Hammerli FP60

Hämmerli AG · Pistol · Discontinued · 2007

Also known as: Hämmerli FP60, Hämmerli FP 60

Overview

The Hammerli FP60 is a single-shot .22 Long Rifle free pistol built for the ISSF 50-metre Pistol (Free Pistol) event. Successor to the popular FP10, it uses a falling-block breech and an internal hammer released by an ultra-light adjustable set trigger with an integrated dry-fire mechanism. The aluminium frame keeps weight down relative to the steel-framed Model 160 while retaining the same proven action, breech unit and orthopedic walnut match grip. A long barrel and generous sight radius, together with fully adjustable target sights, make it an exceptionally precise slow-fire competition pistol.

Specifications

Weight (empty)1090 g (38.4 oz)
Overall Length430 mm (16.93")
Barrel Length285 mm (11.22")
Sight Radius360 mm (14.17")
Action TypeFalling Block
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Trigger TypeSet Trigger
Trigger Pull0.5 N (0.1 lbf)
Magazine Capacity1 rounds
Muzzle Velocity330 m/s (1083 fps)
Muzzle Energy141 J (104 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Frame MaterialAluminum
Barrel MaterialSteel
Stock MaterialWalnut
FinishAnodized

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Production

Production years: 2007-2010s

Later Swiss-era Hämmerli free pistol; production wound down as ISSF free-pistol events declined and the brand passed to Walther

Origin

Country of origin: Switzerland

Notes

The FP60 shares most internal components (trigger unit, hammer, breech and firing pin) and its grip with the steel-framed Hämmerli Model 160; the aluminium frame makes it lighter but less durable. Announced weight is about 1090 g, rising to roughly 1135 g with the muzzle compensator fitted.

Background

Hämmerli of Lenzburg, Switzerland built some of the most revered 50-metre free pistols ever made, from the Models 100 through 160; the FP10 and FP60 were the last chapter of that lineage before the classic Free Pistol discipline faded from Olympic competition.