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Hämmerli 162 Electronic

Name: Hämmerli 162 Electronic
Brand: Hämmerli

Falling block · .22 Long Rifle · introduced 1992

Also known as Hämmerli 162e, Hammerli 162

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About the Hämmerli 162 Electronic

The Hämmerli 162 Electronic is a Swiss .22 Long Rifle single-shot free pistol built for ISSF 50-metre free pistol competition. It shares the action of the Model 160 but replaces the mechanical linkage with a battery-powered electronic (solenoid) trigger, offering an extremely light, lag-free, and finely adjustable release. Fitted with fully adjustable target sights, a stippled walnut grip with adjustable palm shelf and rake, and a barrel counterweight system, it was produced by Hämmerli AG of Switzerland from 1992 to 1998.

Free pistols like the Hämmerli 162 use one of the lightest triggers in all of shooting sports — its electronic release can be set so fine that a competitor's heartbeat is enough to disturb the aim, which is exactly why the solenoid trigger removes the mechanical creep of a traditional sear.

Hämmerli 162 Electronic specifications

General

Type: Pistol
Action: Falling block
Firing mechanism: Solenoid fired
Trigger: Single stage
Calibres: .22 Long Rifle
Magazine capacity: 1 rounds

Dimensions

Barrel length: 287 mm (11.3 in)
Weight (empty): 1.33 kg (2.93 lb)
Sight radius: 371 mm (14.6 in)

Barrel

Rifling: Right hand

Materials

Barrel: Steel
Receiver / frame: Steel
Stock: Wood
Finish: blued

Performance

Effective range: 50 m

History

Introduced: 1992
Discontinued: 1998
Production status: Discontinued
Country of origin: CH

Features

Electronic trigger
Single shot
Adjustable trigger
Adjustable sights
Adjustable palm shelf
Walnut target grips
Counterweight system

Safety

Manual safety

The electronic trigger is powered by two 6-volt lithium batteries and fires the round via a solenoid rather than a mechanical sear. The companion Model 160 uses a conventional mechanical trigger.