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IWI Jericho 941

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The IWI Jericho 941 is a short-recoil operated, semi-automatic pistol originally developed by Israel Military Industries in the 1980s. The pistol utilizes a Smith & Wesson-style locking system and was initially sold with two barrels to allow users to switch between 9x19mm Parabellum and .41 Action Express cartridges. It is available with either a steel or polymer frame and features a double-action/single-action trigger mechanism. The firearm has been adopted by various Israeli military and police units, as well as international law enforcement agencies.

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What was the original caliber of the IWI Jericho 941?

The IWI Jericho 941 was originally developed in the 1980s to fire the .41 Action Express (AE) cartridge, though it was sold with a second barrel for 9x19mm Parabellum. Eventually, the 9mm became the dominant caliber and the .41 AE faded from popularity.

Was the Jericho 941 used by the Israeli military?

Yes, the Jericho 941 was adopted as the standard sidearm for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). It was originally manufactured by Israel Military Industries (IMI) before production shifted to IWI.

What locking system does the Jericho 941 use?

The Jericho 941 utilizes a locking system inspired by the Smith & Wesson Model 5906. It operates with a short-recoil mechanism rather than the Browning tilting-barrel system found in many other semi-automatic pistols.

What is the Jericho 941 commonly called in pop culture?

The Jericho 941 is heavily associated with the anime series "Cowboy Bebop," where it is famously wielded by the main character, Spike Spiegel. It is also prominently featured in the video game series "Metal Gear Solid" used by the character Otacon.

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