Smith & Wesson · Pistol · Discontinued · 1971
| Weight (empty) | 840 g (29.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 192 mm (7.56") |
| Barrel Length | 102 mm (4.02") |
| Magazine Capacity | 14 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 360 m/s (1181 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 481 J (355 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
The Smith & Wesson Model 59 is a double-action/single-action 9x19mm semi-automatic pistol introduced in 1971. Developed from the earlier single-stack Model 39, it was the first US-designed and US-built high-capacity 9mm pistol, holding 14 rounds in a staggered double-stack magazine — earning it a place among the original 'Wonder Nines' that defined the 1970s and 1980s law enforcement market.
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Smith & Wesson (developed from Joseph Norman's Model 39)