1990s arms embargo on Yugoslavia, and later gained a cult following among American collectors under the 'Hebrew Hammer' nickname.