IWI Jericho 941
Jericho 941 | |
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Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | Israel |
Service history | |
Used by | See Users |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | |
Produced | 1990–present |
Variants | See Variants |
Specifications | |
Cartridge |
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Action | Short recoil |
Feed system | Detachable box magazine
Capacities:
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Sights | Fixed (combat), or optional fully adjustable, or optional illuminated night sights. |
The Jericho 941 is a
It was first imported into the
In December 2014, IWI US, Inc. announced they would begin importing both the steel and polymer versions of the Jericho 941 in early 2015.[1]
Design and features
The original Jericho 941 was modeled on the
While the R-versions of the Jericho 941 feature a combined safety/decocker (the decocking lever also acts as a safety and remains on "safe" when actuated), the decocker version of the CZ-75 (CZ-75BD) features a simple decocker (the pistol is always ready to fire in double-action mode when decocked). The barrel of the CZ-75 is traditionally rifled, while the Jericho 941 features a polygonal barrel, furthermore the Jericho 941 is substantially heavier. These differences translate into substantial differences in the condition in which the gun is carried. Magazines for the CZ-75 and Tanfoglio T95 will function in the Jericho 941.
One innovation by IMI was a new, much "hotter" cartridge, the
The
Variants
The introduction of the Jericho 941 also introduced a new caliber to the market, the
A later compact version, the Jericho 941, was chambered in .45 ACP or 9 mm.
Initially Jericho pistols used barrels with polygonal rifling, which sometimes produces slightly higher velocity due to better bullet to barrel fit. IWI switched to conventional land and groove rifling from 2005 to 2007.[citation needed]
The Jericho 941 is issued in current service throughout the
Israeli Government IMI Jericho 941F's, occasionally available on the US Civilian Surplus Market, are SAO (Single Action Only) versions of the IMI/IWI Jericho 941 models sold new in the US.[citation needed] These pistols can appear with either factory SAO triggers, or trigger/frame modifications performed by Israeli Armorers. The Armorer-modified version can be externally identified by an extra roll-pin added in the frame slightly forward of the trigger-pivot (also a roll-pin). This extra roll-pin prevents the trigger from moving forward to the now non-existent DA position within the trigger-guard. The SAO triggers of the Govt. 941s apply to what is commonly known as the "Israeli Method" of carry, otherwise known as "Condition 3" within the lexicon developed by Jeff Cooper.
Users
- Chile: The Chilean Marine Corps has the IWI Jericho 941 RPSL.[4][5]
- Colombia[6]
- Costa Rica[7]
- El Salvador[8]
- Georgia: Used by army and police.[9]
- Greece[10]
- India: Used by Special Forces.[11]
- Israel: Used by various police and security forces.[12]
- Nicaragua[13]
- Peru[14]
- Philippines - Bureau of Jail Management and Penology[15]
- Romania: Manufactured by the Cugir Arms Factory as the Pistol model 2000.[16][17]
- Serbia[18]
- South Korea: Used by Army and Marine Corps Military Police Special Duty Team[19]
- Ukraine: since September 2009 produced in Ukraine under the name “Fort-21.03”.[20] Used by Ukrainian police and special forces[21]
- Vietnam: Limited use in the army and police. Manufactured locally at the Z111 Factory.[22][23]
Cultural References
The anime, Cowboy Bebop predominately featured the Jericho 941 R model as Spike, the main protagonist's, weapon of choice.[24]
References
- ^ "IWI US Announces the Return of Jericho 941 - The Firearm Blog". 18 December 2014.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-89689-498-3.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4402-3059-2.
- ^ García, Nicolás (30 September 2020). "The Chilean Navy buys Amomax and IMI Defense accessories for Jericho 941 pistols". Infodefensa.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ García, Nicolás (29 October 2020). "Willforce and Protactical will deliver individual tactical equipment to the Chilean Marine Corps". Infodefensa.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ISBN 9780710606730.
- ^ Central America Report. Vol. 24. Inforpress Centroamericana. 1997. p. 33.
- ^ Montes, Julio A. (May 2000). "Infantry Weapons of the Salvadoran Forces". Small Arms Review. Vol. 3, no. 8.
- ^ Vining, Miles (22 April 2016). "ISAF armament of BLS". Archived from the original on 20 August 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Israel Gifts Jericho 941 pistols to Hellenic Coast Guard - The Firearm Blog". 30 August 2012.
- ^ "Special Group (4 VIKAS) - Indian Clandestine Unit".
- ISBN 978-1-4402-2482-9.
- ^ "The Deadly Arsenal Used by the Paramilitary in Nicaragua - Havana Times". 14 February 2019.
- ^ "wiw_sa_peru - worldinventory". 2016-05-29. Archived from the original on 2016-05-29. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
- ^ https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1182415
- ^ "Cum arată "Pandurul", pistolul produs la Cugir, după ce a fost modernizat". Stirileprotv.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "De la pistoale Carpați la "Soldatul Viitorului". Noile sisteme ar revoluționa echipamentele Armatei României". Defense Romania (in Romanian). 16 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ Nenad (3 October 2009). "Specijalna brigada Vojske Srbije".
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-11-21. Retrieved 2014-12-02.
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- ^ "Việt Nam sản xuất súng ngắn Jericho 941". datviet.trithuccuocsong.vn. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
- ^ "Guns of Pop Culture: "Cowboy Bebop" & the Jericho 941 R". 6 July 2022.