Smith & Wesson 559

About the Smith & Wesson 559

The Smith & Wesson 559 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1981. The pistol features a carbon steel frame and a carbon steel slide, providing a durable platform designed for years of reliable service in both duty and civilian applications. With a magazine capacity of 14 rounds, this pistol offers ample firepower for defensive applications. The traditional DA/SA trigger system offers a heavier first pull for safety followed by a lighter single-action pull for subsequent shots, a design philosophy favored by many law enforcement agencies during the era. With a 4.0-inch barrel, this pistol balances concealability with ballistic performance, providing near-optimal velocity and a practical sight radius for accurate shot placement. Smith & Wesson's semi-automatic pistol designs draw on over 170 years of firearms manufacturing expertise, combining proven engineering principles with modern materials and manufacturing techniques to deliver reliable, accurate handguns trusted by military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters worldwide.

Smith & Wesson has been manufacturing firearms in Springfield, Massachusetts since 1852, making them one of the oldest and most respected names in the American firearms industry, with their revolvers and pistols serving in virtually every major conflict and law enforcement agency worldwide.

Smith & Wesson 559 specifications

The 559 is the all-steel variant of the Model 459. The stainless steel version was designated the Model 659. Production was relatively short due to the transition to third-generation models.