Hämmerli X-Esse
Hämmerli · Pistol · In Production · 2006
Also known as: Walther Hämmerli X-Esse, X-Esse SF, X-Esse XF
Overview
The Hämmerli X-Esse is a Swiss .22 LR blowback semi-automatic sport pistol aimed at entry-level target shooting, IPSC sport-pistol competition and plinking. It is the modern, affordable descendant of Hämmerli's legendary Olympic-winning 208/SP target-pistol lineage. The X-Esse features an adjustable two-stage trigger, click-adjustable rear and interchangeable front sights, an ambidextrous polymer 'Universal Hi-Grip', an 11mm optics rail and tool-free disassembly. It is offered in Short (115mm barrel), Long/Sport (150mm) and IPSC configurations.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 880 g (31.0 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 900 g (31.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 235 mm (9.25") |
| Barrel Length | 150 mm (5.91") |
| Height | 125 mm (4.92") |
| Width | 36 mm (1.42") |
| Sight Radius | 201 mm (7.91") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 11 N (2.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 290 m/s (951 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 109 J (80 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Black |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Magazine Safety
- Features: Adjustable Two Stage Trigger, Click Adjustable Rear Sight, Interchangeable Front Sight, Ambidextrous Hi Grip, Optics Rail, Tool Free Disassembly, Ships With Two Magazines
Variants
- Hämmerli X-Esse Short — Short Barrel
- Hämmerli X-Esse Long — Long Barrel
- Hämmerli X-Esse IPSC — Competition
Production
Production years: 2006-present
Production figures not published; civilian sport pistol
Origin
Country of origin: Switzerland
Notes
Specs shown are for the X-Esse Long/Sport (150mm barrel). Empty weight is cited as 880g (targetzone, base SF Long) and ~1040g (heavier/weighted configurations). Muzzle velocity is reduced from rifle figures due to the short pistol barrel. Now produced and supported in Ulm, Germany under the Carl Walther/Umarex group following the 2006 brand takeover.
Background
Though it carries a Swiss heritage name from 'the gunsmith of world champions', whose target pistols swept the podium at the 1948 and 1952 Olympics, the modern X-Esse is actually built and supported out of Ulm, Germany under the Carl Walther/Umarex group after the 2006 brand takeover.