Semi-Automatic Pistols

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	Ballester-Molina	The Ballester-Molina was an Argentinian semi-automatic pistol, heavily inspired by the Colt M1911. Chambered in .45 ACP, it was simpler and less expensive to produce compared to the original Colt design. It became a standard sidearm for Argentine forces during the mid-20th century.
	Glock 17	One of the most popular and widely used 9mm semi-automatic pistols in the world. Known for its reliability, lightweight polymer frame, and high-capacity magazine, it is commonly used by law enforcement and military personnel.
	Steyr-Hahn M1912	An Austrian semi-automatic pistol used during World War I and World War II. It is notable for its robust design and was used by both the Austro-Hungarian and later Nazi German forces.
	Mannlicher M1905	The Mannlicher M1905 was an early semi-automatic pistol designed by Ferdinand Mannlicher. It featured a blow-forward action and was loaded via stripper clips. Though innovative, its design was complex and less reliable compared to later semi-automatic pistols.
	Roth-Steyr M1907	A semi-automatic pistol used by the Austro-Hungarian military, notable for being one of the first semi-automatic pistols issued as a standard sidearm. Chambered in 8mm Roth-Steyr.
	FN M1900	The FN M1900 was a compact semi-automatic pistol designed by John Browning. It was one of the first pistols to use a slide design, setting the standard for modern handguns. Lightweight and easy to use, it gained popularity among civilians and law enforcement.
	FN Browning M1910	A popular, compact semi-automatic pistol designed by John Browning, chambered in .32 ACP or .380 ACP. It was used in numerous countries for military and police use.
	Browning GP35 Hi-Power	Also known as the Browning Hi-Power, this semi-automatic pistol was designed by John Browning and completed by FN Herstal. It was one of the first high-capacity 9mm handguns and saw widespread military use around the world.
	HS2000 Springfield XD	The HS2000, marketed as the Springfield XD in the United States, is a Croatian polymer-framed striker-fired pistol. Known for its ergonomic design and reliability, it has gained widespread popularity among civilian, law enforcement, and military users.
	PHP	The PHP (Prvi Hrvatski Pistolj) is a semi-automatic pistol designed in Croatia in the 1990s. Chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, it was one of the first handguns produced domestically after Croatia's independence. Its design resembles early SIG Sauer pistols.
	Bergmann M1910/21	The Bergmann-Bayard M1910/21 was a robust semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Largo, designed by Theodor Bergmann and adopted by several countries, particularly Denmark.
	Walther P38	A German semi-automatic pistol that was used extensively during World War II. It was designed as a replacement for the Luger P08 and became known for its durability and double-action trigger.
	P08 Luger	A German semi-automatic pistol used by the German military during both World Wars. It is renowned for its distinctive design and was a highly prized sidearm among soldiers and collectors alike.
	C96 Mauser	A German semi-automatic pistol produced from 1896 to 1937. It is recognizable by its distinctive box magazine in front of the trigger and its wooden shoulder stock that doubled as a holster. The C96 was widely used in various conflicts during the early 20th century.
	Mauser M1914 Pistol	A semi-automatic pistol developed by Mauser and chambered in .32 ACP. It was used by German military and police forces in World War I and World War II.
	Mauser M1910 Pistol	An earlier version of the Mauser pocket pistol series, chambered in .25 ACP. It was a compact firearm used for personal defense.
	Dreyse m1907	A semi-automatic pistol designed by Louis Schmeisser, used by the German military and police before and during World War I. It was chambered in .32 ACP and featured a simple blowback design.
	Walther PP	A German semi-automatic pistol widely used by police and military forces for its reliability and compact design. It was chambered in .32 ACP or .380 ACP.
	M1934 Beretta	An Italian semi-automatic pistol used by the Italian armed forces during World War II. It was small, reliable, and chambered in .380 ACP.
	M92 Beretta	An Italian semi-automatic pistol that became the standard sidearm for the U.S. military (designated as the M9) in the 1980s. It is known for its accuracy, reliability, and high-capacity magazine.
	Glisenti Model 1910	An Italian semi-automatic pistol used in World War I, chambered in 9mm Glisenti. It was compact but had a lower stopping power than comparable sidearms.
	Beretta M1951	The Beretta M1951 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, Italy's first modern combat pistol to feature a single-action design. It was widely adopted by military and law enforcement forces in Italy and several other countries.
	Nambu Type 14	A semi-automatic pistol used by the Imperial Japanese Army, designed by Kijiro Nambu and introduced in 1925. Chambered in 8x22mm Nambu, it had a distinctive design but was criticized for reliability issues.
	Nambu Type 94	A semi-automatic pistol used by the Imperial Japanese Army, introduced in 1934. Chambered for 8x22mm Nambu, it was known for poor design and a unique exposed sear, making it potentially dangerous to handle.
	Astra 400 pistol	The Astra 400 is a Spanish semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Largo, known for its simple blowback design and robust construction. Widely used by Spanish forces and exported internationally, it saw service during the Spanish Civil War and beyond.
	Ruby Pistol	A small, semi-automatic pistol produced in Spain and widely used by the French military during World War I. Chambered in .32 ACP, it was valued for its simplicity and ease of manufacture.
	Star Model B	A Spanish semi-automatic pistol resembling the Colt M1911, chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum. Adopted widely in the 1930s, it was used during the Spanish Civil War and exported to Germany during World War II. Renowned for its robust construction and reliability.
	Webley Self-Loading Pistol	The Webley Self-Loading Pistol was an early British semi-automatic pistol, developed for military use but never widely adopted. It was overshadowed by more successful designs like the Colt M1911.
	Colt 1911	A semi-automatic pistol designed by John Browning and adopted by the U.S. military in 1911. It is one of the most iconic and widely used handguns in history, known for its stopping power and reliability.
	Colt Model 1903	A semi-automatic pocket pistol designed by John Browning and manufactured by Colt. Chambered in .32 ACP, it was known for its compact size and reliability, making it a popular choice for civilian use and military officers.
	TT-33 Tokarev	A Soviet semi-automatic pistol introduced in the 1930s, designed by Fedor Tokarev. It was the standard sidearm of the Soviet Union during World War II and was praised for its simplicity and power.
	Makarov PM	A Soviet semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9x18mm Makarov. It was the standard-issue sidearm for the Soviet Union and various Eastern Bloc nations for decades due to its reliability and simplicity.