Walther Model 9

The Walther Model 9 was a striker fired semi-automatic pistol produced by Carl Walther CmbH and chambered in .25 ACP. The decision to use a striker vs. that of an internal hammer like on the Walther Model 8 was to reduce overall size of the gun, but sacrificed reliability. If the striker spring is compressed for extended periods of time it can weaken and not have enough force to ignite the primer causing a miss-fire.[2] This can be avoided by not keeping the pistol cocked when not in use. It has a 6 round detachable box magazine. The Model 9 is similar in size and function to the Baby Browning pistol which is only slightly larger. The Browning is also chambered in the .25 ACP cartridge.

Walther Model 9
A Walther Model 9 pistol with a loaded magazine and a 2 Euro coin
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originGermany
Production history
Designed1921[1]
ManufacturerCarl Walther GmbH
Produced1921-1945[1]
No. builtappx. 200,000
Specifications
Mass9.2 oz (260 g)[1]
Length3.9 in (9.9 cm)[1]
Barrel length2 in (5.1 cm)[1]
Width0.669291 in (1.70000 cm)[1]
Height2.75591 in (7.0000 cm)[1]
Cartridge.25 ACP[1]
Caliber.25 (6.35 mm)
ActionBlowback-operated semi-automatic
Feed system6-round magazine
Sightsfixed

A Walther Model 9 carried by American Colonel Mickey Marcus is on display at the West Point Museum.

References
  1. Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present (16th ed.). p. 258.
  2. "Walther Model 9".
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