Jericho 941
Israel Weapon Industries · Pistol · In Production · 1990
Also known as: Baby Eagle, Uzi Eagle, IMI Jericho 941
Overview
The Jericho 941 is a double-action/single-action semi-automatic pistol developed by Israel Military Industries (later Israel Weapon Industries) and introduced in 1990. Based on the Italian Tanfoglio system, itself a derivative of the Czechoslovak CZ-75, it uses a short-recoil Browning-type cam-locked tilting barrel. The model number derives from the two calibers originally offered, 9x19mm and .41 Action Express. Offered in steel- and polymer-framed full-size, semi-compact, and compact variants, it is widely exported and was marketed in the United States as the Baby Eagle. The pistol is also chambered in .40 S&W and .45 ACP.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1092 g (38.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 210 mm (8.27") |
| Barrel Length | 115 mm (4.53") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 35 mm (1.38") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 16 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 360 m/s (1181 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 481 J (355 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 60 m (66 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| 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: Manual Safety, Decocker, Firing Pin Safety
- Features: Ambidextrous Safety, Exposed Hammer, Combat Sights, Polymer Frame Option
Variants
- Jericho 941 Enhanced — Polymer Frame
- Jericho 941 F9 — Full Size
Service history
Operators
- Israel Defense Forces
- Israel Police
- Hellenic Police
- Romanian Armed Forces
- Armed Forces of Ukraine
Production
Production years: 1990-present
In continuous production since 1990 across multiple frame and caliber variants
Origin
Country of origin: Israel
Designer: Israel Military Industries
Notes
Originally sold in the U.S. as the Baby Eagle / Uzi Eagle. The .41 Action Express chambering was discontinued; current production centers on 9x19mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP. Frame-mounted or slide-mounted safety options are available depending on variant.
Background
The '941' designation comes from the two cartridges the pistol was first chambered for: the standard 9mm Luger and the proprietary .41 Action Express, which could be swapped by changing the barrel, magazine, and recoil spring.