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SIG Sauer P224 vs Smith & Wesson Model 59 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database

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SIG Sauer P224 vs Smith & Wesson Model 59

SIG Sauer P224 vs Smith & Wesson Model 59

Side-by-side technical comparison

HandgunsDiscontinued

Smith & Wesson Model 59

HandgunsDiscontinued

Overview

Spec

SIG Sauer P224

Smith & Wesson Model 59

Manufacturer

Country

United States / Germany

Production

2012–2016

1971–1982

Units produced

Unknown

Approximately 200,000

Specifications

Spec

SIG Sauer P224

Smith & Wesson Model 59

Overall length

173 mm (6.8 in)

189 mm

Barrel length

76 mm (3 in)

102 mm

Weight

0.74 kg (26 oz)

0.85 kg

Magazine capacity

11 rounds

14 rounds

Action type

Short recoil, locked breech

Short recoil, locked breech

Trigger type

Double/single action

Double-action / single-action

Calibers

SIG Sauer P224

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Smith & Wesson Model 59

9x19mm Parabellum

SIG Sauer P224 Smith & Wesson Model 59

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SIGLITE night sights

Fixed front blade, adjustable rear