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TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM

Eql1Ulipmell1lt PeIrff{j)1rm2nmC~ RepoIrt:

9mm and 045 Caliber Autoloading
Pistol Test Results

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u.s. Department of Justice
National Institute of Justice

Equipment Performance Report:

9mm and 45-Caliber Autoloading Pistol
Test Results

August 1987

Prepared and published by:

Technology Assessment Program Information Center

Marc Caplan, Technical Coordinator
Jolene Hernon, Senior Editor-Writer
Box 6000, Rockville, MD 20850.
1-800-24-TAPIC (301-251-5060).

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 National Institute of Justice

James K. Stewart
Director

Lester Shubin
Program Manager

This project was supported by grant #85-IJ-CX·-K040 awarded by

the National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice. The
testing program was supported by the National Bureau of Standards,
Law Enforcement Standards Laboratory, Dr. Daniel E. Frank, Man-
ager, Weapons and Protective Equipment Program. Analysis of test
results herein do not represent product approval or endorsement by
the National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice; the
National Bureau of Standards, U.S, Department of Commerce; Aspen
Systems Corporation; or the facilities that conducted the equipment
testing.

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About the Technology Assessment Program

The Technology Assessment Program (TAP) Compilation and dissemination of test

is an applied research project of the results. TAPIC .compiles and analy~es
National Institute of Justice (NIJ). TAP the test results and, after review by NIJ
develops minimum performance standards and LESL, publishes the results in the
for law enforcement equipment and tests TAP Alert and Equipment Performance
equipment based on these standards. Reports such as this one.

To accomplish program tasks, NIJ co- Dissemination of Information. TAP

ordinates the activities of two organi- educates the criminal justice community
zations: the TAP Information Center about its resources and services in a
(TAPIC) and the Law Enforcement Standards number of ways. Staff prepare articles
Laboratory (LESL) of the National Bureau for criminal justice periodicals, develop
of Standards. LESL prepares equipment exhibits, make presentations at major
standards, reports, and guides; TAPIC criminal justice conferences, and serve
coordinates testing of law enforcement as a clearinghouse of information about
equipment by independent laboratories and equipment and technology.
publishes the test results. LESL, TAPIC,
and the National Institute support one For more information or to add your name
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Council. Composed of' nationally rec-
ognized professionals from Federal,
State, and local criminal justice agen-
cies, the Advisory Coumcil helps the
National Institute set priorities for James K. Stewart
developing new equipmeint standards and Director
for testing available products. National Institute of Justice
Coordination of equipment testing.
TAPIC develops Requests for Proposals to
select testing laboratories, evaluates
proposals with assistance from LESL,
selects laboratories, and monitors the
testing activities.

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Executive Summary

Today's law enforcement executives face Table 1 presents an overall summary of

rising crime rates, increasing public the 9mm test results for the six primary
demand for police services, and, at the requirements. Table 2 presents an
same time, face the pressure of dwindling overall summary of the 45-caliber test
resources. Just as research and experi- results. Since none of the pistols
mentation have revealed better alterna- complied with the user information
tives to traditional policing methods, requirement, that requirement is not
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) included in either table.
research also has led to improved ways of
selecting law enforcement equipment. It should be noted that the requirements
Ineffective equipment can hamper police of the NIJ standard are stringent, for
operations and pose a threat to officer they represent the level of performance
safety. In addition, the costs associa- that should be demanded for a pistol that
ted with maintenance and replacement of is fully capable of service use (i.e. a
inferior equipment could be astronomical. combat ready pistol).

One of the most important items of equip- No attempt has been made to rank pistols
ment a police officer carries is a according to their test results~ rather,
service weapon. A properly functioning TAP recommends that law enforcement
weapon can be the difference between life agencies base their purchase decisions on
and death. As a result of several the extent that failure to comply with a
sensational news stories about police specific requirement limits the pistol's
officers being "outgpnned" on the ability to meet an agency's individual
streets, many law enforcement agencies needs. TAP further recommends that
have considered switching from revolvers agencies closely scrutinize the results
to autoloading pistols. This report of the firing and drop safety require-
describes in detail the results of ments before purchasing pistols for their
testing 20 different models of auto- officers.
loading pistols against the minimum
performance requirements established by The test results indicate that the
NIJ Standard-0112.00 for 9mm and 45- majority of the pistols were not ready
caliber autoloading pistols. The for police use right out of the box.
standard describes the parameters that Purchasers who are interested in
are critical to the safety and relia- obtaining a combat-ready pistol should
bility of service weapons. stipulate in their purchase order that
the weapon must comply with the
None of the 20 models of autoloading requirements of NIJ Standard-0112.00, 9mm
pistols complied with every requirement and 45-Caliber Autoloading Pistols r April
of the standard. Several models, 1986.
however, did comply with all but the user
information requirements. In no case did Even then, each pistol should be examined
the manufacturers provide, with the user by a qualified armorer and judged to be
information, a certificate of compliance combat ready before it is issued to an
with the standard as required, and the officer.
majority of the models did not include a
statement on ammunition known to be We encourage you to take the time to read
beyond the design limits of the pistol the entire report on pistol testing and
and/or known not to function in the call the TAP Information Center if you
pistol. have any questions concerning the test
results.

Executive Summary v
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Table 1
Summary of 9mm Autoloading Pistol Test Results

C = Complies with the requirements of the standard.

N = Does not comply with the requirements of the standard.

Manu- Dimen- Func- Drop

facturer Model Visual sional tional* Safety/Func. Firing

Astra A90 C C N (1) C/C C

Beretta 92F N C N (1) C/C C

Glock 17 C C N (1) C/C N

Heckler
& Koch P7M8 C N C C/C C

Heckler
& Koch P7M13 C C N (1) C/C C

Sig Sauer P220 C C C C/N C

Sig Sauer P225 C C N (1) C/C N

Sig Sauer P226 C C N (1) N/C C

Smith &
Wesson 439 C C C C/C C

Smith &
Wesson 459 C C C c/C C

Smith &
Wesson 469 C C N (1) C/C C

Smith &
Wesson 639 N C C C/C C

Smith &
Wesson 659 C C C C/C C

Smith &
Wesson 669 C C C C/C N

Steyr GB C C C C/C C

Walther P5 N C N (2) C/C C

* Tests of 6 functional parameters were conducted; the number of

parameters the model failed to comply with are in parentheses.

vi Executive Summary
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Table 2
Summary of 45-Caliber Autoloading Pistol Test Results

C = Complies with the requirements of the standard.

N = Does not comply with the requirements of the standard.

Manu- Dimen- Func- Drop

facturer Model Visual sional tional* Safety/Func. Firing

Astra AgO C C N (1) Not com- N

pleted/N

Sig Sauer P220 C C C C/C N

smith &
Wesson 645 N C C C/C C

Star PD C C N (1) C/C N

* Tests of 6 functional parameters were conducted; the number of

parameters the model failed to comply with are in parentheses.

Executive Summary vii

Table of contents

Executive Summary v

Introduction 1

The Test Program 3

Minimum Performance Requirements and

Method of Testing 5

Test Results 7

Appendix A: Commentary--NIJ Standard-

0112.00 9

Appendix B: 'resting Program

Procedures 13

Appendix C: Results for the Astra,

Beretta, and Glock Pistols 15

Appendix D: Results for the Heckler and

Koch and Sig Sauer Pistols 27

Appendix E: Results for the Smith &

Wesson Pistols 45

Appendix F: Results for the Star,

Steyr, and Walther Pistols 67

Table of Contents ix
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List of tables

1. Sunnnary of 9mm Autoloading pistol

Test Results vi

2. Sunnnary of 45-Caliber Autoloading

pistol Test Results vii

3. 9nnn pistols Tested 3

4. 4S-Caliber pistols Tested 3

x List of Tables
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Introduction

Police officers very rarely have reason user information. Each parameter is
to use their weapons in defense of their evaluated through visual inspection,
lives or the lives of others. But on operational tests, and dimensional
those critical occasions when an officer measurements. Two pistols of each model
does use a weapon, it must be in perfect are tested. In addition, 600 rounds of
operating order. ammunition are fired to evaluate
performance and the pistols are subjected
The Technology Assessment Program Ad- to actual drop tests. After the drop
visory Council, in recognition of the test, the pistol is expected to operate
extraordinarily important role that with a minimum number of malfunctions.
handguns play in law enforcement, rec-
ommended that NIJ establish performance None of the pistols that were tested
standards for revolvers and pistols and complied with all of the minimum per-
that handguns be tested against those formance requirements of the standard.
stand"'rds. The latest of two handgun Some, however, did comply with all but
standards, NIJ Standard-0112.00, 9mm and the user information requirements. An
4S-Caliber Pistols l was issued as a overall comparison of the performance of
voluntary national standard in April the 20 different models of pistols is
1986. This Equipment Performance presented in Tables I and 2.
Report presents the results of testing
20 pistols according to the requirements Readers should review the test results
of that standard. with an eye toward which requirements are
most critical to their particular needs.
NIJ standards are stringent. They A department may consider noncompliance
establish minimum levels of performance with one or another of the functional
that determine the safety and reliability requirements insignificant if the
of the pistol and its suitability for pistol can be easily adjusted to conform
service use. 2 A pistol that fully to the standard and the department has
complies with the requirements of the the personnel to do so. Noncompliande
standard is truely combat ready. Many with other parameters could, however,
large police departments have their require major rework or modifications
weapons examined by an armorer and requiring the service Qf a skilled
modified or adjusted to assure combat- gunsmith to achieve an acceptable level
ready performance. Regrettably many of performance. Thus, one agency's
departments, particularly the smaller critical need may be unnecessary to
ones, do not possess or have access to another agency. Some requirl5ments of the
this capability. NIJ standard, however, s'\"t~h as the drop
safety or firing requirements, should be
NIJ Standard-Oll2.00 establishes 14 scrutinized universally because they are
separate parameters each pistol must essential to the basic performance and
comply with in addition to having proper safety of the pistol.

The most important war.ning that TAP can

offer as a result of this test r·rogram is
1 NIJ issued a companion standard, NIJ that agencies should not assume that a
Standard-0109.00 for 38- and 357-
Caliber .Revo1 vers, in July 1983. weapon is ready for police sendce until
it has been inspected by an armorer.
2Appendix A, Cornrnentary--NIJ Standard- Even though each pistol that was tested
0112.00, contains a discussion of the was donated directly b~ its manufacturer
basis for the requirements included in
the standard and the criticality of those or distributor, only a few were totally
requirements. combat ready. TAP therefore encourages
Introduction I
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all departments that purchase pistols for
police use to stipulate in their purchase
orders that the weapons must comply with
the requirements of NIJ Standard-Ol12.00,
9mm and 45-Caliber Autoloading Pistols,
April 1986.

TAP does not endorse particular products,

and no attempt is made to compare the
performance of one model of pistol with
another, or to rank the pistols according
to the test results. However, because
§guipment Performance Reports are the
product of carefully controlled tests and
critical analysis of the data, we believe
that the results will help law
enforcement agencies identify those
pistols that most closely meet their
needs.

2 Introduction
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The Test Program

According to the TAP equipment testing invite their participation in the pro-
program procedures (discussed in Appendix gram. Seven manufacturers/distributors
B), TAPIC solicited bids to test pistols sent TAPIC a total of 20 models of pis-
from independent testing laboratories. tols for testing. The models are iden-
Two laboratories were selected based on tified in Tables 3 and 4. The pistols
their proposal scores: H.P. White were then distributed equally between
Laboratories in Street, Maryland, and the two laboratories.
Denver Research Institute in Denver,
Colorado. Staff members from TAPIC, LESL, and the
National Bureau of Standards Laboratory
One of the first steps in the testing Accreditation Program attended prelimi-
procedure involved a review of all models nary testing to make sure the labora-
of pistols that were available to police. atories were staffed appropriately, had
After LESL and TAPIC identified pistols the correct equipment, and followed the
to be included in the testing, TAPIC con- procedures spelled out in NIJ Standard-
taLced the manufacturers/distributors to 0112.00. For preliminary t.ests, each
laboratory tested one model. After TAP
reviewed and approved the preliminary
Table 3 testing results, the laboratories began
9mm Pistols Tested testing the remaining 18 models. Staff
members from TAPIC and LESL visited the
Manufacturer Model Magazine Capacity labs periodically during the testing.

Once the testing was completed, LESL

Astra A90 15 staff members assisted TAPIC in the
Beretta 92-F
analysis of the data and the compilation
15
of results that are presented in this
Glock 17 17 Equipment Performance Report.
Heckler & Koch P7,M8 8

Heckler & Rock P7M13 13 Table 4

45-Caliber Pistols Tested
5ig Sauer P220 9
Manufacturer Model Magazine Capacity
Sig Sauer P225 8

Sig Sauer P226 15 Astra A90 8

Smith & Wesson 439 8 Sig Sauer P220 7
Smith & Wesson 459 14 Smith & Wesson 645 8
Smith & Wesson 469 12 Star PO 6

smith Ii Wesson 639 3

Smith Ii Wesson 659 14

Smith Ii Wesson 669 12

Steyr GB 18

walther p5 8

The Test Program 3

Minimum Performance Requirements and
Methods of Testing
NIJ Standard-0112.00, 9mm and 45-Caliber. (c) The pistol shall have no chips,
Pistols, April 1986, established scratches, burrs, or rust spots. There
requirements and methods of testing for shall be no sharp edges or corners that
seven broad categories of pistol could cut the shooter's hand, and the
performance. The discussion that follows pistol shall be inherently rust
summarizes the specific requirements and resistant.
briefly describes the manner in which
compliance is tested or determined. Compliance is determined through visual
TAPIC will gladly provide a copy of the inspection.
standard upon request.
3. Dimensional Requirements
1. User Information (a) The barrel bore diameter shall be not
less than .340 inches or more than .351
The standard requires that the inches for the 9mm and not less than .428
manufacturer provide six items of user
inches nor more than .445 inches for the
information with each pistol: (a) field
45-caliber pistol.
disassembly and assembly instructions and
diagrams identifying all parts~ (b) Compliance is determined by measuring the
cleaning instructions~ (c) a description
diameter of the barrel bore with a
of each safety feature designed into the
pistol, how each safety feature is caliper/micrometer or other suitable
method.
intended to function, and for those under
shooter control, how the shooter should
(b) The headspace shall be not less than
operate each safety feature~ (d) a .745 inches nor more than .776 inches for
statement on ammunition known to be
the 9mm and not less than .897 inches nor
beyond the design limits of the pistol
more than .920 inches for the 45-caliber
and/or known not to function in the
pisto1.
pistol~ (e) a parts list and ordering
instructions~ (f) certification of
Compliance is determined by inserting a
compliance with NIJ Standard-0112.00.
headspace gauge into the chamber,
releasing the slide slowly until the
Compliance is determined by examining the
information provided with each pistol to slide stops and extending the gauge until
it rests against the recess in the
determine if all items are included and
chamber. The measured length of the
if the documentation is suitable for its gauge is the headspace. Alternative, two
intended purpose.
gauges machined to the minimum and
maximum tolerances can be used to
2. Visual Inspection determine if headspace complies with the
standard.
(a) In the single action mode, the hammer
shall have sufficient overtravel to 4. Functional Requirements
assure achievement of the full-cocked
position. Compliance is determined by (a) The slide shall operate smoothly
operating the hammer and visually without binding or sticking when operated
confirming the presence of sufficient by hand, during the firing tests, and
overtrave1. after the drop function tests.

(b) There shall be no loose shavings or Compliance is determined by observation

filings in the pistol. Compliance is of evidence of sticking, binding,
determined through visual inspection. grittiness, or hesitation.
Minimum Requirements and Methods of Testing 5
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(b) The ejection mechanism shall eject mechanical failures and no more than five
cases without hangup during the firing malfunctions. Of the five allowable
tests and after the drop function tests. malfuncti0ns, no more than three shall be
Compliance with this requirement is de- firing malfunctions (failure to feed,
termined by firing a full magazine of fire, or eject a round).
ammunition and noting any failure to
ej~~t and whether the slide remains open Compliance is determined by firing a
after the last round. The same is noted total of 600 rounds of ammunition. After
during the firing test and after the every 200 rounds loose screws are
drop function test. tightened and trigger pull and headspace
are measured.
(c) The single action trigger pull force
shall be not less than 3 lbf nor more 6. Drop Safety
than 8 lbf, the double action trigger
pull force shall be no more than 18 lbf. The pistol shall not fire when drop
tested.
Compliance is determined by measuring
the trigger pull force in both modes. Compliance is determined by dropping the
pistol onto a solid slab of concrete from
(d) The hammer shall operate smoothly and a height of 39.4 inches (1 meter). The
shall not release under an applied load pistol is loaded with an empty case with
of 10.25 lbf. a primer installed. The pistol is
dropped from the normal firing position,
Compliance is determined by operating the upside down, on grip, on the muzzle, on
hammer and applying the required load in either side, and on the exposed hammer or
the cocked position. striker or rearmost point of the pistol.
After each drop, it is noted if the
(e) The pistol shall have one or more primer fires. If the primer is indented
design features to prevent inadvertent a new primed case is used for the next
firing and active safety devices shall be drop.
designed so that the pistol can be made
fire-ready by releasing the safeties with 7. Drop Function Test
the shooting hand.
After completing the drop safety test,
Compliance is determined by operating the the pistol shall fire 20 rounds with no
safety features and observing their more than three malfunctions.
operation.
Compliance is determined by firing the
(f) The magazine shall have a mInImum required number of rounds with no more
capacity of six rounds and shall be than three malfunctions. If there are
capable of being released without more than three malfunctions, the 20
removing the shooting hand from the round firing test is repeated. If there
pistol. are no more than three malfunctions
during the repeat firing test, the
Compliance is determined by loading the pistol meets the requirements.
magazine to maximum capacity and also by
inserting an unloaded magazine into the
pistol and releasing it.

5. Firing Requirements
The pistol shall fire 600 rounds of
ammunition with no structural or

6 Minimum Requirements and Methods of Testing

Test Results

TO meet all the requirements of the NIJ 5. Firing Requirements

Standard-0112.00 for 9rr~ and 45-caliber
pistols, two samples of a model must meet Just under three-quarters of the pistols
the user information, visual inspection, tested (14 of 20) were capable of firing
dimensional, functional, firing, drop the required 600 rounds of ammunition
safety, and drop function requirements of without failures described in the
the standard. standard.

TAP's evaluation of the 20 models 6. Drop Safety Requirements

submitted by manufacturers for testing
according to NIJ Standard-0112.00 All but two pistol models tested (18 of
revealed that none of the models tested 20) passed the drop safety requirement of
complied with all the requirements of the the standard. One pistol model failed
standard. the requirement and the other pistol
model broke prior to completing the drop
1. User Infornlation safety test.

Of the 20 models tested, none passed the 7. Drop Function Requirements

user information requirement because the
manufacturer did not provide certifi- All but two pistol models tested (18 of
cation of compliance with the standard. 20) passed the drop function
Also, most of the pistols failed this requirements.
requirement because the manufacturer did
not include a statement on ammunition The detailed test results for the Astra,
known to be beyond the design limits of Beretta, and Glock pistols are presented
the pistol. in Appendix C, Heckler and Koch and Sig
Sauer in Appendix D, Smith & Wesson in
2. Visual Inspection Appendix H, and Star, Steyr, and Walther
in Appendix F. In each case, test
Three-quarters of the pistols (16 of 20) results are presented for 9mm pistols,
passed the visual inspection requirements followed by the results for the 45-
of the standard. The pistols that failed caliber pistols.
this requirement, failed because of
surface scratches. The test results for each pistol model
include a cover sheet that provides full
3. Dimensional Requirements manufacturer designation, the
characteristics of the model including
All but one pistol model (19 of 20) empty weight, an overall summary of the
passed the dimensional requirements of test results, and an explanation of any
the standard. The one pistol model that footnotes on the data sheets. The cover
failed this requirement, failed because sheet is followed by a data sheet for
of headspace problems. each of the two pistol samples that were
tested. In those instances in which the
4. Functional Requirements pistol did not comply with the
requirement of the standard, the
Half the pistols (10 of 20) passed the noncomplying parameter is identified by
functional requirements of the standard. an asterisk (*).
The majority of the pistols that failed
this requirement, failed because the For completeness of result presentation,
slide did not operate smoothly. certain of the test results are footnoted
and a detailed comment for that footnote
Test Results 7
is found on the cover sheet for that
pistol model.

The standard allows for two methods of

measuring headspace:

1. Adjustable headspace gauges will

indicate an actual headspace measurement.
When adjustable headspace gauges were
used, actual headspace measurements were
recorded on the data sheets.

2. Go, no-go headspace gauges indicate

whether the headspace is within the
allowable tolerances of the standard.
When go, no-go gauges were used the data
sheets indicated if the headspace
tolerance complied with the standard.

For the trigger pull, numbers were

rounded to the nearest tenth of a pound
except when rounding caused ambiguities.
The weight of the weapon was rounded to
the nearest tenth of an ounce.

8 Test Results
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Appendix A: Commentary-NIJ Standard-0112.00

NIJ Standard-OlI2.00, 9mm and 45-Caliber entire purchase lot if the autoloaders
Autoloading Pistols, establishes minimum are found not to meet the standard.
performance standards for "combat ready"
police autoloading pistols (autoloaders). Visual Inspection
This section discusses the purposes of The three visual inspection parameters
each requirement in NIJ Standard-Ol12.00 either affect the pistol's performance,
and how the value limits were set. The indicate the quality of workmanship, or
firearms industry has specifications for affect the appearance.
some of the parameters applicable to
firearms and ammunition: these are Dimensional Requirements
maintained by the Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturer's Institute, Inc. Barrel Bore Diameter. This requirement
(SAAMI, pronounced as Samey). Subject to assures the correct barrel has been
laboratory verification, the SAAMI value fitted in the autoloader: the
for certain parameters were used if specification is the same as the SAAMI
appropriate. specification.

User Information Headspace. Headspace is critical

to the reliable and safe operation of an
The majority of the user information autoloader. Excessive headspace can
requirement is self-explanatory: however, permit a minimum size cartridge to extend
two items require explanation. The first so far into the cha~ber that the firing
is a statement requiring that the pin will not reach the cartridge to fire
manufacturer identify any ammunition it. Too little headspace can cause case
known to be outside the pistol's design rupture or keep the pistol from
limits or known not to function in the functioning. The 45-caliber headspace
autoloader because the design of certain values used in the standard are the SAAMI
autoloaders precludes the use of other specification. During the laboratory
than a single type of ammunition. For phase of developing the standard,
example, when the standard was being engineers found a 9mm autoloading pistol
developed, one autoloader with a magazine with a design that compensated for short
capacity of nine rounds would not chambers, thus permitting the autoloader
function if more than five hollowpoint to perform at an acceptable level. The
rounds were loaded into its magazine. manufacturer's specification was used for
The manufacturer, when contacted, stated the minimum 9mm headspace so as to not
that this particular autoloader was disqualify an otherwise satisfactory
designed to use only military full metal autoloader and the SAAMI specification
jacketed bullets. This essential fact was used for the maximum heads pace
was not available in the information requirement.
provided with the autoloaders.

The second item is the manufacturer's Functional Requirements

certification that the autoloader model
complies with the standard. This Action. The slide, a major functioning
requirement ensures that there is part of an autoloading pistol, must
agreement between the purchasing entity operate smoothly without binding. The
and the autoloader .manufacturer that the fit of the slide to the pistol can be
standard does indeed apply to the item assessed by operating it slowly by hand.
purchased and forms the basis for Any hesitation or binding will affect
rejecting a particular autoloader or the mechanical operation of the pistol.
Appendix A 9
Ejection. An autoloader uses a single autoloader, it must be possible to remove
barrel and a single chamber. Failure to an empty magazine from the pistol without
eject a fired/empty case prevents the shifting the shooting hand on the pistol.
loading of a fresh cartridge into the
chamber. This is a major stoppage and Firing Requirement
renders the autoloader inoperable until
corrective action is taken. The firing requirement examines the
autoloader's ability to fire full metal
Trigger. There are two trigger pulls jacketed round nose and blunt nosed
to consider, single and double action. hollow point factory ammunition. For
If a trigger pull is too light it informational purposes, headspace and
represents a safety hazard. If it is too trigger pull is measured after each 200
heavy the autoloader may be too hard to rounds fired. The autoloader fails the
shoot accurately or may represent test if it has feeding, firing, or
problems in the firing mechanism. ejection problems or if the slide fails
Laboratory tests of single action trigger to remain in the open position after the
pulls established that a range of 3 to e last round in each magazine is fired.
pounds is reasonable to assure ease of
operation without sacrificing safety, and Now, how many rounds represent a
allows latitude for design and reasonable amount of ammunition? It is
manufacturing. For double action trigger not expected that any two people will
pulls, laboratory and field experience agree on a single number. In advance of
has determined that more than 18 pounds laboratory research, discussions were
is a difficult trigger pull for most held with numerous gunsmiths and
shooters to maintain accuracy. armorers. There was general agreement
that most problems resulting from firing
Hammer. When the internal parts of tended to become apparent during the
trigger and hammer fit correctly, the first 200 or so rounds. This was
hammer will come to single action full verified through laboratory tests, and
cock and stay there until the trigger is the final GOO-round firing test was
actuated. This parameter, generally established to ensure identification of
called "push off," verifies that the all firing problems.
single action cocking surfaces mate
properly and that the hammer will not Drop Safety Requirement
release prematurely. Laboratory
experiments using an experienced armorer When police service \'leapons occasionally
showed that 10 pounds was a reasonable are dropped, it is necessary that they
load to verify that the full cock hammer not discharge. Generally weapons fall as
notch was properly fitted to the sear. they are drawn from the holster or
returned to the holster. Usually a
Safety Features. Each manufacturer of weapon will be ready to use when it is
autoloaders includes in their design dropped and generally it is dropped on
features/parts that give some degree of hard surfaces such as roads, walkways,
safety to their product. without passing and inside buildings. Therefore, the
judgment on the effectiveness of the drop safety test in this section is from
safety features, the requirement a height of 1 meter (3.3 feet) to a
stipulates that the safety features shall concrete floor.
be present. In other words, all of the
parts intended in the design must be in Drop Function Requirement
the pistol, and they must work in the way
the manufacturer says they work. During laboratory tests it was found that
due to the general ruggedness of
Magazine. For police duty service an autoloading pistols it was safe to fire
autoloader should have at least the them after they were dropped. Since a
ammunition capacity of a duty revolver. handgun is used after all else fails, it
In addition if the officer is to realize is desirable that it work even after it
the rapid reloading potential of the has been dropped. Autoloaders generally
10 Appendix A
are capable of meeting such a requirement small hand tools (files, stones, hammers,
so it was included in the standard. etc.) at those places on the part
designated by the manufacturer as
Criticality of Requirement adjustment locations.
A requirement that may be critical to one Gunsmith. In addition to the work of an
police department may not be too armorer, a gunsmith uses machine tools
important to another department. Most (drill presses, lathes, milling machines,
autoloader problems are easy to correct etc.} to alter premanufactured parts so
by replacing the nonfunctioning part or that they fit a particular autoloader.
removing bUrrs to smooth the operation.
Those problems that cannot be corrected Manufacturer. A manufacturer uses many
easily usually must be returned to the different types of equipment to design
factory for correction. The type of work and create an autoloader from raw
expected from armorers, gunsmiths, and materials.
manufacturers is defined below. For
departments that do not have armorers or
gunsmiths, every parameter is basically Table A lists the autoloading pistol
critical. For those departments that do requirements defined in NIJ Standard-
have armorers, the department must decide 0112.00. An attempt has been made to
if it wants a portion of the armorer's indicate the lowest level, closest to the
time used adjusting "brand new guns right police department, at which the parameter
from the box." can be adjusted. It should be noted that
most problems can either be solved by a
Armorer. An armorer installs new parts departmental armorer or they should be
in an autoloader adjusting the parts with solved hy the manufacturer.

Table A-I
The Person Who Can Most Easily Adjust Autoloaders to Meet the NIJ Standard

Requirement Armorer Gunsmith Manufacturer

User Information
*
Hammer Travel *
Particles *
Surface * *
Barrel Bore Diameter * *
Headspace
*
Action * *
Ejection
*
Trigger
* * *
Hammer
*
*
Safety Features * *
Magazine *
Firing Requirement *
Drop Safety Requirement *
Drop Function Requirement *
Appendix A 11
 FF T

Appendix B: Testing Program Procedures

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) TAPIC in developing a Request for

Technology Assessment Program Advisory Proposal (RFP) to solicit bids from
Council was originally established to independent testing laboratories. The
recommend research priorities consistent NBS Laboratory Accreditation Program
with the "real time" needs of the law staff develop a laboratory questionnaire
enforcement community. Based on the to assist in the initial evaluation of
recommendations of the Advisory Council, the testing laboratory capabilities,
NIJ subsequently established an equipment which is used as part of the RFP. A
testing program to evaluate equipment in laboratory that is captive to a
accordance with the performance standards manufacturer or derives a major portion
that NIJ issues for voluntary national of its income from such a manufacturer is
use and to publish the test results as prohibited from bidding on the testing
Equipment Performance Reports. effort.

Each year, the Advisory Council gives NIJ TAPIC seeks to award contracts to two
it::; recommendations for testii:g eqllip- independent testing laboratories. Since
ment. The recommendations are given in equipment manufacturers are found in all
priority order according to overall in- geographic locations, TAPIC makes every
terest and importance to State and local effort to select one laboratory east of
law enforcement agencies. Funding con- the Mississippi and one west of the Mis-
siderations normally limit the scope of sissippi. Manufacturers are permitted
testing programs to two items of equip- to have their products tested at their
ment, which NIJ select~ from the Advisory own expense after the TAP test program,
Council recommendations. and manufacturers may wish to use the
laboratory closer to their plant. Two
The testing program is complex, involving laboratories also allow manufacturers to
NIJ, the Technology Assessment Program obtain competitive bids, and should one
Information Center (TAPIC), two organi- laboratory withdraw from the program, the
zations of the Department of Commerce other is still available.
National Bureau of Standards (NBS), and
independent testing laboratories. The When the responses to the RFP are re-
result of the testing program is the ceived, LESL, TAPIC, and the NBS Labora-
availability of valid, unbiased test re- tory Accreditation Program staff evaluate
sults that assist law enforcement agen- each proposal independently and rate it
cies in selecting and procuring equipment according to the scoring criteria speci-
suitable for their needs. Moreover, the fied in the RFP. A final rank is then
program is structured so that manufactur- established, and TAPIC recommends to NIJ
ers can continue to have their products two laboratories for contract award.
tested according to the NIJ standard and
the results disseminated to users as new Each laboratory awarded a contract is
products are tested. required to demonstrate its competence
and ability to properly conduct tests in
Following the decision to test an item of accordance with the NIJ standard. This
equipment, TAPIC and the NBS Law is accomplished through an onsite in-
Enforcement Standards Laboratory (LESL) spection by representatives of TAPIC,
identify manufacturers and the specific LESL, and the NBS Laboratory Accredi-
models that are available. The TAPIC tation Program staff. During the in-
staff then contacts the manufacturers to spection, a single item of equipment is
invite them to participate in the tested, and the staff evaluate all the
program. When TAPIC knows the number of factors associated with laboratory com-
models to be tested, LESL and NIJ assist petence. Once a laboratory has been
Appendix B 13
found fully capable to conduct tests in interpret the results to ensure accuracy
accordance with the NIJ standard and its and validity. Data are reviewed with the
test report found adequate, it becomes a laboratories to resolve any ambiguities
TAPIC approved independent laboratory for prior to preparation of the Esuipment
future tests of that item of equipment. Performance Report.
Should a laboratory not be competent, it
is eliminated from the program and an- Manufacturers are encouraged to test
other laboratory is awarded a contract additional items of equipment after the
and also subjected to full evaluation. NIJ Equipment Performance Report is
published. Such testing must be accom-
Approved laboratories are authorized to plished according to NIJ standards, by a
proceed with the remaining or "main TAPIC-approved laboratory, and subject to
quantity" testing. Representatives of TAPIC administrative controls. TAPIC
TAPIC and LESL periodically visit the issues supplements to the Eguipment Per-
laboratories during the final testing. formance Report as new equipment is
found to conform to NIJ standards.
After TAPIC has received the final test
reports, LESL and TAPIC staff analyze and

14 Appendix B
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Appendix C: Results for the Astra, Beretta, and Glock Pistols

Astra Model A90

9mm, single/double action autoloading pistol
(IS-round magazine capacity; weight 34 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols! Serial Number (SN) F8696 and F8697

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual, Dimensional, Firing,

Drop Safety, and Drop Function Requirements of the standard. The pistol
did not comply ~ith the User Information and Functional Requirements of
the standard.

Footnotes: ISN F8696 - During the Drop Function test it was noted that
the hammer spur broke and the hammer lowering lever and
recoil spring guide were bent as a result of the Drop Safety
test. However, the pistol still completed the Drop Function
test.

2SN F8697 - During the Drop Function test it was noted that
the hammer spur broke and the hammer lowering lever and
recoil spring guide were bent as a result of the Drop Safety
test. However, the pistol still completed the Drop Function
test.

Appendix C 15
•
Astra Model AgO, Serial Number F8696

Test Results

User Information: Did not include cleaning instructions, an ammunition statement,

a parts list or ordering instructions, and certification of compliance with this
standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .347 in.; Headspace .765 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Tri.gger: 5.1 lb. single action (SA); 13.4 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released !<Jithout removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: 1Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Readspace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.1/13.4 .765 N/A N/A

200 4.6/12.5 .765 None None

400 4.4/12.6 .765 None None

600 4.6/12.4 .765 None None

*Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Footnotes are on the cover page.

16 Appendix C
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Astl'a MG~lI:~l A90, Serial Number F8697

Test Results

User Information: Did not include cleaning instructions, an ammunition statement,

a parts list or ordering instructions, and certification of compliance with this
standard.*

Vlsual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .347 in.; Headspace .763 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand and during the firing test. After the
drop function test the slide would not lock to the rear with an empty
magazine.*

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 3.6 lb. single action (SA); 12.1 lb, double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: 2Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structura1/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 3.6/12.1 .763 N/A N/A

200 3.6/11.4 .763 None None

400 3.6/11.4 .763 None None

600 3.4/10.9 .763 None None

*Fai1ed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Footnotes are on the cover page.

Appendix C 17
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Astra Model A90

45-caliber, single/double action autoloading pistol
(8-round magazine capacity; weight 32.6 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY
Pistols: Serial Ntnnber (SN) F9229 and F9230

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection and Dimensional
Requirements of the standard. The pistol did not comply with the User
Information, Functional, Firing, and Drop Function Requirements of the
standard. The Drop Safety test was not completed on one sample due to
a breakage during the test.

Footnotes: ISN F9229 - During the Drop Safety test the recoil spring
guide bent making the pistol inoperable. Further testing
was stopped.

18 Appendix C
 Ii

Astra Model A90, Serial Number F9229

Test Results

User Information: Did not include cleaning instructions, an ammunition statement,

a parts list or ordering instructions, and certification of compliance with this
standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requiremenys: Barrel bore diameter .443 in.; Headspace .914.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand and during the firing test. Bound after
the drop function test.*

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test. Test
not performed after the drop function test.

Trigger: 3.9 lb. single action (SA); 11.6 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimu~ capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: l (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Test not completed.

Drop Function Requirement: Failed to meet the requirement of the standard.*

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions*

0 3.9/11.6 .914 N/A N/A

200 3.6/11.1 .914 None 4 Failures to Feed

10 Failures to Eject

40<) 3.4/10.9 .9l4 None 2 Failures of Slide

to remain open

600 3.4/10.4 .914 Trigger Pin 3 Failures to Feed

Backing Out* 18 Failures to Eject

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Footnotes are on the cover page.

Appendix C 19
 I

Astra Hodel A90, Serial Number F9230

Test Results

User Information: Did not include cleaning instructions, an ammunition statement,

a parts list or ordering instructions, and certification of compliance with this
standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .443 in.; Headspace .911.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 3.4 lb. single action (SA); 12.1 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly_ Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Hagazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Heads.eace Failures Malfunctions*

0 3.4/12.1 .911 N/A N/A

200 3.1/11.1 .911 None 1 Failure of Slide

to Remain Open
2 Failures to Eject
1 Failure to Feed

400 3.4/11.1 .911 :None 2 Failures to Feed

2 Failures to Eject

600 3.1/10.6 .911 None 2 Failures to Eject

1 Failure of Slide
to Remain Open
. ~Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

20 Appendix C
 Beretta Model 92F
9mm, single/double action autoloading pistol
(IS-round magazine capacity; weight 34.1 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) C67169Z and C67181Z

Results: The pistol complied with the Dimensional, Firing, Drop Safety,
and Drop Function Requirements of the standard. The pistol did not
comply with the User Information, Visual Inspection, and Functional
Requirements of the standard.

Footnotes: None.

Appendix C 21
 Beretta Model 92F, Serial Number C67169Z

Test Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement, a parts list or

ordering instructions, and certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .346 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 6.1 lb. single action (SA); 11.8 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operation was gritty.* Resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 6.1/11.8 Complied N/A N/A

200 4.9/11.6 Complied None None

400 4.9/10.8 Complied None None

600 4.9/11.1 Complied None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

22 Appendix C
 Beretta Model 92F, Serial Number C67181Z

Test Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement, a parts list or

ordering instructions, and certification of compliance wlth this standard.*

Visual Inspection: The barrel showed wear through finish where slide travels
along barrel.*

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .346 in.; Headspace complied with
the s ta ndard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hang up during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.9 lb. single action (SA); 13.1 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operation was gritty.* Resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Ma lfunc tions

0 5.9/13.1 Complied N/A N/A

200 5.9/13.9 Complied None None

400 5.4/12.1 Complied None None

600 5.6/12.9 Complied None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Appendix C 23
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Glock Model 17
9mm, double action only autoloading pistol
(17-round magazine capacity; weight 24.2 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) AT775 and AT779

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection, Dimensional,

Drop Safety, and Drop Function Requirements of the standard. The pistol
did not comply with the User Information, Functional and Firing
Requirements of the standard.

Footnotes: None.

24 Appendix C
 Glock Model 17, Serial Number Al775

Test Results

User Information: Did not include cleaning instructions, an ammunition statement,

a parts list or ordering instructions, and certification of compliance with this
standard. *

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .345 in.; Headspace .755.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: Single action (SA) not applicable; 5.6 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Not applicable.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural!
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) HeadsEace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.6/NA .755 N/A N/A

200 6.4/NA .756 None None

400 6.I/NA .756 None None

600 6.4/NA .756 None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Appendix C 25
 Glock Model 17, Serial Number A1779

Test Results

User Information: Did not include cleaning instructions, an ammunition statement,

a parts list or ordering instructions, and certification of compliance with this
standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .345 in.; Headspace .756.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing t~st, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Did not eject all cases without hangup during the firing test.*
Ejected all cases without hangup after the drop function test.

Trigger: Single action (SA) not applicable; 5.9 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Not applicable.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) HeadsEace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.9/NA .756 N/A N/A

200 6.9/NA .756 None None

400 6.9/NA .756 None 6 Failures

to Eject*

600 6.7/NA .756 None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

26 Appendix C
Appendix D: Results for the Heckler and Koch and Sig Sauer Pistols

Heckler and Koch Model p7-M8

9mm, single action autoloading pistol
(8-round magazine capacity; weight 30.4 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pis tols: Serial Number (SN) 89478 and 89479

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection, Functional,

Firing, Drop Safety, and Drop Function Requirements of the standard.
The pistol did not comply with the User Information and Dimensional
Requirements of the standard.

Footnotes: None.

Appendix D 27
 ---I
Heckler and Koch Model P7M8, Serial Number 89478

Tes t Results

User Information: Did not include certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .344 in.; Headspace .746 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.4 lb. single action (SA); double action (DA) not applicable.

Hammer: Not applicable.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from ,pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing 'rest:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.4/NA .746 N/A N/A

200 5.4/NA .736 None 1 Failure

to Feed
1 Failure
to Ejec t

400 5.4/NA .743 None None

600 5.4/NA .742 None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

28 Appendix D
 -
Heckler and Koch Model P7M8, Serial Number 89479

Tes t Results

User Information: Did not include certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .348 in.; Headspace .742 in.*

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.0 lb. single action (SA); double action (DA) not applicable.

Hammer: Not applicable.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and {\I'as capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Tes t:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) HeadsEace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.0/NA .742* N/A N/A

200 5.4/NA .739 None 1 Failure

to Eject

400 5.4/NA .739 None None

600 5.1/NA .737 None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Appendix D 29
 •
Heckler and Koch Model P7M13
9mm, single action autoloading pistol
(13-round magazine capacity; weight 34.2 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUNMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) 75168 and 75169

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection, Dimensional,

Fj..ring, Drop Safety, and Drop Function Requirements of the standard.
The pistol did not comply with the User Information and Functional
Requirements of the standard.

Footnotes: 1 SN 75168 and 75169. The firing test revealed that under rapid
fire conditions it was possible to heat the weapon to the
point where the slide would not function properly.

30 Appendix D
 Heckler and Koch Model P7M13, Serial Number 75168

Test Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement, a parts list or

ordering instructions, and certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .342 in.; Headspace .748 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand. Did not operate smoothly during the
firing test and after the drop function test.*

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 6.6 lb. single action (SA); double action (DA) not applicable.

Hammer: Not applicable.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test: 1

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 6.6/NA .748 N/A N/A

200 6.l/NA .748 None 1 Failure

of Slide
to Remain
Open

400 6.1/NA .745 None None

600 5.9/NA .748 None 1 Failure

to Feed
2 Failures
of Slide
* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard. to Remain
Open

Appendix D 31
 Heckler and Koch Model P7H13, Serial Number 75169

Test Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement, a parts list or

ordering instructions, and certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .343 in.; Readspace .751 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand. Did not operate smoothly during the
firing test and after the drop function test.*

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.8 lb. single action (SA); double action (DA) not applicable.

Rammer: Not applicable.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
ot'ientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test: 1

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Readspace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.8/NA .751 N/A N/A

200 5.3/NA .748 None None

400 5.9/NA .749 None 2 Failures

of Slide to
Remain Open

600 5.6/NA .748 None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

32 Appendix D
 •
Sig Sauer Model P220
9mm, single/double action autoloading pistol
(9-round magazine capacity; weight 28.9 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) Gl18568 and G125643

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection, Dimensional,

Functional~ Firing and Drop Safety Requirements of the standard. The
pistol did not comply with the User Information and Drop Function
Requirements of the standard.

Footnotes: None.

Appendix D 33
 Sig Sauer Model P220, Serial Number Gl18568

Tes t Result s

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .348 in.; Headspace .756 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.1 lb. single action (SA); 12.8 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: lfud minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
vrientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requiremen~: Complied ~rlth the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.1/12.8 .756 N/A N/A

200 4.6/12.6 .756 None None

400 4.6/12.4 .756 None None

600 4.6/12.1 .757 None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

34 Appendix D
 Sig Sauer Model P220, Serial Number G125643

Test Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .348 in.; Headspace .761 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.4 lb. single action (SA); 12.4 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and funtioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Failed to comply with the standard: 5 failures to

feed during the firing of 20 rounds; l. failures to feed during the 20-round
retest.*

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.4/12.4 .761 N/A N/A

200 4.4/12.1+ .761 None None

400 4.6/12.4 .761 None None

600 4.6/12.3 .761 None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Appendix D 35
 Sig Sauer Model P225
9mm, single/double action autoloading pistol
(8-round magazine capacity; weight 28.2 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) M534540 and M534592

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection, Dimensional,

Drop Safety, and Drop Function Requirements of the standard. The pistol
did not comply with the User Information, Functional, and Firing
Requirements of the standard.

Footnotes: 1SN M534540 - During the Firing Test, the magazine consistently
released after the last round was fired, allowing the slide
to close.

2SN M534592 - During the Firing Test, the magazine released

on 42 occasions after the last round was fired. This allowed
the slide to close. At round 310 the magazine released
during 8 shots and the same occurred at round 335 •

..•.

36 Appendix D
 Sig Sauer Model P225, Serial Number M534540

Tes t Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of.
compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .348 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and
after the drop function test.

Trigger: 4.4 lb. single action (SA); 12.9 lb. double action {DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/ 1
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 4.4/12.9 Complied N/A N/A

200 4.7/12.1 Complied Mechanical 1 Failure to

Failure* Feed

400 4.4/12.6 Complied Mechanical 4 Failures to

Failure* Feed*

600 4.6/11.9 Complied Mechanical None

Failure*

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Footnotes are on the cover page.

Appendix D 37
 Si 5 Sauer Model P225, Serial Number M534592

Test Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .345 in.; Readspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Bound when operated by hand.* Operated smoothly during the firing
test and after the drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 4.6 lb. single action (SA); 13.6 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/ 2
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

o 4.6/13.6 Complied N/A N/A

200 4.4/13.1 Complied Mechanical None

Failure*

400 4.9/14.9 Complied Mechanical 1 Failure to Feed

Fa:i.lure*

600 5.1/13.6 Complied Mechanical None

Failure*

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Footnotes are on the cover page.

38 Appendix D
 .. '

Sig Sauer Model P226

9mm, single/double action autoloading pistol
(IS-round magazine capacity; weight 31.2 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) U125069 and U125908

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection, Dimensional,

Firing, and Drop Function Requirements of the standard. The pistol did
not comply with the User Information, Functional, and Drop Safety
Requirements of the standard.

Footnotes: None.

Appendix D 39
 Sig Sauer Model P226, Serial Number U125069

Tes t Results

User Information: Did not include certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .349 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Sticky when operated by hand, and after the drop function test.*
Operated smoothly during the firing test.

Ejection: Ej~cted all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 4.9 lb. single action (SA); 12.9 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in.) 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Tes t:

Trigger Structural/
,
pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rourids ' (average) Headspace Failures Malfunction

0 4.9/12.9 Complied N/A N/A

200 5.6/12.4 Complied None None

400 4.9/12.4 Complied None None

600 4.9/12.4 Complied None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

40 . Appendix D
 ----- I

Sig Sauer Model P226, Serial Number U125908

Tes t Result s

User Information: Did not include certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .350 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Sticky when operated by hand and after the drop functio~:', test.*
Operated smoothly during the firing test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.9 lb. single action (SA): 13.6 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could

be released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): 1 Fired Primer.*

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Tes t:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.9/13.6 Complied N/A N/A

200 4.4/13.1 Complied None None

400 4.4/11.9 Complied None None

600 4.4/12.6 Complied None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Appendix D 41
 Sig Sauer Model P220
45-ealiber, single/double action autoloading pistol
(7-round magazine capacity; weight 29.6 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) G136453 and G136673

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection, Dimensional,

Functional, Drop Safety and Drop Function Requirements of the standard.
The pistol did not comply with the User Information and Firing
Requirements of the standard.

Footnotes: None.

42 Appendix D
-- Sig Sauer Model 220, Serial Number G136453

Test Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .433 in.; Headspace .904 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.4 lb. single action (SA); 14.4 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.4/14.4 .904 N/A N/A

200 4.6/12.1 .904 None Numerous Failures

to Feed*

400 4.4/11.4 .904 None 1 Failure to Feed

600 4.6/12.1 .905 None 5 Failures to Feed*

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Appendix D 43
 Sig Sauer Model 220, Serial Number G136673

Test Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .433 in.; Headspace .902 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 4.9 lb. single action (SA); 14.9 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 4.9/14.9 .902 N/A N/A

200 4.6/12.4 .902 None Numerous Failures

to Feed*

400 4.4/11.9 .902 None None

600 4.6/14.6 .902 None 3 Failures to Feed

*Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

44 Appendix D
 -
Appendix E: Results for the Smith & Wesson Pistols

Smith and Wesson Model 439

9mm, single/double action autoloading pistol
(8-round magazine capacity; weight 28.1 oz. unloaded)

TES T SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) A806744 and A818271

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection, Dimensional,

Functional, Firing, Drop Safety, and Drop Function Requirements of the
standard. The pistol did not comply with the User Information Requirements
of the standard.

Footnotes: 1SN AB18271 - During the firing test, round 123 failed to eject
as a result of ammunition problem.

Appendix E 45
 Smith and Wesson Model 439, Serial Number A806744

Tes t Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .347 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 7.6 lb. single action (SA); 14.1 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released With shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structura1/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds ( average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 7.6/14.1 Complied N/A N/A

200 7.4/13.9 Complied None None

400 6.6/14.4 Complied None None

600 6.6/12.9 Complied None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

46 Appendix E
 W'

Smith and Wesson Model 439, Serial Number A818271

Test Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .346 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 7.9 lb. single action (SA); 13.9 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

grop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

~Irop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger St ruc tural/

Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Hei·adspace Failures Malfunctions l

0 7.9/13.9 Complied N/A N/A

200 7.9/).3.9 Complied None None

400 7.9/13.6 Complied None None

600 7.9/12.9 Complied None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Footnotes are on the cover page.

Appendix E 47
- Smith and Wessons Model 459
9mm, single/double action autoloading pistol
(14-round magazine capacity; weight ~0.8 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) A829373 and A829385

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection, Dimensional,

Functional, Firing, Drop Safety, and Drop Function Requirements of the
Standard. The pistol did not comply with the User Information Require-
ments of the standard.

Footnotes: lSN A829373 - During the first 200 rounds of the firing test,
there were five instances where the slide failed to remain
open after the last round was fired and one failure to
feed. During the second 200 rounds of the firing test there
were three instances where the slide fai,led to remain open
after the last round was fired. It was subsequently
determined that the malfunctions were caused by the magazine
and not the pistol.

48 Appendix E
 ---------1
Smith and Wesson Model 459, Serial Number A829373

Test Results

User Information: Dill not include a description of the safety features,

an ammunition statement, and certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirement: Barrel bore diameter .345 in.; Headspace .765 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and

after the drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test
and after the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.6 lb. single action (SA); 13.4 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (avera~e) Headspace Failures Malfunctions 1

a 5.6/13.4 .765 N/A N./A

200 5.6/13.4 .765 None 1 Failure to Feed

LfOO 5.4/12.9 .765 None None

600 5.4/13.1 .765 None None

*Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Footnotes are on the cover page.

Appendix E 49
- Smith and Wesson Model 459, Serial Number A829385

Tes t Results

User Information: Did not include a description of the safety features, an

ammunition statement, and certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .345 in.; Headspace .771 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 6.4 lb. single action (SA); 13.1 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 6.4/13.1 .771 N/A N/A

200 6.1/12.6 .771 None None

400 5.9/12.4 .771 None None

600 6.1/12.6 .771 None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

SO Appendix E
 a

Smith and Wesson Model 469

9mm, single/double action autoloading pistol

(12-round magazine capacity; weight 26 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) TAJ8172 and TAJ8757

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection, Dimensional,

Firing, Drop Safety, and Drop Function Requirements of the standard.
The pistol did not comply with the User Information and Functional
Requirements of the standard.

Footnotes: None.

Appendix E 51
 Smith and Wesson Model 469, Serial Number TAJ8172

Tes t Results

User Information: Did not include a description of the safety features, an

ammunition statement, and certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .344 in.; Headspace .758 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 8.1 lb.* single action (SA); 12.6 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds ( average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 8.1*/12.6 .758 N/A N/A

200 7.9/12.6 .758 None None

400 7.6/12.6 .758 None None

600 7.2/12.4 .758 None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

52 Appendix E
 Smith and Wesson Model 469, Serial Number TPJ8757

Tes t Resuits

User Information: Did not include a description of the safety features, an

ammunition statement, and certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .344 in.; Headspace .762 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 7.1 lb. single action (SA); 13.1 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistoL

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger St ruc tural/

Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 7.1/13.1 .762 N/A N/A

200 7.1/12.9 .762 None None

400 7.4/12.4 .763 None None

600 6.9/12.3 .763 None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Appendix E 53
 Smith and Wesson Model 639

9mm, single/double action autoloading pistol

(8-round magazine capacity; weight 37 oz. unloaded)

TEST" SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) TAL0763 and TAL0864

Results: The pistol complied with the Dimensional, Functional, Firing, Drop
Safety, and Drop Function Requirements of the standard. The pistol did not comply
with the User Information and Visual Inspection Requirements of the standard.

Footnotes: lSN TAL0864 - During the entire 600 round firing test, one magazine
was sticking when it was released. This failure is attributable to
the magazine and not the weapon.

54 Appendix E
 Smith and Wesson Model 639, Serial Number TAL0763

Tes t Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Scratches near front of trigger guard*

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .346 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and
after the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.4 lb. single action (SA); 12.4 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Fi ring Tes t :

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (avera~e) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.4/12.4 Complied N/A N/A

200 5.4/11.6 Complied None 3 Failures to

Eject

400 5.6/12.1 Complied None None

600 5.6/12.0 Complied None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Appendix E 55
--~--- ~~- -~--~-~ -~---~~-

Smith and Wesson Model 639, Serial Number TAL0864

Tes t Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Scratches on the slide.*

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .347 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 6.4 lb. single action (SA); 12.6 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations)~ Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/ 1
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) HeadsEace Failures Malfunctions

0 6.4/12.6 Complied N/A N/A

200 6.4/12.4 Complied None None

400 6.6/12.9 Complied None None

600 6.4/12.4 Complied None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Footnotes are on the cover page.

56 Appendix E
 Smith and Wesson Model 659
9mm, single/double action autoloading pistol
(14-round magazine capacity; weight 39.4 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) TAK9462 and TAL0391

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection, Dimensional,

Functional, Firing, Drop Safety, and Drop Function Requirements of the
standard. The pistol did not comply with the User Information Requirements
of the standard.

Footnotes: None.

Appendix E 57
 Smith and Wesson Model 659, Serial Number TAK9462

Tes t Results

User Information: Did not include a description of the safety features, an

ammunition statement, and certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .344 in.; Headspace .761 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 6.9 lb. single action (SA); 12.1 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could

be released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 6.9/12.1 .761 N/A NIA

200 6.9/11.8 .762 None None

400 6.6/11.9 .762 None None

600 6.5/11.9 .762 None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

58 Appendix E
 Smith and Wesson Model 659, Serial Number TAL0391

Test Results

User Information: Did not include a description of the safety features, an

ammunition statement, and certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .344 in.; Headspace .762 in.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.6 lb. single action (SA); 12.9 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied wt.th the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.6/12.9 .762 N/A N/A

200 5.6/13.4 .762 'None None

400 5.4/12.1 .763 None None

600 5.4/12.4 .763 None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Appendix E 59
td

Smith and \~esson Model 669

9mm, single/double action autoloading pistol
(12-round magazine capacity; weight 24.6 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) TAL2567 and TAL2843

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection, Dimensional,

Functional, Drop Safety and Drop Function Requirements of the standard.
The pistol did not comply with the User Information and Firing
Requirements of the standards.

Footnotes: 1SN TAL2843 - During the firing of rounds 201-400 it was

noted that the recoil spring guide bushing was cracked.
Testing was continued.

60 Appendix E
 Smith and Wesson Model 669, Serial Number TAL2567

I
./ Test Results

!; User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .347 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

FUllctional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 7.1 lb. single action (SA); 13.4 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capa.b1e of being
released wi thout removing shooting hand .from pis to1.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structura1/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspasr:. Failures Malfunctions

0 7.1/13.4 Complied N/A N/A

200 6.1/12.1 Complied None 1 Failure

to Eject

400 6.6/11.4 Complied None None

600 6.6/11.6 Complied None None

* Failed to co~p1y with the requirements of the standard.

Appendix E 61
 Smith and Wesson Model 669, Serial Number TAL2843

Tes t Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .347 in.; Readspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.4 lb. single action (SA); 12.9 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

SafetJ Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied ,.ith the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structura1/ 1
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.4/12.9 Complied N/A N/A

200 6.4/13.4 Complied None None

400 6.1/11.6 Complied Structural 1 Failure

Fai1ure* to Eject

600 5.1/12.9 Complied None None

*Fai1ed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Footnotes are 9n the cover page.

62 Appendix E
 Smith and Wesson Model 645
45-caliber, single/double action autoloading pistol
(8-round magazine capacity; weight 39.4 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY
Pistols: Serial Number (SN) TAK4129 and TAK4336

Results: The pistol complied with the Dimensional, Functional, Firing,

Drop Safety and Drop Function Requirements of the standard. The
pistol did not comply with the User Information and Visual Inspection
Requirements of the standards.

Footnotes: None.

Appendix E 63
 Smith and Wesson Model 645, Serial Number TAK4129

Tes t Results

User Information: Did not include certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Slide and area by slide release lever had scratches.*

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .442 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection! Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 6.1 lb. single action (SA); 13.9 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Heads~ace Failures Malfunctions

0 6.1/13.9 Complied N/A N/A

200 6.4/12.9 Complied None None

400 6.4/12.6 Complied None None

600 6.4/12.4 Complied None None

* Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

64 Appendix E
 Smith and Wesson Model 645, Serial Number TAK4336

Tes t Results

User Information: Did not include certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Slide scratched.*

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .443 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.9 lb. single action (SA); 13.4 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resis ted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released wHhout removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.9/13.4 Complied N/A N/A

200 5.9/12.9 Complied None 1 Failure to Feed

400 5.6/13.6 Complied None None

600 5.4/12.4 Complied None 2 Failures to Feed

*Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.

Appendix E 65
Appendix F: Results for the Star, Steyr, and Walther Pistols

Star Hodel PD
45-caliber, single action autoloading pistol
(6-round magazine capacity; weight 24.6 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) 1690827 and 1690828

Results: The pistol complied with the 'Visual Inspection, Dimensional,

Drop Safety and Drop Function Requirements of the standard. The
pistol did not comply with the User Information, Functional and Firing
Requirements of the standard.

Footnotes: ISN 1690827 - During the initial 200 rounds of the Firing
Test, after the first 100 rounds were fired~ the slide
would not close completely when chambering the first
round of the magazine. This continued throughout the firing
test.

During the firing of the s~cond 200 rounds, the slide

failed to remain open on 11 occasions after firing
the last round of the magazine. Round number 399 misfed.

During the firing of the third 200 rounds, the slide failed
to remain open on 28 occasions after firing the last round
of the magazine.

It was noted that the recoil spring guide buffer exhibited

signs of wear after firing 600 rounds.

2SN 1690828 - During the intial 200 rounds of the firing

test, the slide failed to remain open on 14 occasions after
firing the last round of the magazine. It was noted that the
recoil spring guide buffer was cracked and worn.

During the firing of the second 200 rounds, the slide

failed to remain open on 19 occasions after firing the
last round of the magazine. The recoil spring guide
buffer showed additional wear.

During the firing of the third 200 rounds, the slide

failed to remain open on 27 occasions after firing the
last round of the magazine. The recoil spring guide
buffer is no longer functioning properly and damage is
occurring to the barrel and slide due to recoil forces.
Rounds 544 and 590 misfired and the slide did not close
completely.

Appendix F 67
'/
\ Star Model PD, Serial Number 1690827
-
Test Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .445 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand. Bound during the firing test and after
the drop function test.*

Ejection: Ejected all ca.ses without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 6.9 lb. single action (SA); double action (DA) not applicable.

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Functi~n Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures ~,alfunc tions 1

o 6.9/NA Complied N/A N/A

200 6.6/NA Go Gauge Won't Go None Slide Failed to Close

(indicates head- Completely*
space too small)
11 Failures of Slide
400 7.9/NA Go Gauge Won't Go None to Remain Open*
(indicates head- 1 Failure to Feed
space too small)

600 7.I/NA Go Gauge Won't Go None 28 Failures of Slide

(indicates head- to Remain Open*
space too small)

* Failed to comply with the reqUirements of the standard.

Footnotes are on the cover page.
68 Appendix F
 Star Model PD, Serial Number 1690828
-
Test Results

User Information: Did not include certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .445 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Sticky by hand.* Operated smoothly during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Ttigger: 7.4 lb. single action (SA); double action (DA) not applicable.

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions 2

0 7.4/NA Complied N/A N/A

200 Q.4/NA Complied Struct- 14 Failures of Slide

ural to Remain Open*
Failure*

400 8.4/NA Complied None 19 Failures of Slide

to Remain Open*

600 8.1/NA Complied None 27 Failures of Slide

to Remain Open*
2 Failures to Fire
2 Failures of Slide
to Close Completely
*Failed to comply with the requirements of the standard.
Footnotes are on the cover page.

Appendix F 69
 Steyr Model GB
9mm, single/double action autoloading pistol
(18-round magazine capacity; weight 34.6 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) P16209 and Pl6519

Results: The pistol complied with the Visual Inspection, Dimensional,

Functional, Firing, Drop Safety, and Drop Function Requirements of
the standard. The pistol did not comply with the User Information
Requirements of the standard.

Footnotes: ISN Pl6519 - During the Drop Function test it was noted
that the hammer fell when the slide was released but the
primers were unfired and unmarked. The hammer remained
cocked during subsequent firings.

70 Appendix F
 Steyr Model GB, Serial Number P16209

Test Result s

User Information: Did not include a parts list or ordering instructions and
certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .343 in.; Headspace .764.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.4 lb. single action (SA); 13.6 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirements: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 card'i.nal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions
---
0 5.4/13.6 .764 N/A N/A

200 5.1/13.4 .764 None None

400 5.1/13.3 .764 None None

600 4.9/13.3 .764 None None

*Failed to comply with requirements of the standard.

Appendix F 71
 Steyr Model GB, Serial Number P16519

Test Results

User Information: Did not include a parts list or ordering instructions and
certification of compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection~ Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .343 in.; Headspace .766.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test; and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 4.6 lb~ single action (SA); 13.6 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand~

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds and was capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in.) 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: 1 Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structurall
Pull SAIDA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions

a 4.6/13.6 .766 N/A N/A

200 4.6/13.3 .766 None None

400 4.4/13.3 .766 None None

600 4.1/12.8 .766 None None

*Failed to comply with requirements of the standard.

Footnotes are on the cover page.

72 App~ndix F
 Walther Model P5
9mm, single/double action autoloading pistol
(8-round magazine capacity; weight 26.5 oz. unloaded)

TEST SUMMARY

Pistols: Serial Number (SN) 46848 and 46849

Results: The pistol complied with the Dimensional, Firing, Drop Safety)
and Drop Function Requirements of the standard. The pistol did not
comply with the User Information, Visual Inspection, and Functional
Requirements of the standard.

Footnotes: None.

Appendix F 73
 Walther Mod.el P5, Serial Number 46848

Test Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Complied with the standard.

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .348 in.; Headspace complied

with the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand, during the firing test, and after the
drop function test.

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 5.9 lb. single action (SA); 11.4 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

releaS·t';;j with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds. Was not capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pistol.*

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., I) cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger St ructural/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) HeadsEace Failures Malfunctions

0 5.9/11.4 Complied N/A N/A

200 5.4/10.4 Complied None None

400 5.6/10.3 Complied None 1 Failure to Feed

1 Jammed Slide

600 S.1/10.1 Complied None None

*Failed to comply with requirements of the standard.

74 Appendix F
 ------------------ ~--- -~-

Walther Model P5, Serial Number 46849

Test Results

User Information: Did not include an ammunition statement and certification of

compliance with this standard.*

Visual Inspection: Triggec guard was chipped/scratched.*

Dimensional Requirements: Barrel bore diameter .348 in.; Headspace complied with
the standard.

Functional Requirements:

Action: Operated smoothly by hand and during the fixing test. The slide did
not always close completely after the drop function test.*

Ejection: Ejected all cases without hangup during the firing test and after
the drop function test.

Trigger: 6.4 lb. single action (SA); 11.4 lb. double action (DA).

Hammer: Operated smoothly and resisted 10.25 lb. force without firing.

Safety Features: Present and functioned properly. Active safeties could be

released with shooting hand.

Magazine: Had minimum capacity of six rounds. Was not capable of being
released without removing shooting hand from pisto1.*

Drop Safety Requirement: (six drops from a height of 39.4 in., 6 cardinal
orientations): Complied with the standard.

Drop Function Requirement: Complied with the standard.

Firing Test:

Trigger Structura1/
Pull SA/DA Mechanical
Rounds (average) Headspace Failures Malfunctions
----
0 6.4/11.4 Complied N/A N/A

200 5.6/9.9 Complied None 1 Failure to Feed

400 5.9/9.9 Complied None 1 Failure to Feed

600 4.9/9.9 Complied None None

*Fai1ed to comply with requirements of the standard.

Appendix F 75