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IWI
Model SP-21 Barak
IWI Pistol SP-21 Barak 9 mm Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.5-in
Length:7.5-in Height:5.43-in
Barrel:3.9-in Weight:29.1-oz
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Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (124 grain bullet)141732
  • Recoil Factor (124 grain bullet)4.7 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity17 rounds
  • ConcealabilityFair
  • Defense Factor88%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2002 - 2005
Caliber:9 mm
Action:short recoil semi-automatic
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:frame mounted thumb safety
Magazine:16-round
Frame:polymer
Grip:integrated polymer
Sights:combat, 3-dot Tritium sights
Notes:
Manufacturer
Israel Weapon Industries Ltd.
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Gun Value
MSRP:$499.00Used Est:$475.00
Last Update:12/24/2023
About the Gun

Originally intended as a military pistol for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the Barak was supposed to replace in Israeli service the older Jericho 941 pistols of domestic origins, as well as the popular Glock pistols. Although the future of the Barak as an IDF service pistol is currently uncertain, IWI decided to introduce this pistol to the international market.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: 9 mm Luger
Alias: 9 mm Parabellum
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:124 grains
MV:1143 ft/sec ME:360 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was introduced along with the Luger semi-automatic pistol. The pistol and cartridge was first adopted by the German Navy in 1904 and then by the German Army in 1908. This cartridge has since been adopted by the military of practically every non-Communist power. It has become the most popular and widely-used handgun cartridge in the world. Performance wise, the 9 mm cartridge has somewhat more power than the .38 Special but falls well short of the .357 Magnum.

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User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
By Trapers on 25 Nov 2023
Recently I purchased the SP-21 BARAK II model. Very accurate weapon.