Smith & Wesson 59

Smith & Wesson 59 - 9x19mm

The Smith & Wesson 59 was developed in response to the U.S. Navy's request for a double stacked magazine version of the Smith & Wesson 39 (which was used by Navy SEALs suppressed aka "the Hush Puppy" during the Vietnam conflict). Seeing the market demand for a high capacity version of the S&W 39, the Smith & Wesson 59 was released in 1970. Production stopped in 1982 when it was replaced by the second generation models; Smith & Wesson 459 and Smith & Wesson 659.

Specifications

(1970-1988)

• Type: Pistol

• Caliber(s): 9x19mm

• Weight: 1.84 lb (0.840 kg)

• Length: 7.55 in (192mm)

• Barrel length: 4 in (102mm)

• Capacity: 14-round box magazine

• Fire Modes: DA/SA Semi-automatic

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The Smith & Wesson 59 can be seen in the following films used by the following actors:

Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
Dark Blue	Scott Speedman	Bobby Keough		2002
Bound	Joe Pantoliano	Ceaser		1996
Demolition Man	Sylvester Stallone	John Spartan		1993
Basic Instinct	Mitch Pileggi	Internal Affairs Officer		1992
Gauntlet, The	Bill McKinney	Constable		1977

See Also

• Smith & Wesson - A list of all weapons produced by Smith & Wesson