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Smith & Wesson
Model 5943
Smith & Wesson Pistol 5943 9 mm Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:7.5-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4-in Weight:30-oz
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Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (124 grain bullet)142600
  • Recoil Factor (124 grain bullet)4.61 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity16 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor86%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:1990 - 1991
Caliber:9 mm
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action only (DAO)
Safety:no manual safety
Magazine:15-round
Frame:aluminum alloy
Grip:straight backstrap wrap-around
Sights:fixed 3-dot
Notes:stainless steel slide
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson
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Gun Value
MSRP:$655.00Used Est:$525.00
Last Update:8/20/2023
About the Gun

Third Generation 5900 series pistol with aluminum alloy frame, stainless steel slide in a natural metal finish. Similar to the all-steel model 5924, but lighter in weight and with a straight backstrap.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: 9 mm Luger
Alias: 9 mm Parabellum
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:124 grains
MV:1150 ft/sec ME:364 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was introduced along with the Luger semi-automatic pistol. The pistol and cartridge was first adopted by the German Navy in 1904 and then by the German Army in 1908. This cartridge has since been adopted by the military of practically every non-Communist power. It has become the most popular and widely-used handgun cartridge in the world. Performance wise, the 9 mm cartridge has somewhat more power than the .38 Special but falls well short of the .357 Magnum.

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User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
Smith and Wesson 5943 9mm
By kpool01 on 11 Feb 2020
Awesome Hand Gun! This cartridge was introduced along with the Luger semi-automatic pistol. Performance wise, the 9 mm cartridge has somewhat more power than the .38 Special but falls well short of the .357 Magnum. Great gun!