First of the "Wonder nines" as they were dubbed in the 70s and 80s ...... hicap (like the Browning HP) double action (like the German autos of WWII) autos.......followed by the Sig 226, Beretta 92 and CZ75..........

rumor/fact ?????? first built for the Navy SEALS to use as "Hush Puppy's" in Viet Nam.... as an improvement over the suppressed single stack 39.