IWI Jericho 941
Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) · Pistol · In Production · 1990
Also known as: Baby Eagle, Baby Desert Eagle, Uzi Eagle, Jericho 941F, Jericho 941R
Overview
The IWI Jericho 941 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, produced by Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) since 1990.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1043 g (36.8 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1200 g (42.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 207 mm (8.15") |
| Barrel Length | 112 mm (4.41") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 36 mm (1.42") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 16 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 366 m/s (1201 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 498 J (367 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 60 m (66 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Nitride |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
- .40 S&W — also known as .40 Smith & Wesson, 10mm Auto Short
- .45 ACP — also known as .45 Auto, .45 Automatic Colt Pistol, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Frame Mounted Manual Safety, Firing Pin Block, Ambidextrous Safety Optional, Decocker
- Features: Cz 75 Based Design, Adjustable Sights, Picatinny Rail, Condition One Carry, Double Stack Magazine, Steel Frame Construction
Variants
- IWI Jericho 941 Mid-Size — Compact
- IWI Jericho 941 PSL — Polymer Frame
- IWI Jericho 941 Enhanced — Improved Generation
Service history
Operators
- Israel Police · adopted 1990
- Chilean Armed Forces
- Colombian National Police
- Georgian Armed Forces
- Greek Police
- Romanian Police
- Serbian Police
Production
Production years: 1990-present
Produced by IMI/IWI in Israel with components from Italian manufacturer Tanfoglio. Adopted by law enforcement in 12+ countries.
Origin
Country of origin: Israel
Notes
The Jericho 941 is also known as the Baby Eagle in some markets. The design combines the best features of the CZ-75 with Israeli engineering. Available in both steel-frame and polymer-frame variants, with full-size and mid-size options.
Background
The Jericho 941 gained cult status after being featured as Spike Spiegel's sidearm in the anime series Cowboy Bebop, driving collector demand. Despite being marketed as the 'Baby Eagle' in America, the pistol's design is actually based on the Czech CZ-75 rather than the Desert Eagle.