Hämmerli SP20 RRS

Hämmerli · Pistol · Discontinued · 1998

Also known as: Hammerli SP20 RRS, SP20 RRS, SP-20 RRS

Overview

The Hämmerli SP20 RRS is a Swiss semi-automatic match target pistol built on the SP20 platform, offered in .22 Long Rifle (SP20 RRS 22) for ISSF 25 m and 50 m rimfire events and in .32 S&W Long (SP20 RRS 32) for the centre-fire discipline. The RRS designation refers to the pistol's recoil-reduction-system configuration, which combines a low bore axis, a heavy match barrel and an anatomically adjustable wrap-around grip with palm shelf to keep the sight picture steady between shots. It feeds from a five-round detachable magazine and uses a finely adjustable two-stage target trigger.

Specifications

Weight (empty)1160 g (40.9 oz)
Overall Length300 mm (11.81")
Barrel Length123 mm (4.84")
Height150 mm (5.91")
Width50 mm (1.97")
Action TypeBlowback
Firing MechanismStriker Fired
Trigger TypeTwo Stage
Trigger Pull12 N (2.7 lbf)
Magazine Capacity5 rounds
Magazine TypeDetachable Box
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Number of Grooves6
Frame MaterialAluminum Alloy
Barrel MaterialSteel
FinishAnodized

Calibers

Features

Variants

Base model

Hammerli-Sp20

Production

Production years: 1998-2010s

Match/Olympic target pistol produced in Switzerland; offered in .22 LR (RRS 22) and .32 S&W Long (RRS 32) chamberings.

Origin

Country of origin: Switzerland

Designer: Hämmerli

Notes

Chambered from a five-shot magazine with a 123 mm, six-groove barrel and a two-stage trigger (first stage roughly 550 g, second-stage release weight adjustable in the 1000–1360 g range). Physical dimensions are shared with the SP20 platform. Imported into the United States by SIG Arms.

Background

Hämmerli of Lenzburg, founded in 1863 as a maker of precision rifle barrels for the Swiss Army, became one of the most decorated names in Olympic target shooting, and the SP20 RRS carried that pedigree into ISSF competition as a purpose-built precision pistol.