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Manufacturer
	Hammerli Arms More Info

About the Gun

Styled after the classic 1911 platform with traditional 1911 controls. Features include an aluminum slide with front and rear cocking serrations, matte black Cerakote finish, skeletonized trigger and hammer, extended beavertail, and accessory rail. Both variants include a recessed threaded muzzle design (1/2x28) for suppressors. Manufactured in Germany by Umarex under the Hammerli brand.

Production

Production began in 2024 and is currently ongoing.

Market value

Latest MSRP is $399. The market value for used examples in excellent condition is around $250–$320.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge:	.22 LR
Alias:	.22 Long Rifle
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Analysis

The Forge H1 represents Hammerli's return to the commercial handgun market after a long hiatus dominated by target-oriented designs under Swiss production. As a blowback-operated .22 LR pistol built on a 1911-style frame with alloy construction, it prioritizes affordability, suppressor compatibility, and familiarity for recreational shooters over the precision machining and competition-specific features of earlier models like the International series. Reliability has been generally consistent across ammunition types in reviews, though occasional failures to feed with certain bulk loads have been noted. The design trades the sub-MOA potential and adjustable triggers of historical Hammerli pistols for simpler operation and lower cost, positioning it as an entry-level rimfire option rather than a direct successor to the brand's Olympic heritage.